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The Cincinnati Bearcats start their 2026-27 college basketball season on November 2, 2026, going up against the American Eagles at Fifth Third Arena.
Monday's game between the Bearcats and the Eagles sees the Bearcats as an enormous, 25.5-point favorite. The point total for the game is set at 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 (-25.5)
- Moneyline: Cincinnati (-12500), American (+2640)
- Total: 151.5 points
Pick ATS:American (+25.5)
- 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 distributed 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 collected 1.6 blocks per contest.
American 2025-26 Key Players
- Julen Iturbe averaged 10.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game last season.
- Madden Collins dropped 13.4 points a game in addition to 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
- Geoff Sprouse hit an average of 2.4 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago.
- Collins racked up 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks per game last season.
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