Cincinnati Bearcats Odds

Cincinnati Bearcats 2023 Season Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are set for an eventful 2023 football season, marking their entry into the Big 12 Conference. New head coach Scott Satterfield is given the task of leading the team through significant changes, including adapting to a fresh conference, a revamped roster, and a new coaching staff. Despite these shifts, Cincinnati aims to maintain its competitive standing as a new member of the Big 12.

The offense introduces Arizona State transfer Emory Jones as the new quarterback, known for his dual-threat style. Supported by a robust running back duo of Corey Kiner and Myles Montgomery, and bolstered by transfers Dee Wiggins and Donovan Ollie in the receiving corps, the offense should succeed in finding a good rhythm. Satterfield will look to his offense to improve on the team's 26.4 PPG from 2022, which was only good enough for 69th in the country.

The defense, the Bearcats' strength, features standout lineman Dontay Corleone and veterans Malik Vann and Jowon Briggs on the front. Linebacker transfers Daniel Grzesiak and Dorian Jones reinforce the team, while a mix of experience and new talent in the secondary completes the defensive prowess. Cincinnati's impressive 21.5 opponent points per game earned the Bearcats 19th ranking in the country in 2022.

With a limited number of offensive starters returning, Cincinnati's defense and special teams are expected to play pivotal roles as the team navigates a period of transition. While the offense may need time to gel, the Bearcats' quality players and strong defense position them for a promising 2023 season and a potential sixth consecutive bowl appearance in the competitive Big 12 landscape.

Betting on the Cincinnati Bearcats

Cinncinnati Moneyline

Cincinnati went 9-1 last year, making it one of the better picks in college football on the moneyline, which is as straightforward as it gets when it comes to betting. The only thing to do here is pick the winner. Check out this example:

• Cincinnati -160
• SMU +1 80

The minus (-) and plus (+) signs distinguish the favorite from the underdog, making Cincinnati the favorite in this scenario. Odds can be understood more clearly if you think in terms of $10 or $100 increments. A wager on the Bearcats odds would mean every $160 bet nets $100. And it's the opposite for underdogs: Here the SMU moneyline was set at +180, meaning a $100 wager would profit $180.

Moneylines are also commonly used when making parlays, which are multiple bets tied into one. Let’s say you bet on Cincinnati’s moneyline and a -2.5 point spread, Cincinnati would need to win by three points for that bet to be successful. The risk may be greater, but so is the reward with increased odds. Use our Odds Calculator to calculate any bet amount or conversion.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

Cincinnati Spread

Betting point spreads are wagers based on the expectation that a team will win or lose by a certain number of points. The Bearcats went 3-9-1 ATS in the regular season in 2022. Here’s an example:

• Cincinnati -2.5 (-110)
• Memphis +2.5 ( -110)

In this situation, Cincinnati is favored by 2.5 points against Memphis. If the Bearcats win the game by three or more points, a $100 wager on Cincinnati would come with a payout of $90.91. If the Tigers won the game outright or lost by two points or less, the same $100 wager would net $110 plus the original $100 for a total of $210.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

Cincinnati Over/Under

Over/under, also called point total, is a wager placed on the combined scoring of a single game. Bookmakers come up with a number and you can either bet the over or — you guessed it — the under. Here’s how it works:

Let's say Cincinnati plays Tulsa and the over/under is set at 70 points. A wager on the over would require the Bearcats and Golden Hurricane to score 71 total points or more to win. Betting the under is an expectation that the two teams would score 69 or fewer points. It's also possible for the bet to push, which would happen if the game finished with exactly 70 points scored.

The Bearcats hit the over in 46.2% in 2022.

FAQ: Betting the point total, explained | What is a push?

Cincinnati Prop Bets

Player props are wagers on a single player, and they're tied to a single stat found in the box score for a game or even the whole season. These are among the most fun to bet on, especially if you're already playing fantasy football and like the player-specific focus it offers. Check out an example below:

• Emory Jones passing yards: 1,750.5

FAQ: Here’s how prop betting works

Cincinnati Futures

Futures are somewhat similar to prop bets in the way that both are monitored over the course of a season. Except most future bets are focused on end of season success. Examples of futures are:

• Cincinnati Bearcats odds to win the Big 12
• Cincinnati Bearcats odds to reach the College Football Playoff
• Cincinnati Bearcats odds to win the College Football Playoff

If you think the Bearcats can break through to the Playoff or even win the CFP championship, this is the place to bet. These types of bets are called futures, and they're just wagers on things that settle at the end of the year. For a full list of college football futures, click or tap here.

How to Bet on the Cincinnati Bearcats

Ohio sports betting is live as of Jan. 1, 2023. Ohio sports bettors can use any number of legal sporstbooks in the state to bet on the Bearcats in the 2023-24 season. Here are some great options:

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