The Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1). Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Indiana vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Hoosiers are coming off of a 33-30 OT victory against Western Kentucky. QB Connor Bazelak threw for 364 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 33 passes on 55 attempts. RB Josh Henderson carried the ball 11 times for 65 yards and a TD. Bazelak spread the ball around as 12 receivers had at least 1 catch. Indiana played a solid game but will need to clean up its penalties (6 for 65) in order to compete against the Bearcats.
Cincinnati beat Miami (Ohio) 38-17 last week at the Cincinnati Bengals’ Paycor Stadium. The ‘Cats started off slow, trailing 10-7 after 1 quarter, but quickly turned it around from there. QB Ben Bryant had 337 passing yards with 2 TDs and an interception. RB Charles McClelland led the way on the ground with 18 carries for 101 yards and 2 TDs. WRs Tyler Scott (8 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD) and Tre Tucker (7, 105, 0) each eclipsed the 100-yard mark to round out an explosive performance from the Bearcats. The defense also had a strong showing, holding Miami to 183 total yards total with only 67 rushing yards.
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Indiana at Cincinnati odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:42 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Indiana +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Cincinnati -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Indiana +16.5 (-110) | Cincinnati -16.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Indiana at Cincinnati picks and predictions
Prediction
Cincinnati 38, Indiana 14
Money line
PASS. The risk does not compare to the reward with -750 odds, although Cincinnati should come out of this game with a victory.
Against the spread
LEAN CINCINNATI -16.5 (-110).
The Bearcats are finding their groove on offense after a slow start last week and their defense is looking as strong as ever.
The Hoosiers are on an ATS cold streak, too. In their last 4 games following an ATS loss, they are 0-4 ATS as well as 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
The Bearcats are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards in their previous game, meaning they are a team which is able to build momentum and keep it.
Over/Under
UNDER 57.5 (-112) is the play.
UC is playing strong on defense, while Indiana is still trying to find its way behind Bazelak. Expect a slow start followed by Indiana turnovers to help the Under hit.
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