As the upcoming matchup approaches, the pregame odds continue to fluctuate prior to kick off between the Cincinnati Bearcats and BYU Cougars tonight.
BYU opened as slight favorites when the odds were originally released before the spread flipped to the Bearcats being favored by less than a field goal.
Cincinnati should compete with the Cougars but it’s certainly going to be challenging to pull off a victory unless the recent offensive concerns are corrected.
The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook has the Bearcats as 1-point favorites with the over/under projected at 49.5 points but it could change again.
Cincinnati Football: Pregame odds continue to fluctuate prior to kick off against BYU
- Date: Friday, September 29 at 10:15 PM
- Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo
- Series History: Bearcats trail 0-2
- TV Broadcast: ESPN and fuboTV
After an impressive start to the season, Cincinnati dropped back to back games and a matchup with BYU could see the two-game skid come to an end.
Despite suffering consecutive losses, the Bearcats are determined to rebound and make a statement during the first Big 12 road game in school history.
Make sure to read our preview for the matchup against BYU including the latest odds, players to watch, pregame quotes, TV coverage and more!
Players to watch include Cincinnati star defensive tackle Dontay Corleone, cornerback Justin Harris, quarterback Emory Jones and receiver Evan Prater.
Pregame odds from @FanDuel continue to fluctuate as the #Bearcats are currently slight favorites over BYU!https://t.co/00VlrqV2x3 pic.twitter.com/aiRem4ZGHf
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) September 29, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Bearcats are currently slight favorites heading into battle at BYU
BYU opened the season with three straight victories including a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks before losing to the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12 opener.
It will be key for the Bearcats to avoid mistakes on both sides of the ball, correct the red zone struggles and limit BYU’s dynamic downfield passing attack.
Scott Satterfield’s offense has to find a rhythm in the red zone early on but the defense needs to continue to play at a high level in a difficult environment.
The Cougars are led by senior quarterback Kedon Slovis, running back TJ Martin, tight end Isaac Rex, linebacker Ben Bywater and safety Ethan Slade.