Arizona State vs. Cincinnati Prediction and Betting Tips

Arizona State vs. Cincinnati Prediction and Betting Tips - October 16

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The Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1) will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-2) in a touted matchup for a Big 12 Conference that seems to get more crowded and competitive each week.

The Sun Delivers are coming off one of the most notable wins of the season in Power Five play, stunning the then No. 16-ranked Utah Utes 27-19. The Bearcats are coming off an ugly, low-scoring 19-13 victory against the UCF Golden Knights.

Arizona State vs. Cincinnati: Preview

Arizona State's offense has become one of the season's most exciting points of discussion as head coach Kenny Dillingham continues to showcase his innovative mind. The Utes have been ASU's only true ugly win this season, as they've put up at least 30 in all four of their other victories.

The offensive identity is centered around all-purpose senior running back Cam Skattebo, one of college football's most dynamic position players. He leads the Sun Devils with 773 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns but is also second on the team with 250 receiving yards, only trailing sophomore wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.

Many believe the Sun Devils should have been ranked in the AP Top 25 this week. Dillingham isn't bothered.

“I really don’t care. I mean I truly don’t care. The only thing that could possibly make me care is recruits may care,” Dillingham told reporters.

The Cincinnati offense is led by sophomore quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who has 1,772 passing yards on the season. His victory against the Golden Knights was one of his shakier outings, as he posted 241 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

Head coach Scott Satterfield likes to run a balanced offense. His leading rusher is senior running back Corey Kiner, who has 496 yards on the season. His receiving leader is Xzavier Henderson, who has 474 yards and four touchdown catches.

Arizona State vs. Cincinnati: Betting Tips

These two dynamic offenses have shown the country they can pull through in close games. Taking points in this spot with the team that is coming off the more impressive win is the right approach to take.