Cincinnati-Marshall Preview

The fans at Joan C. Edwards Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Marshall Thundering Herd when they take their seats on Friday. Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Thundering Herd, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Tony Pike threw for two touchdowns to lead Cincinnati to a close 17-15 win over Akron in Week 5. Cincinnati failed to cover the 11-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 58.5. QB Mark Cann had a tough day only completing 15-of-36 passes for 119 yards and one interception as Marshall lost 27-3 to West Virginia in Week 5. The Herd did not cover the 14.5-point spread, while the combined final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 53.5. Current streak: Cincinnati has won 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 3-1 SU, 1-2 ATS Marshall: 3-2 SU, 1-3 ATS Cincinnati most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 9-1 Marshall most recently: When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Marshall is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Marshall is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Rutgers, Saturday, October 11 Marshall at UAB, Saturday, October 18