Bearcats vs RedHawks: Victory Bell Battle September 17 Betting Guide

Bearcats vs RedHawks: Victory Bell Battle September 17 Betting Guide

By Michael Harrison

January 21, 2025 at 09:04 PM

The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-1) face the Miami Ohio RedHawks (1-1) in the Battle for the Victory Bell at Paycor Stadium on Saturday, September 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Game History & Context:

  • Series tied 59-59-7 all-time
  • Cincinnati has won last 15 matchups
  • Cincinnati coming off 63-10 win vs Kennesaw State
  • Miami coming off 31-14 win vs Robert Morris

Betting Odds:

  • Cincinnati -22 (-113)
  • Miami Ohio +22 (-108)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (-110)
  • Cincinnati win probability: 94.2%

Keys to Victory:

Cincinnati:

  • Score early and maintain offensive momentum
  • Build on QB Ben Bryant's efficient performance (17/20, 201 yards, 3 TDs last week)
  • Continue diverse offensive attack (8 different players scored TDs vs Kennesaw State)

Miami Ohio:

  • Defense must contain Cincinnati's high-powered offense
  • Maintain strong third-down defense (held opponents to 5/22 on third downs)
  • Create defensive stops to gain favorable field position

The Bearcats' offensive firepower makes them heavy favorites, but Miami's defense will need to step up to keep the game competitive and have any chance at ending Cincinnati's winning streak in this historic rivalry.

alt text

alt text

Note: I've excluded the navigation menu items and additional article suggestions to focus on the core betting preview content while maintaining all key information in a concise, search-friendly format.

Related Articles

Previous Articles