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Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The San Francisco 49ers (5-2) welcome the Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) to Levi’s Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. 49ers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The 49ers lost to the Minnesota Vikings 22-17 in Week 7, failing to cover as 6.5-point road favorites. San Fran has lost 2 straight games yet is 3-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS) at home. The 49ers will be without star WR Deebo Samuel. They are led by RB Christian McCaffrey, who has 11 total touchdowns on the season.

The Bengals are riding a 2-game winning streak and are coming off their bye. In Week 6, Cincinnati beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-13 at home, covering as a 3-point home favorite. It has covered in 2 straight games and is 2-3-1 ATS this season. WR Ja’Marr Chase has been the most lethal weapon for Cincinnati, totaling 556 receiving yards through 6 games.

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Bengals at 49ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | 49ers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +5.5 (-115) | 49ers -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at 49ers key injuries

Bengals

LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) out

49ers

WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) out
OT Trent Williams (ankle) questionable

Bengals at 49ers picks and predictions

Prediction

49ers 23, Bengals 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The 49ers have been too good at home to suggest they won’t be able to come out on top. However, they are the more banged-up side and could struggle given those injuries.

Against the spread

BET BENGALS +5.5 (-115).

The 49ers just haven’t looked like the dominant San Fran team most have been used to. The absence of Samuel is a reason why, as is the injury to Williams. Even if Williams plays, he may not be 100%, and that could loom large. The 49ers have failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites and 6.5-point favorites over the last 2 weeks, both straight-up losses as well.

The Bengals are healthy and coming off a bye. QB Joe Burrow suffered from a calf strain in the preseason which lingered and impacted his ability. He had the 2nd-most touchdowns last season and has just 7 through 6 games. Expect his health to propel the Bengals here.

Take BENGALS +5.5 (-115).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 43.5 (-110).

The 49ers are 3-3-1 O/U this season and 0-1-1 O/U in their last 2 games. They have scored 17 in each of the last 2 weeks after scoring 30 or more in their first 5 games of the season.

The offense has stalled, and without Samuel and with an injured Williams, that may continue. The Bengals defensive line is their strength, and it should be able to get after QB Brock Purdy.

The Bengals are 2-4 O/U and 1-3 O/U in their last 4 games. They have scored more than 20 points in just 1 of their last 4 games. Against an elite defense, they could again have issues getting in the end zone.

Take UNDER 43.5 (-110).

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Seattle Seahawks at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Seattle Seahawks (3-1) travel to meet the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) in inter-conference action Sunday. Kickoff from Paycor Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seahawks vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Seattle, who had a bye last week, has won its last 3 games since starting off with a loss in week 1 vs. the Los Angeles Rams. Seattle’s offense has looked phenomenal in its 3 wins this season, averaging 32.6 points per game during that span. Seattle’s struggles on the defensive side of the ball are very worrying as Seattle’s defense is allowing 392.8 yards per game while the offense averages 335.8 yards per game.

Quarterback Joe Burrow and Cincinnati’s offense had its best game of the season in last week’s 34-20 win vs. the Arizona Cardinals; Cincinnati covered as a 3-point favorite. The connection between Burrow and star WR Ja’Marr Chase looked unstoppable for the 1st time this season in that win as Burrow hit Chase 15 times on 19 targets for 192 yards and 2 TDs.

Many fans now believe that Burrow’s calf injury is now healed and that this Bengals team can finally get back on track after starting the season 1-3.

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Seahawks at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Bengals -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks +3 (-110) | Bengals -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Seahawks at Bengals key injuries

Seahawks

LB Jordyn Brooks (knee) questionable
CB Coby Bryant (toe) questionable
CB Artie Burns (hamstring) questionable
QB Drew Lock (ankle) questionable

Bengals

CB Chidobe Awuzie (back) questionable
LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) questionable
LB Devin Harper (hamstring) questionable
WR Tee Higgins (ribs) questionable

Seahawks at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 31, Seahawks 24

Moneyline

BET BENGALS (-155).

