Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) Prediction: Picks & Start Time – September 16, 2023

The Cincinnati Bearcats (2-0) will clash with the Miami (OH) RedHawks (1-1) at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 14 points, with oddsmakers listing Cincinnati as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Cincinnati has -645 odds to pick up the win, while Miami (OH) is listed at +433 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 46.5 points.

Game Info

How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Stadium: Nippert Stadium
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Betting Preview

Cincinnati

Cincinnati put up 6.6 more points per game (29.2) than Miami (OH) allowed (22.6) last season. Cincinnati was 3-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall in games when it scored more than 22.6 points last year. Miami (OH) had a 4-5 record against the spread and a 6-3 record overall in games when it surrendered less than 29.2 points last season. Cincinnati collected 370.3 yards per game last year, just 0.1 more than the 370.2 Miami (OH) allowed per outing.

Miami (OH)

Last year Miami (OH) put up just 0.4 fewer points per game (20.2) than Cincinnati gave up (20.6). When Miami (OH) scored more than 20.6 points last season, it was 3-2 against the spread and 4-1 overall. Last year Cincinnati had a 2-2 record against the spread and a 4-0 record overall in games when it held opponents to fewer than 20.2 points. Miami (OH) collected 28.6 fewer yards per game (292.3) than Cincinnati gave up per contest (320.9) last year.

Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) Betting Analysis

Cincinnati Betting Insights

Cincinnati is 2-0-0 against the spread this season. Cincinnati has a perfect 1-0 ATS record when playing as at least 14-point favorites. Every game involving Cincinnati has hit the over so far this season. The Bearcats have been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Bearcats have played as a moneyline favorite of -645 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.

Miami (OH) Betting Insights

Miami (OH) has covered the spread in a game one time this season (1-1-0). Miami (OH) has yet to cover the spread when playing as at least 14-point underdogs (0-1). This year, Miami (OH) games have hit the over just once. The RedHawks lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The RedHawks have played as an underdog of +433 or more once this season and lost that game.

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Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) Against The Spread & Betting Records

Cincinnati

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 51.7 51.0 52.3
Implied Total AVG 32.2 33.3 31.1
ATS Record 3-9-1 2-4-0 1-5-1
Over/Under Record 6-7-0 4-2-0 2-5-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 9-0 5-0 4-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-4 0-1 0-3

Miami (OH)

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 49.6 50.4 48.9
Implied Total AVG 29.5 31.2 28.0
ATS Record 6-7-0 2-4-0 4-3-0
Over/Under Record 3-10-0 2-4-0 1-6-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-2 2-1 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 3-5 1-2 2-3

Last Season’s Leaders

Cincinnati

  • Ben Bryant threw for 2,734 yards (248.5 per game), completing 61.3% of his throws, with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games last year.
  • On the ground, Charles McClelland scored seven touchdowns and accumulated 849 yards (65.3 per game).
  • In the passing game a season ago, Tyler Scott scored eight TDs, hauling in 46 balls for 780 yards (70.9 per game).
  • Tre Tucker had 45 receptions for 567 yards (47.3 per game) and three touchdowns in 12 games.
  • Ivan Pace Jr. had 128 tackles, 15 TFL, eight sacks, and four passes defended last year.
  • Ja’von Hicks recorded 74 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions in 12 games.
  • Ty Van Fossen registered 96 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended in 12 games a season ago.
  • Deshawn Pace delivered one interception to go with 58 tackles, four TFL, and one sack in 12 games played.

Miami (OH)

  • Aveon Smith last year compiled 1,183 passing yards with nine passing touchdowns, four interceptions and a 50% completion percentage.
  • Smith also provided value on the ground, rushing for 551 yards (4.9 YPC) and six touchdowns.
  • On zero targets, Mac Hippenhammer had 55 grabs (4.2 per game) for 776 yards and nine TDs in 13 games.
  • Brett Gabbert was a key part of the offense last season, compiling 816 passing yards with four passing touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 64.3% completion percentage.
  • As a runner, Gabbert posted 55 rushing yards and one touchdown.
  • Keyon Mozee compiled 450 rushing yards (40.9 per game) with two touchdowns in 11 games.
  • Ryan McWood helped carry the defense with 140 tackles, four TFL, and one interception in 11 games.
  • With 107 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in 12 games, Matt Salopek was a key player on defense last season.
  • Michael Dowell played in 12 games and collected 83 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.
  • With one TFL, 50 tackles, and one interception, Jacquez Warren made a big difference on D.

Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) Predictions and Pick

Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH) betting card

  • Pick ATS:

    Miami (OH) (+14)

  • Pick OU: Over (46.5)

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Our prediction to win this game is Cincinnati, and we predict that Miami (OH) will cover the spread (Cincinnati -14). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 46.5 points.

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