If you like value on a confident home favorite, this one’s for you. The Bearcats have been steadier all season and Nippert’s crowd plus a favorable matchup could make Cincinnati a sharp-side play ahead of kickoff. Our Arizona vs Cincinnati prediction leans decisively to the Bearcats covering — we’ll explain why and finish with a clear score call you can use for spreads or teasers.
How to Watch — Arizona vs Cincinnati
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Matchup: Arizona Wildcats (6–3) at Cincinnati Bearcats (7–2).
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Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025 — kickoff 12:00 p.m. ET (noon).
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Location: Nippert Stadium — Cincinnati, OH.
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TV: FS1 (regional/linear coverage expected).
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Market line / total (current): Cincinnati listed around -6.5 with the total ~56 (markets vary; Bovada shows the matchup on its board).
Arizona vs Cincinnati Odds — Week 12
| Team | Spread | Total | ML |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | +6.5 | 56 | +195 |
| Cincinnati | −6.5 | 56 | -210 |
Weather report (Cincinnati — game day)
Expect a mild, mostly dry mid-November afternoon with intermittent clouds and highs in the mid-to-upper 60s F through the afternoon; isolated rain is possible later in the evening but kickoff conditions should be fine for a clean, fast game. (Hourly forecast for Nov 15, 2025 — Cincinnati, OH).
Who Is The Public Betting — Arizona vs Cincinnati
| Team | % of Bets | Open | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 21% | +6.5 | +6.5 |
| Cincinnati | 79% | −6.5 | −6.5 |
Numbers update frequently — check the latest on the College Football Public Betting Chart and learn usage basics in our public betting guide.
Why Cincinnati covers (key betting notes)
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Home-field + consistency: Cincinnati has been the steadier team, sitting at a 7–2 mark and a top-25 ranking entering the week; they’ve protected the home field and shown the kind of balanced offense and turnover avoidance that beats midline underdogs.
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Arizona’s road questions: The Wildcats are 6–3 but have shown more volatility away from home this season; road snaps against disciplined Big 12 defenses have been their tougher assignments.
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Matchup edges: Cincinnati’s offensive efficiency and defensive bend-but-don’t-break identity should force Arizona into longer drives and fewer quick-scoring plays — a recipe that favors the home favorite in the 6–7 point range. Recent model consensus and commercial pick polls lean Cincy as well.
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Market movement and sharp money: Early books opened closer to -4.5 to -5 and market action has pushed Cincy to -6.5 in multiple books; that movement is consistent with public/sharp faith in the Bearcats at home.
Arizona vs Cincinnati Prediction & Expert Pick
Bet: Cincinnati -6.5 (take the Bearcats to cover)
Final score projection: Cincinnati 31 — Arizona 21
Why this score: I expect Cincinnati to control the pace, convert in the red zone efficiently, and limit Arizona’s big-play upside. A 10-point win fits both the market (-6.5) and the matchup dynamics — comfortable cover, not a blowout.
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