Last Updated on December 17, 2022 1:11 pm by Anthony Rome
Fenway Bowl Prediction & Odds
Public bettors favor Cincinnati in Saturday morning’s 11:00 a.m. ET Fenway Bowl against Louisville but are the Cardinals the better bet as a 1.5-point favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
206 Cincinnati Bearcats (+1.5) at 205 Louisville Cardinals (-1.5); o/u 39.5
11:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 17, 2022
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Cincinnati vs. Louisville Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 67% of bets are on Cincinnati. 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
Tyler Scott announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he’s decided to opt out of Cincinnati’s bowl game against Louisville on Dec. 17 and instead prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Scott is now slated to enter the pros with 88 receptions, 1,439 yards and 14 touchdowns on his resume across the last three seasons. The Ohio-native ranked No. 7 in receiving yards (899) and tied for No. 3 in receiving touchdowns (9) in the AAC this past campaign.
Louisville Cardinals Game Notes
Malik Cunningham has announced, via his personal Twitter page, that he has entered the 2023 NFL Draft. Cunningham has decided to opt out of Louisville’s bowl game against Cincinnati on Dec. 17, and he will begin preparing for the NFL combine. The 6-foot-1 senior quarterback appeared in 46 games during his time with the Cardinals throwing for 9,187 yards (651-of-1,037), 69 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions. His main draw for NFL scouts will be his dual-threat capabilities, as the senior quarterback rushed for 2,687 yards and a whopping 45 touchdowns during his collegiate career.
Cincinnati vs. Louisville Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in Bearcats last 5 bowl games
Under is 6-2 in Bearcats last 8 games overall
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games overall
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 bowl games
Cincinnati vs. Louisville Betting Prediction
The Bears are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven bowl games, are 2-6 against the number in their last eight neutral site games and are 2-7-1 at the betting window in their last 10 games in December. On the other side, the Cardinals are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games following an ATS loss, are 5-2 against the number in their last seven games overall and are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
FENWAY BOWL PREDICTION: LOUISVILLE CARDINALS -1.5