Thursday’s are always a big day this time of year as it signals the beginning of the football weekend. Today I will take a look at an AAC matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Memphis Tigers, which will be played in Memphis Tennessee on ESPN, Thursday night at 7:30 PM Eastern. Written by David Hess Follow Me on Twitter @DavidHess311
Cincinnati +10.5
Memphis -10.5
Over/Under: 68.5
Cincinnati Bearcats- The Cincinnati Bearcats had an easy 52-10 win over FCS fe Alabama A&M to start their season, but in their two games vs FBS teams they have not played all that well. Their second game of the year was at one and they lost to the Temple Owls by a score of 34-26. They then followed that up with a very lackluster 37-33 win over Miami of Ohio as 21 point favorites. The defense was to be one of the better in the AAC this year, but it has struggled in their two games vs FBS teams, allowing 34.5 ppg and 372 ypg. Those numbers may not improve this week vs a very good Memphis offense. Its a good thing the Bearcats possess one of the best offenses in the league as it looks like they will have to outscore teams this year. So Far the Bearcats have put up 579 yards of total offense, which includes putting up a staggering 557 yards vs a very tough Temple defense two weeks ago. This is also a balanced off that has averaged 236 ypg on the ground and 343 ypg through the air.
Memphis Tigers- The Memphis tigers have gotten off to a very exciting 3-0 start. Well exciting in terms of how many points their games have put up so far. In game 1 they won 63-7 over Missouri State. In game two it was a 55-23 road win over Kansas and in their last game they beat Bowling Green at home in a thrilling 44-41 game. The offense for the Tigers has been nearly unstoppable this year as they have piled up 570 ypg and 54 ppg so far. They have also been very balanced on offense as they have averaged 254 ypg on the ground and 319 ypg through the air. This offense really puts the pressure on opposing defenses. Defensively they have been decent, allowed 354 ypg overall and 116 ypg on the ground. This is a team that could struggle more this year on defense as they have just 3 starters back on that side of the ball.
Free College Football Pick
[303] Cincinnati +10.5 over Memphis
I am going to go with the Bearcats plus the points in this one. Last week vs Bowling Greens high powered attack the Tigers allowed 41 points and 579 yards of total offense, including 443 yards through the air. Whoever is at QB for the Bearcats, they will have a field day with this defense. Gunner Kiel is listed as questionable for the game, but still this offense has plenty of weapons to score enough points to keep the game close. The Bearcats also have revenge for a 41-14 home last to the Tigers last year and they are 5-1 ATS the last 6 games in the series. Look for Cincy to keep this one close.
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