Burrow looked healthier than he has looked all season in that win vs. Arizona, which makes me confident in Cincinnati’s ability to win this game. Seattle is a much tougher test than Arizona, but I do believe that Burrow will torch this Seahawks’ passing defense that allows 305.3 passing yards per game.

Against the spread

LEAN BENGALS -3 (-110).

Cincinnati has struggled to run the ball all year, but Seattle’s biggest weakness defensively is through the air, and Burrow should be able to exploit that with ease. Even with how bad the Bengals’ defense has been this year, Seattle’s has been worse, and I trust Burrow to exploit this matchup a lot more than I trust QB Geno Smith for Seattle.

Over/Under

BET OVER 45 (-110).

Both of these squads struggle defensively and have very talented offenses. Cincinnati allows 367.6 yards per game to opposing offenses and has allowed opposing teams to score at least 20 points in 4 of their 5 games on the season. Seattle allowed at least 30 points in each of its first 2 games and allowed Carolina to score 27 in week 3. Both offenses should be able to shred the opposing team’s defense in this matchup.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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In Week 5 the struggling Cincinnati Bengals (1-3) are on the road to face the Arizona Cardinals (1-3). Kickoff is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals are coming off a 27-3 road loss to the Tennessee Titans. They were 2.5-point favorites entering the game. The Under (42) hit in the loss.

The Cardinals, after covering the spread in their first 3 games, failed to cover the 14.5-point spread in a 35-16 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Over (43.5) hit for the 3rd straight game for Arizona.

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Bengals at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Cardinals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -3 (-110) | Cardinals +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Cardinals key injuries

Bengals

CB Chidobe Awuzie (back) questionable
DE Trey Hendrickson (back) questionable
WR Tee Higgins (ribs) questionable
CB Cam Taylor-Britt (concussion) questionable

Cardinals

OL Will Hernandez (back) questionable
DL Jonathan Ledbetter (finger) out
LB Josh Woods (ankle) questionable

Bengals at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 23, Bengals 17

Moneyline

The Bengals have scored only 6 combined points in 2 road games and averaged 176.5 yards per game in those 2 games.

They have averaged only 12.3 points per game and only 3 offensive touchdowns all season.

They have allowed 189.5 rushing yards a game in their road games and face a Cardinals team that has averaged 28 points and 186.5 rushing yards at home.

BET CARDINALS (+135).

Against the spread

The Cardinals are 3-1 ATS this season. The Bengals have yet to cover the spread this season, going 0-3-1 ATS so far.

They have lost 24-3 and 27-3 on the road.

But being a matchup where the Cardinals can pull off an outright win, go with the plus odds on the moneyline and PASS on the spread.

Over/Under

The Cardinals have had the Over hit in 3 of 4 games this season and in each of their last 3 contests.

The Under is 3-1 in Cincinnati’s games.

The Cardinals have not surpassed 28 points this season, and the Bengals have averaged only 12.3 per game.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Tennessee Titans (1-2) welcome the Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) to Nissan Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Titans odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals picked up their 1st win of the season on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, winning 19-16 and pushing as a 3-point home favorite. Cincinnati is 0-2-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 0-1 ATS on the road. Bengals star QB Joe Burrow has struggled, throwing for 563 passing yards and 2 touchdowns through 3 games.

The Titans are 2-1 ATS yet 1-2 straight up. They lost 27-3 at the Cleveland Browns in Week 3, failing to cover as a 3.5-point underdog. Tennessee has been an underdog in each game this season and is 1-0 ATS and straight up at home. Its offensive superstar, RB Derrick Henry, has also struggled, totaling just 163 rushing yards through 3 games.

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Bengals at Titans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Titans +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -2.5 (-110) | Titans +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Titans key injuries

Bengals

WR Charlie Jones (thumb) out
TE Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) out

Titans

WR Treylon Burks (knee) out
G Peter Skoronski (abdomen) out
NT Teair Tart (knee) questionable

Bengals at Titans picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 17, Titans 15

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no real value on the moneyline. The Bengals are 0-1 on the road, and at -145, I wouldn’t back them here. The Titans also haven’t played well enough offensively to assume they can overpower the Bengals.

