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The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) will square off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0) on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (CW Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Bearcats cruised to a 66-13 victory over Eastern Kentucky in Week 1 to cover as 21.5-point home favorites as Arizona State transfer QB Emory Jones aired it out for 345 yards and 5 TDs. This will be the 1st meeting between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh since 2012, won by the Bearcats 34-10.
Even though the Panthers defeated Wofford 45-7 in Week 1, they pushed as 38-point home favorites. In the season opener, Pittsburgh produced 491 yards of offense compared to Wofford’s 126 yards.
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:58 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cincinnati +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Pittsburgh -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati +7.5 (-115) | Pittsburgh -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh picks and predictions
Prediction
Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 20
Moneyline
The Panthers should come away with the win at home on Saturday, but I’ll AVOID their moneyline at -300 odds. The risk involved with taking Pittsburgh to win is pretty high against a Cincinnati team that could certainly pull off the upset.
Against the spread
CINCINNATI +7.5 (-115) is how I’d wager on the spread with the Bearcats looking to make a statement on the road. Jones looked great in his debut for Cincinnati and he’ll help keep the game close, but Pittsburgh’s defense will make a crucial stop to secure the victory.
While it’s a new season, the Panthers tallied a 2-5 record ATS at home in 2022.
Over/Under
UNDER 45.5 (-110) is the play in this game as both teams are expected to be strong defensively, though, Cincinnati has a new coaching staff. Last season, the Bearcats and the Panthers both allowed 24.3 or fewer points per game.
Dating back to last season, Cincinnati has also gone 3-7 to the Over in their last 10 games overall. The Bearcats hit the Over in Week 1 against Eastern Kentucky, but the Panthers will be stiffer competition on the road in Week 2.
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