Arizona Wildcats vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/15

College Football Preview

In Week 12 of the 2025 college football season, the Arizona Wildcats will travel to face the Cincinnati Bearcats. The game will take place at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fans can catch the action on FS1 at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Arizona enters the game with a 6-3 record, including a 1-2 mark on the road. They compete in the Big 12 Conference. Meanwhile, Cincinnati holds a 7-2 record, with a strong 5-1 record at home. The Bearcats are also part of the Big 12 and are ranked #22 in both the AP and Coaches Polls.

Arizona Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won a close game against Kansas with a score of 24-20. In that game, they had 158 passing yards and 165 rushing yards. They also managed to avoid interceptions, keeping their play clean.

In their game against Colorado, the Wildcats had a commanding win, scoring 52 points while allowing only 17. The team recorded 213 passing yards and 204 rushing yards. They did have three fumbles, which they will need to address moving forward.

Arizona’s offense has been led by quarterback Noah Fifita, who has thrown for 2,200 yards this season. Running back Ismail Mahdi has contributed with 591 rushing yards. The team faces some injury concerns, including Tre Smith and Tyler Powell, who are out for the season. Other key players like Jordan Brown and Chris Hunter are uncertain for upcoming games due to injuries.

Arizona vs Cincinnati Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Arizona Wildcats vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
  • Venue: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Arizona Moneyline +185, Cincinnati Moneyline -224

Cincinnati Team Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats have shown a strong offense this season. They have scored 320 points, ranking them 20th in the nation. Their rushing game has been solid with 1,778 yards, which is 31st best nationally.

Brendan Sorsby leads the team as quarterback. He has thrown for 2,050 yards and 20 touchdowns over nine games. The Bearcats rely on him for passing, as he ranks 49th in passing yards nationally.

Running back Tawee Walker has been key for Cincinnati. He has rushed for 533 yards in nine games. On the injury front, Evan Pryor is questionable with an undisclosed injury, which could impact the team’s rushing depth.

BTB Betting Pick

The Arizona Wildcats are getting +6.5 points against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Arizona’s offense ranks 33rd in points for, while Cincinnati’s defense is 81st in points against. The projected score is Cincinnati 31, Arizona 28, so taking Arizona to cover the spread is the recommendation.

The total for the game is set at 56.5 points. Arizona has scored 297 points this season, and Cincinnati has scored 320 points. With both teams capable of putting up points, the projected total is 59, so taking the over is the recommendation.