It's so good to have legal online betting now in Kentucky, and that is especially true if you're a fan of the Cincinnati Bearcats football team. Cincinnati, with such close proximity to Kentucky, is in its first year of competition as a member of the Big 12.
Let's explore Cincinnati Bearcats football odds, and how to bet on them with mobile sportsbook apps in Kentucky. Start your legal sports betting journey in the Bluegrass State by claiming betting bonuses at Kentucky's top-rated sportsbooks now.
Cincinnati vs. BYU CFB Week 5 betting line: Spread, moneyline, total
Cincinnati heads west to take on BYU Friday night in Provo, Utah. Kickoff is set for 10:15 p.m. ET. The Bearcats are a short road favorite at BetMGM Kentucky. Check out the best Cincinnati vs. BYU odds for the spread, moneyline, and total on Kentucky sportsbook apps here.
Sportsbooks deal moneyline odds on teams to win the game without a point spread involved. If you back Cincinnati as the -120 favorite, a $120 bet will return $100 in winnings (and your $120 stake back) for a total payout of $220.
You can also bet the on the total, which is the combined number of points scored by both teams. You'll bet Over or Under the posted total. The key here for Over bettors is to find the lowest total offered across the industry. Under bettors should line shop for the highest total available on their wager.
Futures odds on the Bearcats to win College Football Playoff & Big 12 title
Futures odds are available on CFB teams to win the College Football Playoff. These odds are available throughout the year, and they can vary at Kentucky sportsbooks. Take a look at Cincinnati's odds to win the national championship and Big 12 title here.
Pro tip: Do not bet on the Bearcats to win the national title. At 2-2 on the season, they've likely been eliminated from advancing to the College Football Playoff barring a miracle. Cincinnati is also 0-1 in Big 12 play, but it's still early days in conference play. At +10000 odds to win the Big 12, Cincinnati is a longshot that will pay out $10,000 in winnings on a $100 bet!
Cincinnati Bearcats CFB betting trends
The Bearcats are 2-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) this year. Here's a look at their results so far this season:
- Cincinnati 66 Eastern Kentucky 13 (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS: Bearcats -21.5 points)
- Cincinnati 27 Pittsburgh 21 (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS: Bearcats +6.5 points)
- Miami (Ohio) 31 Cincinnati 24 (1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS: Bearcats -14 points)
- Oklahoma 20 Cincinnati 6 (2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS: Bearcats +13 points)
As you can see, Cincinnati started fast by winning and covering its first two games of the season. Unfortunately, for those backing the Bearcats, they have lost and failed to cover the past two weeks.
The Bearcats are now 3-1 to the Over after last week's low-scoring loss at Oklahoma.
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