Cincinnati Bearcats vs Miami RedHawks: Victory Bell Betting Preview September 17

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Miami RedHawks: Victory Bell Betting Preview September 17

By Michael Davidson

January 21, 2025 at 09:04 PM

The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-1) face the Miami Ohio RedHawks (1-1) in the Battle for the Victory Bell at Paycor Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. The historic rivalry series is tied 59-59-7, though Cincinnati has won the last 15 matchups.

Game Details:

  • Spread: Cincinnati -22 (-113)
  • Miami Ohio +22 (-108)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (-110)
  • Cincinnati win probability: 94.2%

Cincinnati Outlook: The Bearcats rebounded from their Week 1 loss to Arkansas with a dominant 63-10 win over Kennesaw State, gaining 525 total yards. QB Ben Bryant was efficient, going 17/20 for 201 yards and 3 TDs. Eight different players scored touchdowns in the win.

Miami Ohio Outlook: After losing to Kentucky in Week 1, the RedHawks defeated Robert Morris 31-14. Their defense has been strong on third downs, holding opponents to just 5/22 (22.7%) conversions this season. They'll need another strong defensive showing to keep this game competitive.

Keys to Victory:

  • Cincinnati: Score early and often to overwhelm Miami's offense
  • Miami Ohio: Get defensive stops on third down and create good field position

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