Arizona State Sun Devils vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday October 19, 2024

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Bear cats (-3.0)

Total/top-bottom: 53.5

Nippert Stadium is where the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-2) will attempt to defeat the Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Arizona State opens as 3.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 53.5.

The Arizona State Sun Devils take the field with a 5-1 record this season. In their last game, the Sun Devils took on the Utah Utes and took home the win by a score of 27-19. The Arizona State Sun Devils ultimately rushed 37 different times and recorded 176 yards, for an average of 4.8 yards per attempt. In total, they had 57 plays, which gave them 343 yards. Arizona State allowed 16 completions on 37 attempts for a total of 209 yards, and a completion percentage of 43.2%. When it came to stopping the run, the Sun Devils gave up 140 yards on 33 attempts, for an average of 4.2 yards per run surrendered.

When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Arizona State Sun Devils average 32.2 points per outing. As a team, they average 211.2 yards in the run game, which ranks them 20th in D-1. The Sun Devils have totaled 2,461 receiving yards this season. In terms of reaching the end zone, Arizona State has earned 8 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. Arizona State has 138 first downs as a team, and they have committed 43 fouls for 325 yards. They surrendered the football 5 different times.

The Sun Devils rank 64th in D-1 in scoring against their opponents, allowing 23.0 points per game. They are giving up 3.2 yards per rush and 103.3 yards on the ground per game this season. On the season, they have given up 620 yards through the running game in 6 games. As for passing yards, the Sun Devils are allowing 1,284 yards, which ranks them 69th in D-1. They have given up 214.0 yards per game through the air, in addition to a 56.5% completion percentage. For the season, they are allowing 317.3 yards per game, which ranks them 31st in Division 1. They have given up 11 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bearcats enter this game 4-2 this year. In their last match, the Bearcats emerged victorious with a 19-13 final as they faced the UCF Knights. Cincinnati ended up running for 3.0 yards per carry, totaling 97 yards on 32 attempts. The Bearcats finished the game with 338 yards on 70 plays (4.8 yards per play). The Bearcats pass defense gave up a 56.0% completion percentage, giving up 201 yards on 14 of 25 through the air. Cincinnati gave up 40 attempts on the ground for 196 yards (4.9 yards per rush).

The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 460.5 yards per outing, which is good for 24th in the country. Cincinnati’s offense has committed 212 penalties on 27 fouls, which ranks 117th in the nation when it comes to helping the opposition. They are averaging 169.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,016 total yards. They’ve thrown three fumbles while allowing their opponents to recover six fumbles and have recorded 137 first downs. When discussing points put on the board, the Bearcats rank 49th in the country at 31.0 points per game. For the season to date, the Bearcats have racked up 1,747 passing yards, as well as an average of 291.2 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 22nd in college football.

The Bearcats surrender 20.2 points per game, which ranks 35th in D-1. Cincinnati has allowed opponents a total of 989 yards on the ground (164.8 yards per outing) and two touchdowns via rushing so far this season. In total, they awarded a total of 121 points. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air and 241.0 yards/game, which ranks 98th in the country. The Bearcats’ defense has appeared in 386 games, which is good for 52nd in the nation. There have been a total of seven fumbles recovered this year and three interceptions.

Who will win tonight’s Sun Devils/Bearcats college football game against the spread?

Josh’s pick: Take the Sun Devils +3.0

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