Ultimately pass here.

Against the spread

BET TITANS +2.5 (-110).

For starters, the Bengals are going to be a popular public bet, which is typically smart to fade. Secondly, Cincinnati’s offense has struggled immensely. It has not won and scored more than 20 points in a game.

Tennessee ranks 1st in opponents’ yards per rush attempt at 2.6 and should limit Mixon and company. Burrow hasn’t looked himself since his calf strain. The Bengals’ offense may not score enough to blow the Titans away.

The Bengals are 0-2-1 ATS while the Titans are 2-1. Take TITANS +2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 41 (-110).

The Titans are 1-2 O/U with the Bengals also 1-2 O/U. Neither team has had a dynamic offensive start to the season. Cincinnati has scored just 46 points through 3 weeks while Tennessee has scored 45.

There may not be a ton of offense here, especially given the Titans’ pace of play behind star back Henry. Tennessee ranks 29th in yards per play (4.3) with Cincinnati dead last (4.0).

Expect fewer points and back UNDER 41 (-110).

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Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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To wrap up Week 3, the Los Angeles Rams (1-1) and Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) will play a Super Bowl LVI rematch in the 2nd game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. Kickoff will be at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams come into this game after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 and losing to the San Francisco 49ers 30-23. Despite being without WR Cooper Kupp, the Rams enter Week 3 with the 2nd-most yards in the NFL, including the 3rd-most passing yards.

The Bengals have lost their 1st 2 games. They were crushed by the Cleveland Browns 24-3 in Week 1 and then lost a close one to the Baltimore Ravens 27-24. QB Joe Burrow tweaked his calf again in Sunday’s loss to Baltimore, so he’s uncertain for Monday night.

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Rams at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 5:17 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rams +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Bengals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +1.5 (-105) | Bengals -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Bengals key injuries

Rams

CB Cobie Durant (groin) probable
WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out
WR Puka Nacua (oblique) probable
LT Joe Noteboom (shoulder) probable

Bengals

QB Joe Burrow (calf) questionable
DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) probable
S Nick Scott (concussion) questionable

Rams at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 23, Bengals 20

Moneyline

The Rams are underdogs in this one because of Burrow’s uncertain health, but even if he were guaranteed to be playing, I’d still like Los Angeles to pull off the upset. They’ve looked like the better team through two weeks, and that includes a defense that’s full of lesser-known players.

I would BET RAMS (+110) to win outright, but you might be able to get an even better number if Burrow is ruled available.

Against the spread

The Rams are 2-0 ATS, even if that includes a game where they only covered the spread because Sean McVay kicked a meaningless field goal with 4 seconds left against the 49ers. The point is, they’ve been competitive in both games thus far, coming as close to beating San Francisco as any of its 3 opponents this season.

You could double down and get some insurance by taking Rams +2.5, but I would just stick with the moneyline. Or, split the unit with half on the ML and half on the spread.

Over/Under

Even though Los Angeles doesn’t have many proven players on defense outside of Aaron Donald, it’s playing well on that side of the ball so far. The Bengals, on the other hand, have been abysmal on offense, scoring just 27 total points in 2 games with the fewest yards of any team in the NFL. BET UNDER 43.5 (-110), and that number could go up if Burrow plays.

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Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) host the Baltimore Ravens (1-0) at Paycor Stadium Sunday. Kickoff in the AFC North battle is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ravens vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals lost 24-3 on the road against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. They closed as a 1-point underdog despite opening as a field goal favorite. Cincinnati’s QB Joe Burrow had one of the worst performances of his professional career, throwing for just 82 yards. The weather did play a factor, but it was a bad start to the season for Cincinnati. The Bengals finished 13-6 against the spread (ATS) last season.

The Ravens beat the Houston Texans 25-9, but they didn’t dominate quite as the final score reads and lost starting RB J.K. Dobbins to a torn Achilles for the season in that battle. Baltimore did cover at home as a 9.5-point favorite. QB Lamar Jackson ended with just 169 passing yards and 1 interception. The Ravens were 8-9-1 ATS last season.

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Ravens at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Ravens +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bengals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +3.5 (-115) | Bengals -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ravens at Bengals key injuries

Ravens

TE Mark Andrews (quad) questionable
RB J.K. Dobbins (Achilles’) out
CB Marlon Humphrey (foot) out
C Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) out
OT Ronnie Stanley (knee) out
S Marcus Williams (pectoral) out

Bengals

DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) questionable

Ravens at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 27, Ravens 17

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bengals looked terrible to open the season, and while they should bounce back, at -175, the risk isn’t worth the award, especially of the offensive line struggles yet again.

On the flip side, the Ravens are down Dobbins for good and down several key players on their line and in their secondary to make their moneyline value enticing enough.

Against the spread

BET BENGALS -3.5 (-105).

The Bengals rewarded bettors at home last season, posting a 5-3 home ATS record. They were also 3-1 ATS following a loss. Cincinnati’s Burrow missed most of training camp and all of the preseason. Getting reps with a young offensive line will aid how the season progresses.

He should perform better, and he’ll have a Ravens secondary down 2 pivotal players in Williams and Humphrey. Despite covering, Jackson didn’t play well and struggled in the pocket against the Texans. The injury concerns defensively for Baltimore are too much to get over.

Take BENGALS -3.5 (-105).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 46.5 (-110).

Both teams went Under in their first game of the season, and the Week 1 trends were more toward the Under. All of the 2022 season for both teams embraced the Under with Cincinnati 7-11-1 O/U and Baltimore 6-12 O/U. Neither Jackson nor Burrow moved the ball, and the Bengals have an experienced defense basically at full strength.

Given the Bengals’ strength in run defense mixed with the Ravens’ playstyle of running it down an opponent’s throat (2nd in run play percentage in Week 1), Baltimore may struggle to gain traction offensively. Expect the clock to keep ticking and take UNDER 46.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns open their 2023 NFL regular seasons at Cleveland Browns Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals made huge news this week, as the team and QB Joe Burrow agreed to a 5-year, $275 million contract extension, which will keep the Ohio native in stripes. He is also the new highest-paid player in NFL history.

It’s likely Burrow’s career record against the Browns didn’t come into play in the negotiations, as he is just 1-4 against Cleveland in the Battle of Ohio. In the 5 games, he has completed 66.2% of his passes with 10 passing TDs, while going 23-13-1 against all other NFL opponents.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson begins his 1st full season as the starter in Cleveland after starting last season with an 11-game NFL-imposed suspension for off-the-field transgressions. He faced the Bengals in Cincinnati last season, completing 26-of-42 passes for 276 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT with 33 rushing yards in a 23-10 loss at Paycor Stadium Dec. 11.

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Bengals at Browns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Browns +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -2 (-110) | Browns +2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Browns key injuries

Bengals

DE Joseph Ossal (ankle) out

Browns

DB Juan Thornhill (calf) questionable

Bengals at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 26, Browns 22

Moneyline

The BENGALS (-130) are a solid play on the moneyline if you’d like to forget about the points and not pay a huge price to do so.

It’s a little scary, as Cincinnati has won just once in the past 6 meetings, including an ugly Halloween night loss in Cleveland last season by a 32-13 score. In fact, the Browns (+110) have won 5 straight meetings at home, with the Bengals winning 31-7 at Cleveland Browns Stadium Oct. 1, 2017.

Against the spread

The BENGALS -2 (-110) are the play, as they just have too many weapons. Throw Cincinnati’s record in Cleveland in recent years out the window, forget about Burrow’s losing record against the Browns +2 (-110).

Cincinnati has a powerful offense with Burrow, RB Joe Mixon, WR Ja’Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins, etc. It’s going to be tough for the Browns to lock everybody down, especially if the offseason acquisition and Super Bowl champ Thornhill is unable to go.

