Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Week 5 AAC Betting Preview and Odds

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Week 5 AAC Betting Preview and Odds

By Michael Harrison

February 18, 2025 at 03:41 AM

The Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) in a crucial American Conference matchup on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Game Overview:

  • Cincinnati enters as 9.5-point road favorites (-110)
  • Over/Under: 58.5 points (-110 both sides)
  • Moneyline: Cincinnati -371, Tulsa +275

Recent Performance:

  • Cincinnati dominated Indiana 45-24 last week
  • Ben Bryant: 354 yards, 4 TD passes
  • Tyler Scott: 10 catches, 185 yards, 3 TDs
  • Tulsa narrowly lost to #14 Ole Miss 35-27

Keys to Victory:

Cincinnati:

  • Ben Bryant must maintain offensive momentum
  • Defense needs early stops (top 10 in opponent yards per play and completion percentage)
  • Pressure-heavy defensive scheme to disrupt Tulsa's passing game

Tulsa:

  • QB Davis Brin (63% completion rate, 12 TDs, 1 INT) must capitalize on home field advantage
  • Early scoring crucial against favored opponent
  • Defense needs to contain Cincinnati's passing attack early

The Bearcats' only loss came in Week 1 against Arkansas (31-24), while Tulsa's defeats were to Wyoming and Ole Miss. This marks the first conference game for both teams this season.

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