Cincinnati vs Navy Weekly Pick

Our NCAAF Cincinnati vs Navy pick offers three different bets for this contest. This is a unique weekly college football prediction, as we’re bundling three different bets for one game instead of three. Today, we’re offering point spread, over/under, and first quarter picks.

Navy hosts Cincinnati on Saturday, October 22, 2021 with kickoff at 12:00 pm ET (ESPN2). The #2 Cincinnati Bearcats (6-0 Overall, 2-0 ACC) have yet to lose a game. They are one of two undefeated teams in the conference with #21 SMU at 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the AAC. Houston, which is 5-1 overall, is 3-0 in the conference. The Navy Midshipmen (1-5 Overall, 1-3 AAC) are ninth in the AAC. Their one win came on October 2 when the Midshipmen beat UCF 34-30.

Cincinnati vs Navy Pick – Point Spread

Our Cincinnati vs Navy pick notes that the 28.0 to 29.0 spread is the toughest call of the three predictions we’re offering. The Bearcats can be found at -28.0 (-114), while you can get the Midshipmen at +29.0 (-109). Cincinnati is averaging 43.5 PPG while holding opponents to 13.7. Conversely, Navy is scoring 17.5 PPG and giving up 32.7.

The primary offensive weapon for the Midshipmen is the ground attack, which includes three fullbacks and a quarterback. The passing game is negligible. On the other hand, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, a dual threat, is an accurate passer who’s also capable of rushing for a score. Running back Jerome Ford is a major offensive weapon, rushing for 709 yards while averaging 7.0 YPG and scoring 12 times. Considering, each team’s defense, we’re taking the Cats at -28.0 (-114).

Bearcats at Midshipmen Prediction - Over/Under

The over/under is at 48.5 with the over at -105 and the under at -115. Navy will be trying to stop a team that is averaging 444.8 yards of offense per game and that features both a potent rush and pass attack. At the same time, Navy is allowing 369.7 defensive yards per game. The Cats are averaging 43.5 PPG, while the Midshipmen are allowing 32.7 PPG. We anticipate that Cincinnati will score a hefty 45 to 50 points, while Navy will put up around 12. Thus, we’re going with the over at 48.5.

Cincinnati vs Navy Pick – First Quarter Point Spread

The spread for quarter one has the Cats at -7.0 (-130) and the Midshipmen at +7.0 (EVEN). In their last two games, Cincinnati has outscored opponents in the first quarter by seven or more points. Also, they did so in their first contest. However, there were two games where the Bearcats were even, and one contest, their meeting with Indiana, where they lost the quarter 7-0. On the other hand, this season, Navy has lost the initial quarter three times and tied three times.

Our Cincinnati vs Navy pick turns on how much more productive as of late the Cats have been early in the game, and the inability of the Navy defense to stop high-scoring, diverse offenses. We like the Bearcats at -7.0 (-130).

Final Thoughts - Cincinnati vs Navy Weekly Pick

Our Cincinnati vs Navy pick anticipates the Bearcats dominating the Midshipmen on offense and defense. We think this will be a blowout with the Cats adding to the already substantial evidence that they are worthy of a high ranking.

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Summary - Three Bets

Point Spread -
Over/Under - Over 48.5 (-105)
First Quarter - Cincinnati Bearcats at -7.0 (-130)