Rutgers-Cincinnati Preview

The fans at Nippert Stadium will be treated to a game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Cincinnati Bearcats when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 7-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Mike Teel completed 14-of-32 pass attempts for one touchdown for Rutgers in a 24-17 loss to West Virginia in Week 6. The Scarlet Knights did cover the 14-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 49. Chazz Anderson threw two TD passes as Cincinnati tore apart Marshall 33-10 in Week 6. Cincinnati covered the 3-point spread, while the 43 points went UNDER the posted total of 48. Anderson completed 16-of-26 for 157 yards, while rushing for a touchdown. Current streak: Cincinnati has won 3 straight games. Team records: Rutgers: 1-4 SU, 1-3 ATS Cincinnati: 4-1 SU, 2-2 ATS Rutgers most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 4-6 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 within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rutgers's last 6 games on the road Rutgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Rutgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Cincinnati is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Next up: Rutgers home to Connecticut, Saturday, October 18 Cincinnati at Connecticut, Saturday, October 25