Cincinnati Remains Home Wednesday vs. Davidson

Bearcats Face Atlantic 10 Foe In Fifth Home Game Of Season

The Cincinnati Bearcats will remain home Wednesday night to host the Davidson Wildcats in their fifth home game of the season. The Bearcats are 3-1 at home this season with their only loss coming to No. 12 Illinois. Davidson is 4-3 on the road this season, including a win over then-No. 19 Auburn.

Keys to the Game

• Cincinnati's defense: The Bearcats have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing just 58.5 points per game. They will need to be at their best against a Davidson team that averages 76.3 points per game.
• Davidson's shooting: The Wildcats are one of the best shooting teams in the country, hitting 46.3% of their shots from the field. They will need to continue to shoot well against a Cincinnati team that allows opponents to shoot just 39.8% from the field.
• Cincinnati's rebounding: The Bearcats are one of the best rebounding teams in the country, averaging 44.3 rebounds per game. They will need to continue to rebound well against a Davidson team that averages 37.3 rebounds per game.

Prediction

The Bearcats are a 12-point favorite over the Wildcats. Cincinnati is the better team on paper and should be able to win this game at home. However, Davidson is a dangerous team and could pull off the upset if they shoot well from the field.

Final score: Cincinnati 75, Davidson 63