West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 11

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Cincinnati running back Corey Kiner (21) scores against Central Florida defensive back Decorian Patterson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
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  • Cincinnati is a -4.5 point favorite vs. West Virginia
  • West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: FS1

The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-4) visit Nippert Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-3) on Nov. 9 in Cincinnati, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST.

Cincinnati is a betting favorite in Week 11, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 56.5 total points.

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West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+4.5 -10556.5 -110+165
Cincinnati -4.5 -11556.5 -110-200

West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this game with 62.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both West Virginia and Cincinnati, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

West Virginia vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • West Virginia has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 52% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.55 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.85 Units / 40% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for West Virginia players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best West Virginia Player Prop Bets Today

  • Garrett Greene has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Jahiem White has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Hudson Clement has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • CJ Donaldson Jr. has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Garrett Greene has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 57% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Cincinnati players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cincinnati Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Xzavier Henderson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Corey Kiner has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Xzavier Henderson has hit the Receptions Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

West Virginia Against the Spread (ATS) Record

West Virginia is 3-5 against the spread this college football season (-2.5 Units / -28.25% ROI).

  • West Virginia is 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -4.73% ROI
  • West Virginia is 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • West Virginia is 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Cincinnati Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Cincinnati is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 8% ROI).

  • Cincinnati is 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 8.81% ROI
  • Cincinnati is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -39.77% ROI
  • Cincinnati is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 31.82% ROI

West Virginia: Keys to the Game vs. Cincinnati

West Virginia is 6-1 (.857) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-22nd-best in FBS; Average: .675

West Virginia is 9-5 (.643) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: .446

West Virginia is 11-4 (.733) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– 31st-best in FBS; Average: .607

West Virginia is 6-2 (.750) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-8th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .530

Cincinnati: Keys to the Game vs. West Virginia

Cincinnati is winless (0-2) when not forcing a fumble this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .535

Cincinnati is 9-11 (.450) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 8th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .675

Cincinnati is 3-6 (.333) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .492

Cincinnati is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .286

Matchup Notes for West Virginia vs. Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s TEs has gained 476 yards on 40 receptions (11.9 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. West Virginia’s defense has allowed 15.0 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among FBS defenses.

Cincinnati’s offense has thrown for 2,133 passing yards in 8 games (266.6 YPG) this season — 29th-best among FBS offenses. West Virginia’s defense has allowed 261.0 passing yards per game this season — 20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Cincinnati’s TEs has gained 476 yards on 40 receptions (11.9 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. West Virginia’s defense has allowed 15.0 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among P5 defenses.

West Virginia’s WRs has averaged 15.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among Big 12 WRs. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

West Virginia’s WRs has 201 receptions in 21 games (just 9.6 per game) since the 2023 season — T-17th-worst among FBS WRs. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed just 16.8 receptions per game since the 2023 season — best among Big 12 defenses.

West Virginia’s WRs has averaged 15.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 9th-best among FBS WRs. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 defenses.

West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends

West Virginia’s WRs has averaged 15.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 3rd-best among Big 12 WRs. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

West Virginia’s WRs has 201 receptions in 21 games (just 9.6 per game) since the 2023 season — T-17th-worst among FBS WRs. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed just 16.8 receptions per game since the 2023 season — best among Big 12 defenses.

West Virginia’s WRs has averaged 15.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 9th-best among FBS WRs. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 defenses.

West Virginia has averaged 14.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 11th-best among FBS skill players. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.

West Virginia has averaged 14.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 11th-best among FBS skill players. Cincinnati’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends

Cincinnati RBs have averaged 7.8 Yards per Carry (452 yards/58 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 5th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Cincinnati RBs have averaged 10.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (280 yards / 28 touches) on 3rd down this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.8

Cincinnati RBs have averaged 10.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (149 yards / 14 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.6

Cincinnati’s TEs has gained 476 yards on 40 receptions (11.9 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. West Virginia’s defense has allowed 15.0 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among FBS defenses.

Cincinnati’s offense has thrown for 2,133 passing yards in 8 games (266.6 YPG) this season — 29th-best among FBS offenses. West Virginia’s defense has allowed 261.0 passing yards per game this season — 20th-worst among FBS defenses.

West Virginia Mountaineers Defensive Stats & Trends

West Virginia has allowed 5.7 touchdowns per interception (17 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.5

West Virginia has sacked opposing QBs just once on 69 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.9

West Virginia has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 12 of 225 attempts (5%) this season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 2%

West Virginia has allowed 5.7 touchdowns per interception (17 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 1.7

West Virginia has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 12 of 225 attempts (5%) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

Cincinnati Bearcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Cincinnati has no interceptions and 19 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 11.0

Cincinnati has no interceptions (83 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 45.8

Cincinnati has no interceptions (83 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 38.9

Cincinnati has tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 22 rushing attempts (4% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 10%.

Cincinnati has allowed 4.0 touchdowns per interception (12 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.5


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