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Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly. It is likely going to have to take a late score in the fourth quarter to get this one across the finish line.

The Over is always a tricky proposition with a Kevin Stefanski offense, as he likes to go run-heavy, with a lot of play-action situations. Look for RB Nick Chubb to shoulder a huge load, as usual, when Cleveland has the football, especially early on.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) take on the Atlanta Falcons (1-0) in Week 2 preseason action Friday. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Falcons odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals suffered an ugly 36-19 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener. QBs Trevor Siemian and Jake Browning both played and both were unimpressive, with neither throwing for a TD and both throwing INTs. Both QBs will face Atlanta with starting QB Joe Burrow still sidelined.

Atlanta cruised to a 19-3 win at the Miami Dolphins last week as RB Godwin Igwebuike ran for 70 yards and a TD on 13 carries. The Falcons also saw production from the defense and special teams units, scoring on a 79-yard punt return TD and a 26-yard INT return for a TD.

Atlanta coach Arthur Smith intends to start 2nd-year QB Desmond Ridder. All indications are that rookie RB Bijan Robinson will see little-to-no playing time vs. Cincinnati. Last year’s starting RB, Cordarrelle Patterson, is sidelined for the remainder of the preseason with an undisclosed injury.

Bengals at Falcons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:16 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Bengals +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Falcons -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +6.5 (-110) | Falcons -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Falcons picks and predictions

Prediction

Falcons 21, Bengals 12

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Falcons to win here because they will be playing more starters than the Bengals and will likely see production from their offense, defense, and special teams as they did vs. Miami. However, at (-250) this line is far too risky, so bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

LEAN FALCONS -6.5 (-110).

With the lack of offense the Bengals had against Green Bay, I expect Cincinnati to have similar troubles here. In Week 1, the Bengals scored 12 of their points on field goals and had a 43-yard Pick Six, meaning the offense wasn’t what was producing points for Cincinnati. Neither QB for Cincinnati was able to muster much of anything and both turned the ball over, and I expect more of the same vs. Atlanta.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 38.5 (-110).

The Bengals have not seen production from either of their backup QB’s and there’s nothing to indicate a change vs. a Falcons defense that has already proven they can force turnovers. I like that the Falcons are starting Ridder, but I don’t trust either of these preseason offenses to generate a lot of points.

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Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals kick off their 2023 preseason schedules Friday. Kickoff from Paycor Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Green Bay had a busy offseason as they let go of future Hall-of-Fame QB Aaron Rodgers to allow QB Jordan Love an opportunity to start. After missing the playoffs last year, the Packers are heading in a new direction in the hopes that Love will be able to keep the team afloat as contenders in the NFC North.

After having a mediocre defense last year the Packers are looking to be more aggressive on that side of the ball this year, according to a report written by ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky, and this will be the first display of that shift in the defensive identity for Green Bay.

After last year’s AFC Championship game loss to Kansas City the Bengals are coming into this season looking to find their way back into the Super Bowl. Unfortunately for Cincinnati fans, star QB Joe Burrow is out with a calf injury heading into the preseason. HC Zac Taylor is planning to play both veteran QB Trevor Siemian and 27-year-old journeyman QB Jake Browning.

The Bengals had a very solid offseason despite Burrow’s injury. Cincinnati was able to re-sign some key defensive players to contract extensions and made some good signings through free agency. Their biggest free-agent signing was OT Orlando Brown Jr., from the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Packers at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET

Moneyline (ML): Packers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Bengals +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers -4.5 (-110) | Bengals +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 35.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Packers at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 24, Bengals 21

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Packers for this play, but at -200, the line is simply not worth the juice. Bet on the spread and/or the O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET BENGALS +4.5 (-110).

While I do believe the Packers and Love will come away with the win, I expect Cincinnati to put up a fight. Bengals fans have a lot to look forward to with this game as both Cincinnati’s new free-agent class and draft class will be looking to impress. Look for this game to come down to a field goal finish.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 35.5 (-105).

