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The Cincinnati Bearcats begin their 2026-27 college basketball season on November 2, 2026, battling the American Eagles at Fifth Third Arena.
Cincinnati is a gigantic 24.5-point favorite against American when the Bearcats square off against the Eagles on Monday. The game's point total is 151.5.
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American vs. Cincinnati Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Arena: Fifth Third Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Cincinnati vs. American Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Cincinnati (-24.5)
- Moneyline: Cincinnati (-11111), American (+2700)
- Total: 151.5 points
Pick ATS:American (+24.5)
- Pick OU: Under (151.5)
- Prediction: Cincinnati 82, American 61
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American vs. Cincinnati Comparison (2025-26 Stats)
| Cincinnati Rank | Cincinnati Stat | American Stat | American Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251st | 73.1 | Points Scored | 74.6 | 212th |
| 33rd | 67.6 | Points Allowed | 71.3 | 106th |
| 37th | 16.6 | Assists | 13.4 | 211th |
| 212th | 11.2 | Turnovers | 10.1 | 95th |
| 295th | 43.1% | Field Goal % | 44.9% | 197th |
| 36th | 41.2% | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.5% | 305th |
Cincinnati 2025-26 Key Players
- Baba Miller scored 13.0 points, grabbed 10.3 rebounds and dished out 3.7 assists per game last season.
- Jalen Celestine knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.2 per contest a season ago.
- Sencire Harris averaged 1.1 steals per game, while Moustapha Thiam notched 1.6 blocks per contest.
American 2025-26 Key Players
- Julen Iturbe grabbed 4.9 boards and administered 2.3 assists per game to go with a 10.5 PPG scoring average last season.
- Madden Collins tallied 13.4 points a game in addition to 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
- Geoff Sprouse made 2.4 threes per game a season ago.
- Collins racked up 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks per game last season.
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