Last Updated on September 3, 2022 12:17 pm by Anthony Rome
Cincinnati vs. Arkansas Prediction
Cincinnati made the playoffs a year ago but lost QB Desmond Ridder and isn’t favored to win its season-opening matchup against No. 19 Arkansas at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday on ESPN.
Are the Bearcats still a good bet to cover?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
221 Cincinnati Bearcats (+6.5) at 222 Arkansas Razorbacks (-6.5); o/u 53.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 3, 2022
Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
Cincinnati at Arkansas Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 65% of bets are on Arkansas. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Cincinnati Bearcats Game Notes
Cincinnati has sold out of their season tickets for the first time in school history. That’s 135 years, for those counting. It’s all coming up Bearcats recently, with their Big 12 move approved, an influx of recruits and now this all in the past few weeks. Head coach Luke Fickell has really elevated this program to brand new heights, and it will be exciting to see if they can follow up on their breakout year last year.
Arkansas Razorbacks Game Notes
Arkansas sophomore RB Raheim Sanders is listed as the No. 1 RB. Sanders (6’2/225) has looked great during the spring, and coach Sam Pittman has rewarded his second-year back by listing him as the RB1. Sander finished third last year with 578 rushing yards, he’s also viable in the passing game with 11 receptions and 109 yards. With the departure of last year’s starter Trelon Smith and Dominique Johnson dealing with an injury, this gives Sanders the opportunity to continue to impress and hold down the feature back position for the year.
Cincinnati vs. Arkansas Betting Trends
Bearcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games
Bearcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September
Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games
Razorbacks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall
Razorbacks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Razorbacks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games
Cincinnati vs. Arkansas Betting Prediction
Since we don’t know what to expect from the new-look Bearcats, I’m going to bypass the side and look into the total. The under is 5-1 in the Bearcats’ last six road games, is 6-2 in their last eight games dating back to last season and has hit in five of their last seven non-conference games. On the other side, the under has cashed in nine of the Razorbacks’ last 13 games played in the month of September.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: CINCINNATI/ARKANSAS UNDER 53.5