The #2 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats (6-0) face the Navy Midshipmen (1-5) in an American Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday at noon EST. Cincinnati looks to maintain their College Football Playoff hopes while Navy aims for an upset at home.

Game Details:

• Spread: Cincinnati -27 (-110)
• Over/Under: 49 points (-110)
• Cincinnati: 5-1 ATS this season
• Navy: 3-3 ATS this season

Cincinnati Keys to Victory:

• Heisman contender QB Desmond Ridder (1,500 passing yards, 13 TDs, 2 INTs)
• Strong defense with 18 takeaways
• Maintain focus as playoff contenders

Navy Keys to Victory:

• Home field advantage
• Strong rushing attack (216.3 yards/game, ranks 15th nationally)
• Need defensive pressure to disrupt Cincinnati's offense

Betting Analysis:

• Teams have combined for over 49 points in 5 of 6 Cincinnati games
• Navy games have gone over 49 points in 4 of 6 contests
• Cincinnati has covered when favored by 27.5+ points
• Navy averages 3.8 more points than Cincinnati typically allows

Prediction: Cincinnati should win comfortably and cover the spread as they continue their push toward becoming the first Group of 5 team to make the College Football Playoff. Their explosive offense and opportunistic defense will be too much for Navy to handle.

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