Cincinnati vs. Houston College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Houston Cougars college football matchup on December 4, 2021.

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The No. 3 Cincinnati Bearcats (12-0, 0-0 AAC) and No. 16 Houston Cougars (11-1, 0-0 AAC) will battle in clash of AAC foes at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Odds for Cincinnati vs. Houston

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Over/Under Insights

  • Cincinnati's games this season have gone over 53.5 points six of 12 times.
  • Houston and its opponents have combined to score more than 53.5 points in seven of 12 games this season.
  • The two teams combine to average 78.4 points per game, 24.9 more than the over/under in this contest.
  • These two squads combine to allow 35.6 points per game, 17.9 fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • Bearcats games this season feature an average total of 54.8 points, a number 1.3 points higher than Saturday's over/under.
  • In 2021, games involving the Cougars have averaged a total of 55.4 points, 1.9 more than the set over/under in this contest.

Cincinnati Stats and Trends

  • In Cincinnati's 12 games this season, it has seven wins against the spread.
  • The Bearcats have an against the spread record of 4-5 in their nine games when favored by 10.5 points or more so far this season.
  • Cincinnati's games this year have eclipsed the over/under five times in 12 opportunities (41.7%).
  • This year, the Bearcats average 19.8 more points per game (39.6) than the Cougars surrender (19.8).
  • Cincinnati is 7-5 against the spread and 12-0 overall this season when the team scores more than 19.8 points.
  • The Bearcats rack up 141 more yards per game (431.3) than the Cougars allow per matchup (290.3).
  • Cincinnati is 7-4 against the spread and 11-0 overall when the team piles up over 290.3 yards.
  • This year, the Bearcats have 19 turnovers, three fewer than the Cougars have takeaways (22).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Cincinnati at SISportsbook.

Houston Stats and Trends

  • Houston has played 12 games, with seven wins against the spread.
  • Houston's games this year have hit the over in 58.3% of its opportunities (seven times in 12 games with a set point total).
  • The Cougars rack up 38.8 points per game, 23.0 more than the Bearcats give up (15.8).
  • Houston is 7-5 against the spread and 11-1 overall in games when it records more than 15.8 points.
  • The Cougars rack up 119.4 more yards per game (421.7) than the Bearcats give up (302.3).
  • Houston is 7-3 against the spread and 10-0 overall when the team totals more than 302.3 yards.
  • This season the Cougars have 11 turnovers, 20 fewer than the Bearcats have takeaways (31).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats