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Army Black Knights vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview, Odds and Picks

Army Black Knights vs. Cincinnati Bearcats NCAAF betting preview, odds and picks

Following back to back 11-win seasons Cincinnati has attracted College football betting respect.  Coach Luke Fickell has built an American Athletic Conference power after three seasons.  In fact, his Bearcats are picked to win the AAC.  Fickell turned down Power Five and Big Ten jobs last offseason.  Cause by having such a strong 2020 Cincinnati team.  Army coach Jeff Monken aims to get back to a bowl after missing last year.  So far Monken’s Black Knights have flashed a dominant pose.  Army’s option offense ranks best in America for rushing yards.  And frustrates coaches trying to scheme it.

Army Black Knights vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Information

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio.
TV Coverage: ESPN

Army Black Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Army +13½ (-110) 45 (-110) +415
Cincinnati U -13½ (-110) 45 (-110) -525
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Army Black Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, public betting perceptions will be similar for both sides.  Each team is off to a good start.  Gamblers are certainly happy with Army’s two best sportsbook online payouts.  Despite missing a bowl last year, the Black Knights retain a good reputation.  Cincinnati brings strong cache as well after two of the best seasons in school history.  Sharps will look hard at that big spread that Army is getting.  While Cincinnati’s reputation for better athletes will bring handle as well.  This may be the rare game where squares might consider the dog.

Army Rolling Along with Strong 2-0 Start

Now Army is off to an impressive betting on college football start for 2020.  To show the Black Knights are 2-0 both straight up and with the spread.  Both of their games went over the total.  Last week Army steamrolled Louisiana Monroe 37-7 as 24.5 home favorites.  Quarterback Christian Anderson is running the option to perfection.  So far Anderson has 146 yards, 4.7 yards per carry, and three touchdowns.  While running backs Tyrell Robinson and Jakobi Buchanan average over 6.9 yards per carry.

First Real Test for AAC Favorite Bearcats  

First game action was an easy 55-20 win for Cincinnati over Austin Peay.  But the Bearcats failed to cover as 39.5-point bet on NCAAF overlays.  This week will mark their first real test of 2020.  Namely, Gerrid Doaks was the opening day hero with four touchdowns.  Three by the rush and then one through the air.  Quarterback Demon Ridder was 13 of 19 for 196 yards and two touchdowns.  Also, did Ridder lead Cincinnati with 57 yards rushing. Owing to Austin Peay’s FCS status the result was no surprise.  Fickell’s program did what they had to so.

Army Black Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats Against the Spread

In their last 12 games as a road dog, the Army is 8-4 against the spread.  While four of their last six games in that role went over.  As a road dog of 14 or more points, the Black Knights are 6-1 on the board.  Army has gone under in 12 of their last 13 games in that situation.

As a favorite at Nippert Stadium Cincinnati has paid in six of their last 10.  And then five of their last six as home chalk went under.  As home chalk of 14 or more points, the Bearcats are 4-9 against the odds.  Four of their last six in that situation have gone over.

Head to head Army has gotten the cash in the last five consecutive meetings.  Accordingly, the last two games between these teams went over.  At Nippert, Stadium Army has paid in their last two visits.  The last matchup between these teams in Cincinnati went over.

Army Black Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats CashBet Free Pick  

As was previously noted Army is a strong Betting on NCAAF value as road dogs.  Most important of all they own this series.  As mentioned earlier Cincinnati has been a poor value as a large road chalk.

Army at Cincinnati CashBet Best Bet: 

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