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-7 (-110)o54½ (-110)

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Navy Midshipmen vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends

Updated:Dec 28, 2025 1:20 AM EST

The upcoming Friday football game on January 2, 2026, features an exciting bowl matchup between the Navy Midshipmen and Cincinnati Bearcats at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN. This 2025-26 NCAAF bowl game promises to deliver thrilling sports action with both teams looking to finish their season strong.

The Cincinnati Bearcats have shown solid passing offense, averaging 242.4 passing yards and 178.9 rushing yards per game, but they face a tough Navy defense that allows just 131.8 passing yards and 141.3 rushing yards on average. Navy's offense leans heavily on the run with 289.3 rushing yards per game, challenging Cincinnati's run defense that allows 173.6 yards on the ground. Both teams' pass protection and pass rush will be key factors in how this game unfolds, with Cincinnati's offensive line protecting their quarterback against a Navy defense that averages nearly 6 sacks per game.

Starting quarterbacks will play a pivotal role. Cincinnati's starter is expected to lead the passing attack, but Navy's strong run game and aggressive defense may control the tempo. The Bearcats have a 7-5 straight-up record and a balanced 6-6 ATS record, while Navy boasts a strong 10-2 straight-up record but a weaker 4-8 ATS record. The odds favor Navy by 7 points with a total points line of 54.5, suggesting a moderately high-scoring affair.

For bettors, the key betting trends show Navy as the favorite with a -7 spread, but Cincinnati's ability to keep games close and the underdog value could be tempting. The total points set at 54.5 indicates potential for a competitive game with scoring opportunities on both sides. This matchup is broadcast on ESPN, providing fans and bettors with live access to the action.

In their last matchup on November 5, 2022, Navy fell to Cincinnati 20-10, a game that featured strong defensive plays and strategic betting outcomes. This history adds an intriguing layer to the betting insights for this bowl game.

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4-8 (232nd)Against the Spread6-6 (133rd)

10-2 (21st)Straight Up7-5 (100th)

+3.6Straight Up Units-1.5

8-4Over / Under7-5

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31.2Points31.8

421.2Total Yards421.3

7.7Yards Per Play7.2

131.8Passing Yards242.4

8.1 - 13.9 (58.1%)Completions-Attempts17.8 - 28.8 (61.7%)

9.5Yards Per Passing Play8.4

5.9Sacks-Yards Lost3

289.3Rushing Yards178.9

49.5Attempts30.3

5.8Yards Per Rush5.9

20.31st Downs20.3

5Passing10.4

14.3Rushing9

0.9Penalties0.9

6.3 / 12.4 (51%)3rd Down4.3 / 10.8 (39.5%)

1.3 / 2 (66.7%)4th Down1.3 / 1.8 (72.7%)

3.8 / 4.3 (88.2%)Red Zone3.3 / 3.7 (90.9%)

6 (51.5)Penalties (Yards)6.9 (64.2)

0.5Interceptions0.4

0.6Fumbles Lost0.5

64.2Total Plays59.7

5.9Kickoffs6.1

1.8Returns0.9

38.1Yards20.2

21.8Yards Per Return22

2.7Punts2.9

0.6Returns1.1

5.3Yards8.6

9Yards Per Return7.9

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Navy Midshipmen vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends

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TEAM MATCHUP

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Cincinnati

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

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