The Cincinnati Bearcats (4-2) and the Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Nippert Stadium in a clash of Big 12 opponents.

The Sun Devils are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), against the Bearcats (with an over/under of 51 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Bearcats and the Sun Devils, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Cincinnati vs. Arizona State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bearcats (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Bearcats (-212), Sun Devils (+172)
• Total: 51 points

Cincinnati vs. Arizona State betting info and stats

Cincinnati has a 3-2-1 record against the spread this season. Cincinnati has yet to cover the spread when serving as favorites by at least 5.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). In the four games as the moneyline favorite, Cincinnati has recorded a 3-1 record. Arizona State is 5-1-0 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. In the one game Arizona State has been an underdog by at least 5.5 points this season, it has covered the spread. Arizona State’s record is 2-1 when playing as the underdog this year.

Cincinnati vs. Arizona State recent stats and trends

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Cincinnati has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• The past three Cincinnati games averaged 4.2 more points (55.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Arizona State Sun Devils

• Arizona State is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Arizona State games surpassed the set total once.
• Arizona State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 51.8 points scored. That’s 0.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Cincinnati vs. Arizona State key players

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,722 yards (287 ypg) to lead Cincinnati, completing 66.2% of his passes and recording 13 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 70 rushing yards on 44 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Corey Kiner, has carried the ball 84 times for 496 yards (82.7 per game), scoring two times.
• Evan Pryor has piled up 240 yards on 27 carries, scoring three times.
• Xzavier Henderson has hauled in 33 catches for 471 yards (78.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
• Joe Royer has caught 29 passes for 356 yards (59.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Tony Johnson’s 21 catches are good enough for 206 yards and three touchdowns.
• Jared Bartlett leads the team with four sacks, and also has five TFL and 23 tackles.
• Jake Golday, Cincinnati’s tackle leader, has 24 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this year.
• Josh Minkins leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 21 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.

Arizona State Sun Devils

• Sam Leavitt has thrown for 1,166 yards on 90-of-152 passing with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 279 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
• Cameron Skattebo’s team-high 777 rushing yards have come on 133 carries, with eight touchdowns. He also leads the team with 250 receiving yards (41.7 per game) on 19 catches.
• Jordyn Tyson has totaled 25 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 369 (61.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 43 times and has four touchdowns.
• Xavier Guillory’s 22 targets have resulted in 12 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown.
• Elijah O’Neal paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 11 tackles.
• Myles Rowser, Arizona State’s leading tackler, has 29 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
• Caleb McCullough has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 15 tackles and two passes defended to his name.