Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Picks
One of the games on the Week 8 College Football Saturday slate will feature a Big 12 matchup between the #8-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Cincinnati Bearcats. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Red Raiders and the Bearcats.
Texas Tech enters this game with a record of 6-0 and 3-0 in the Big 12. The Red Raiders are coming off a 53-25 win over Arizona State in Week 7. This was a game Texas Tech dominated, totaling 502 yards of offense while allowing 415 yards. The Red Raiders have now won their three Big 12 games by an average margin of 17.3 points per game, suggesting they will have similar success against a decent Cincinnati team.
As for Cincinnati, they enter this game with a record of 4-2 and 1-2 in the Big 12. The Bearcats are coming off their second consecutive loss, falling to West Virginia in Week 7 by a score of 45-42. Cincinnati's offense has been able to score somewhat consistently this season; however, their defense has been inconsistent, which could lead to them struggling against the Red Raiders.
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Cincinnati Bearcats - Texas Tech Red Raiders Key Points
- Texas Tech is 2-1 ATS vs. the Big 12 this season
- Texas Tech is averaging 36.7 points per game vs. the Big 12 this season
- Cincinnati is 0-2 in their last 2 games
- Cincinnati is 1-2 ATS vs. the Big 12 this season
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Our Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction
Texas Tech is more than a double-digit favorite; however, they still look to be the best betting option. The Red Raiders have been particularly strong against Big 12 opponents this season, as they are averaging 36.7 points per game. Further, Texas Tech is 2-1 ATS vs. Big 12 opponents this season.
As for Cincinnati, they are averaging 26.7 points per game against the Big 12, but are allowing an average of 35.0 points per game. This game looks likely to be high-scoring, but considering the struggles shown by Cincinnati's defense, our Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats prediction is: Texas Tech Red Raiders -9.5 Alternate Spread.
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