Both teams have a lot of offensive weapons, but neither team has the stability under center they are used to. So I don’t see this being a very high-scoring affair, but it should still eclipse 36 total points. Both defenses should be very solid this year, but with this being preseason Week 1, I do expect to see some chemistry issues and sloppy football that will lead to this game hitting on the Over.

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AFC Championship Game: Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Bengals (14-4) and Kansas City Chiefs (15-3) face off Sunday in the AFC Championship Game with kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium set for 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Chiefs odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

This will be the 2nd straight season the Bengals and Chiefs have met in the AFC Championship Game in Kansas City. Cincinnati won last year’s AFC title game in overtime 27-24 as 7-point underdogs. The Bengals are 3-0 overall against the Chiefs with Joe Burrow at QB — winning all 3 as underdogs in the 3 matchups that happened in the calendar year of 2022.

Cincinnati beat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 last week as 6-point road underdogs. The Bengals have won 10 straight, going 8-1-1 against the spread (ATS). The Chiefs beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 last week, failing to cover as 10-point favorites. The Chiefs have won 6 straight, but are 2-4 ATS during that stretch.

Outside of the budding rivalry between the Bengals and Chiefs, the biggest storyline heading into this game is the health status of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a high ankle sprain against the Jaguars. He was a full participant in practice this week and is confirmed to play Sunday.

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Bengals at Chiefs odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bengals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Chiefs -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +2 (-110) | Chiefs -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bengals at Chiefs key injuries

Bengals

OG Alex Kappa (ankle) out
OT Jonah Williams (knee) out

Chiefs

TE Travis Kelce (back) questionable
WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis) questionable
WR Justin Watson (illness) questionable

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Bengals at Chiefs picks and predictions

Prediction

Chiefs 31, Bengals 27

Moneyline

The last time these teams met in Week 13, the Chiefs were missing LG Joe Thuney — their best-graded pass-blocking offensive lineman by PFF — while Kelce committed an uncharacteristic fumble and kicker Harrison Butker missed a crucial field goal in the 4th quarter.

This time around, the Chiefs have a healthy offensive line while the Bengals are missing 2 starting offensive linemen. The Chiefs have also appeared to clean up their turnover and kicking issues — they have committed just 1 offensive turnover in their last 4 games, while Butker hasn’t missed a kick since Week 15 (although 1 was blocked due to poor protection).

Even with a less-healthy Mahomes, the Chiefs should be able to finally take care of business against Cincinnati at home in this grudge match.

LEAN CHIEFS (-125).

Against the spread

There’s no need to bet the spread since the moneyline pays out close to the same. This could easily end up a 1-point contest, so its best to just pick a winner and stick with it.

AVOID the spread and bet the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

In the last 3 games between the Bengals and Chiefs, the point totals were 65, 51 and 51.

Even with Mahomes not at full strength he was able to lead the Chiefs to victory last week, and it’s not the 1st time in his career he has successfully played through an injury. The Bengals, meanwhile, have put up at least 27 points on the Chiefs every time they’ve played them. Barring a surprising defensive effort, this one should hit the over.

LEAN OVER 48 (-112).

Bonus props

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase ANYTIME TD (-105)

Chase has 11 TDs in 14 games this season, including 5 TDs in his last 6 games. He also has 1 TD in each of the Bengals’ postseason wins this year. Chase didn’t score a TD against the Chiefs earlier this season, but did have 7 receptions and 97 yards. The Chiefs generally have trouble containing Chase, who has a 417 yards and 4 TDs against them in 3 games. Expect Burrow to find Chase in the end zone at least once this Sunday.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce ANYTIME TD (-110)

Kelce has 14 TDs in 18 games this season. He went on a cold streak from Weeks 13-18, but put up 2 TDs against the Jaguars last week. Kelce has been a star during the playoffs in his career, scoring 14 TDs in 16 career playoff games, including at least 1 TD in 7 of his last 8 playoff games. Kelce had 95 yards and 1 TD against Cincinnati in last year’s AFC Championship Game. Mahomes will lean on Kelce again in this matchup.

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