College Football Odds: Cincinnati vs. UCF prediction, odds, pick

Cincinnati and UCF are playing each other in the Cotton Bowl. UCf lost to East Carolina last week. Cincinnati has just one loss. If Cincinnati finishes the season with only one lost, they will definitely be the Group of Five representative and a Cottonbowl team. UCFA is a typical Gus Malzahn-coached team with ups and downs within a season. The Knights need their offense to fire on all cylinders to beat Cincinnati. They know that the championship battle is Cincinnati versus Tulane. It's not unreasonable to say that UCAF has a higher ceiling when everything is going well.

Cincinnati has a sound and reliable defense. UCF is amazing when everything is going well, but Gus Malzahn's teams struggle to be consistent over a season. Luke Fickell and Cincinnati can outcoach and outmaneuver Gus and the Knights.

Cincinnati's lack of high-end offensive weapons will keep UCF in the game and give the Knights a chance to win late.

Cincinnati's defense will outplay UCF's offense. The Bearcats will prevail.

Cincinnati and UCF are playing each other. Cincinnati is favored by 1.5 points.