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The Cincinnati Bearcats will take on the SMU Mustangs in college football action on Saturday (October 22).
The Bearcats are on a five-game winning streak. They are second in the ACC.
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The Mustangs, meanwhile, snapped their three-game losing streak in their last game. They are 3-3 after six games and are eighth in the ACC.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs Odds
Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs Match Details
Fixture: Cincinnati Bearcats @ SMU Mustangs
Date & Time: Saturday, October 22; 12 pm EDT
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs Key Stats
The Bearcats have played 1652 passing yards at an average of 8.7 yards per attempt. Quarterback Ben Bryant has been impressive with 1561 passing yards and 15 TDs with six interceptions. He's injured and out of today's game, which creates a big void in the team's offense.
In rushing, the Bearcats have covered 941 yards at an average of 4.8 yards per attempt. Charles McClelland has led with 502 yards at an average of 6.6 rushing yards per attempt. The defense has fared well and will look to do so again.
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The Mustangs, meanwhile, have covered 2111 passing yards at an average of 8.3 yards per attempt. Quarterback Tanner Mordecai has done a commendable job with 2016 passing yards and has 15 TDs with six interceptions.
In rushing, they have covered 831 yards at an average of 4.3 yards per attempt. Velton Gardner has averaged 6.2 yards per attempt with 230 rushing yards. The defense has some loopholes, though.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs Betting Prediction
The Bearcats have played well this season, but injury to their quarterback Ben Bryant creates a big void in offense, which could put them on the backfoot.
The Mustangs, meanwhile, have played well on offense but has work to do on defense. Nevertheless, they're the likelier team to win this game. They are likely to exploit the Bearcats defense, which has slowed in the last few games.
Prediction: Take SMU, +3(+100)
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