The Carolina Panthers (2-6) are on the road in Week 9 to face the Cincinnati Bengals (4-4) on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Panthers vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers lost 37-34 in overtime to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, but covered as 4.5-points underdogs. RB D’Onta Foreman has 236 rushing yards and 3 TDs in the last 2 games following the trade of RB Christian McCaffrey.
The Bengals were blown out 32-13 by the Cleveland Browns in Week 8 as they failed to cover as 3-point favorites on the road. Cincinnati will be without WR Ja’Marr Chase for a 2nd straight game, which limits the offense’s ability to create big plays in the passing game.
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Panthers at Bengals odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Panthers +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Bengals -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +7.5 (-117) | Bengals -7.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Panthers at Bengals key injuries
Panthers
- CB Jaycee Horn (ankle) questionable
- CB Donte Jackson (ankle) questionable
- RB Chuba Hubbard (ankle) questionable
Bengals
- CB Eli Apple (hamstring) questionable
- CB Chidobe Awuzie (knee) out
- WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) out
- CB Mike Hilton (finger) questionable
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Panthers at Bengals picks and predictions
Prediction
Bengals 24, Panthers 20
Moneyline
Given the massive odds in favor of the Bengals, I’ll PASS on betting on the moneyline in this game. Taking Cincinnati to win at home will net you nearly nothing in return, so it isn’t worth the risk.
Against the spread
PANTHERS +7.5 (-117) is where I’ll be going in this game with the struggles that Cincinnati’s offense could have with Chase sidelined. Meanwhile, Carolina has been much more competitive with coach Steve Wilks following the firing of Matt Rhule.
The Panthers have covered the spread in 2 straight games and they are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings against the Bengals.
Over/Under
Give me OVER 42.5 (-110) as I believe these teams can hit the low total despite the struggles from both offenses we’ve seen at times this season. The Bengals have enough weapons in WR Tee Higgins, WR Tyler Boyd, and RB Joe Mixon to score a decent number of points on Sunday.
The Over is 4-0 in Carolina’s last 4 road games against a team with a winning home record.
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