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 (-4.5)
Moneyline: Midshipmen (-186), Bearcats (+155)
Total: 55.5 points
Pick ATS: Cincinnati (+4.5)
Pick OU: Over (55.5)
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 covered six times in 12 matchups with a spread this year.
The Midshipmen have been favored by 4.5 points or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in two of those contests.
The Bearcats have covered the spread twice this year (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
In Navy's 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total eight times.
Cincinnati games have gone over the point total seven out of 12 times this year.