Houston at Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bearcats have been erratic this season and are just 5-5 in their last 10 games. Once a ranked team, the expectations for this team have been set too high. They are also off a very tough loss, mentally and physically depleted, as they made a strong effort against #12 SMU on the road. They had a late lead, but could not hold on before losing by a bucket. They struggled against South Florida after that game, sneaking a three-point win on the road. Houston has been a big surprise in the AAC, as the Cougars are off to a 13-2 start to the season. The Cougars have won five straight games, and that includes a shocking 27-point win on the road at Temple. The line here is on the heavy side, and Houston is confident and has proven that they can go into a tough venue and be competitive. Play the generous points on Houston.