- Cincinnati is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Pitt
- Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Total(Over/Under): 62.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
The Pittsburgh Panthers 1-0 visit Nippert Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Cincinnati, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Cincinnati is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 62.5 total points.
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Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Pittsburgh | +1.5 -110 | 62.5 -110 | +110 |
| Cincinnati | -1.5 -110 | 62.5 -110 | -130 |
Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this game with 54.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Pitt and Cincinnati and key player performances this season.
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Pittsburgh Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Pitt is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Pittsburgh was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 5.08% ROI
- Pittsburgh was 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 95.24% ROI
- Pittsburgh was 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units / -100% ROI
Cincinnati Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Cincinnati is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Cincinnati was 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Cincinnati was 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Pittsburgh: Keys to the Game vs. Cincinnati
Pittsburgh was winless (0-3) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .497
Pittsburgh was 2-7 (.222) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2023 season– T-26th-worst in FBS; Average: .450
Pittsburgh was 1-9 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .401
Pittsburgh was 1-5 (.167) when not forcing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-15th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .426
Cincinnati: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .399
Cincinnati is 7-3 (.700) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2022 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .567
Cincinnati is 4-10 (.286) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .428
Cincinnati is 2-8 (.200) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2022 season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .464
Matchup Notes for Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s RBs averaged just 5.3 yards after the catch last season — 11th-worst among FBS RBs. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed 9.3 RAC to RBs last season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Cincinnati’s WRs had just 164.2 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-worst among Big 12 WRs. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed just 200.6 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Cincinnati had 1.8 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-5th-worst among Big 12 skill players. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-4th-best among ACC defenses.
Pittsburgh gained 2,471 yards on 189 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-best among ACC skill players. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among Big 12 defenses.
Pittsburgh’s TEs gained 558 yards on 38 receptions (14.7 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Pittsburgh gained 2,471 yards on 189 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-29th-best among FBS skill players. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among Big 12 defenses.
Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends
Pittsburgh gained 2,471 yards on 189 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-best among ACC skill players. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among Big 12 defenses.
Pittsburgh’s TEs gained 558 yards on 38 receptions (14.7 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Pittsburgh gained 2,471 yards on 189 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-29th-best among FBS skill players. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among Big 12 defenses.
Pittsburgh’s TEs gained 558 yards on 38 receptions (14.7 YPR) last season — best among ACC TEs. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 12.8 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Pittsburgh’s TEs had 38 receptions in 11 games (3.5 per game) last season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Cincinnati’s defense allowed just 15.5 receptions per game last season — T-14th-best among FBS defenses.
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends
Cincinnati WRs have averaged a touchdown every 3.7 receptions (26 Rec/7 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Cincinnati WRs have averaged a touchdown every 3.7 receptions (26 Rec/7 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 6th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.0
Cincinnati have been sacked on 13% of pass attempts (21/158) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– worst among Big 12 Offenses; Average: 6%
Cincinnati’s RBs averaged just 5.3 yards after the catch last season — 11th-worst among FBS RBs. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed 9.3 RAC to RBs last season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Cincinnati’s WRs had just 164.2 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-worst among Big 12 WRs. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed just 200.6 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Pittsburgh Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%
Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: 9%
Pittsburgh has averaged 3.2 sacks per game since the 2022 season– T-2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.2
Pittsburgh has allowed first downs on 10% of rush attempts in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 17%
Pittsburgh has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (82/793) since the 2022 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Cincinnati Bearcats Defensive Stats & Trends
Cincinnati had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 43.8
Cincinnati allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 83 of 397 carries (21%) in the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 14%
Cincinnati allowed 8.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (4,833 yards / 583 touches) in the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 7.2
Cincinnati allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 83 of 397 carries (21%) in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13%
Cincinnati had no interceptions and 14 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 9.8
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