The Liberty Bowl will feature the Navy Midshipmen squaring off against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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Navy vs. Cincinnati Matchup Info
- Game date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN
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Navy vs. Cincinnati Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Midshipmen (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Midshipmen (-249), Bearcats (+203)
- Total: 53.5 points
- Pick ATS: Cincinnati (+6.5)
- Pick OU: Over (53.5)
- Prediction: Navy 29, Cincinnati 28
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Navy vs. Cincinnati Betting Records and Insights
- Navy has compiled a 4-8-0 record against the spread this season.
- Cincinnati has put together a 6-6-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Midshipmen have been favored by 6.5 points or more seven times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
- The Bearcats have been an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.
- So far this season, eight of Navy's 12 games have hit the over.
- Cincinnati and its opponent have combined to go over the point total seven out of 12 times this season.