The Wasabi Fenway Bowl is set for Saturday morning when the Cincinnati Bearcats (9-3) battle the Louisville Cardinals (7-5). Some drama was added to this game as Scott Satterfield left Louisville after the season to become the head coach of these Cincinnati Bearcats. Below is my college football pick for Cincinnati vs Louisville.
Cincinnati vs Louisville Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Louisville -1.5 |
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This game will be played at Fenway Park at 11:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, December 17, 2022.
Why Bet Louisville -1.5
✅ Louisville is 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games.
✅ The Cardinals are 5-2 straight up in their last seven games.
✅ Cincinnati is 1-6 ATS in their last seven games.
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Cincinnati Bearcats
Last time out, Cincinnati lost their chance at playing for the AAC Championship when they lost 27-24 to #19 Tulane. The Green Wave led 3-0 after the first quarter, 13-10 at the half, and 20-17 after three quarters. Cincinnati did not lead in this game until under seven minutes to go in the game when they scored a touchdown to go up 24-20. Tulane was not phased as they quickly answered with the game-winning score.
Evan Prater went 10/26 for 102 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception in the loss. Cincy ran the ball 43 times for 235 yads, a 5.5 average, and three touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Bearcats allowed 383 total yards and did not force any Tulane turnovers.
Through 12 games, Cincinnati is scoring 31.1 points per game and gaining 392.8 yards, 256.0 through the air and 136.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Bearcats allow 20.3 points and 328.5 yards, 186.4 passing and 142.1 rushing.
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville ended their regular season with a sleepy 26-13 loss at Kentucky. The Wildcats scored the first 13 points of the game and led 13-7 at the half. Kentucky also scored the first 13 points of the second half as they cruised to the two-touchdown win.
Two Louisville QBs combined to go 17/27 for 145 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Defensively, Louisville allowed 346 total yards and did not force any Kentucky turnovers.
After 12 games, Louisville is scoring 27.2 points per game and gaining 405.5 yards, 211.7 through the air and 193.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Cardinals allow 20.2 points and 347.1 yards, 206.5 passing and 140.6 rushing.