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Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) visit the Cleveland Browns (2-5) for an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff in the Week 8 Monday Night Football game on ESPN. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bengals vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals offense has started to roll after a slow start, amassing 65 total points over the past 2 games. Cincinnati could hit a speed bump, though, as it lost WR Ja’Marr Chase to a hip injury. While it seems he’ll avoid the reserve/injured list, the dynamic wideout is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow is 0-3 in his short career vs. the Browns, including 0-2 during his rookie season of 2020. In just the 2nd game of his career, he lost a 35-30 thriller under the lights in Cleveland on a Thursday night despite throwing for 316 yards and 3 TDs. Five games later, he lost 37-34 in Cincy despite 406 passing yards and 4 TDs (3 passing, 1 rushing). Last season in a 41-16 home loss, he threw for 282 yards with 2 INTs, and he didn’t play at Cleveland in Week 18 as the Bengals already secured their playoff spot.

The Browns have a dismal 2-5 record this season, but 4 of the losses have come by a total of 9 points, including 23-20 at Baltimore in Week 7 as 6.5-point underdogs. Cleveland is 1-3 straight up and against the spread (SU/ATS) in 4 home games, but it won its only prime-time matchup there this season, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-17 in Week 3 on a Thursday night.

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Bengals at Browns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Browns +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread: Bengals -3.5 (-101) | Browns +3.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bengals at Browns key injuries

Bengals

CB Eli Apple (hamstring) doubtful
WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) out
WR Stanley Morgan (hamstring) out
DL Josh Tupou (calf) out

Browns

TE Pharaoh Brown (concussion, neck) questionable
CB Greg Newsome II (oblique) questionable
TE David Njoku (ankle) out
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (knee) questionable
OL Wyatt Teller (calf) out
CB Denzel Ward (concussion) out
CB Greedy Williams (illness) questionable

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Bengals at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 27, Browns 21

Moneyline

Cincinnati (-175) is a little pricey considering it is on the road. Cleveland (+145) has showed out in prime time, and Burrow has yet to beat the Browns in his career.

However, the Bengals are playing better football on both sides of the ball, especially lately. Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods is under fire for a reason as the D can’t stop anybody.

PASS and focus on the spread.

Against the spread

Playing BENGALS -3.5 (-101) comes with risks, especially with Cincinnati down one of its biggest vertical playmakers in Chase. However, even without the star wide receiver, it’s Burrow’s time to shine and he and his teammates will get it done under the lights in another excruciating, 1-score loss for the Browns.

Over/Under

OVER 44.5 (-115) is a tad risky, as prime-time games have actually trended to the Under this season. In fact, prime-time Under tickets have cashed at a 65.2% clip, going 15-8 through 23 games this season under the lights, or roughly every 2 out of 3.

Still, Burrow seems to get up for these “Battle of Ohio” tilts, and while he hasn’t won one yet, he has thrown for more than 300 yards in 2 of them.

Plus, the Over is 7-1-1 in the past 9 meetings in this series.

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Atlanta Falcons at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Atlanta Falcons (3-3) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Falcons vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Falcons have shocked everyone with their performance this season. With TE Kyle Pitts being a non-factor in most games, they have still been able to get out to a 3-3 record behind QB Marcus Mariota. Even better, they’re 6-0 against the spread (ATS). Rookies RB Tyler Allgeier and WR Drake London have stepped into the voids left by WR Calvin Ridley (suspended) and RB Cordarrelle Patterson (knee injury) and kept the Falcons from bottoming out like many expected.

The Bengals, after a slow start, have started to come alive. After a summer appendectomy, we knew QB Joe Burrow would take a bit to feel himself. This certainly was the case as Cincinnati opened 0-2. But in a 30-26 victory at New Orleans last Sunday, Cincy was finally able to get off the scoring schneid. The Bengals will hope to be able to score Sunday as well as points will be important for them to win this one.

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Falcons at Bengals odds

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Moneyline (ML): Falcons +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Bengals -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Falcons +6.5 (-103) | Bengals -6.5 (-117)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Falcons at Bengals key injuries

Falcons

CB Casey Hayward (shoulder) out, injured reserve
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) out, IR

Bengals

DL Josh Tupou (calf) out
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) out

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Falcons at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 28, Falcons 24

Moneyline

Cincinnati (-300) is not worth the risk as you have to risk 3 times your potential return.

There is some value in Atlanta (+245) — it’s worth a small bet if you think the Falcons can pull off the upset — but I’ll PASS and focus on the spread.

Against the spread

TAKE FALCONS +6.5 (-103).

Both the Falcons and the Bengals are great ATS this season. As mentioned above, the Falcons are a perfect 6-0 in covering the spread, while the Bengals are 4-2 ATS.

Mariota is a bit rejuvenated in 2022 and with the run game being key, the Falcons can keep this game close.

The Bengals with Burrow, Chase and Co., can score, but the Falcons will keep it close and not let their hosts pull away.

I favor the underdog FALCONS +6.5 (-103), which is my FAVORITE PLAY in this game.

Over/Under

TAKE OVER 47.5 (-105).

The worst part of the Bengals defense is its rush defense. The best part of the Falcons offense is the run game. In reverse, the worst part of the Falcons defense is the pass defense, and the best part of the Bengals offense is the passing game.

This is a classic matchup of 2 teams who do something great against the opponent’s weakness. It will lead to points in Cincinnati.

TAKE OVER 47.5 (-105).

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Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) travel south to the Caesars Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints (2-3) Sunday at 1 p.m. (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bengals vs. Saints odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After a bitter Week 4 loss in London to the Minnesota Vikings, the Saints came home and beat the Seattle Seahawks 39-32 behind the legs of RB Taysom Hill and his 4 TDs. While the defense was subpar, the offense finally showed something, which is a good sign for New Orleans.

The Bengals, after back-to-back wins, lost a closely fought battle at the Baltimore Ravens 19-17 on a last-second FG by Justin Tucker. A few different calls by coach Zac Taylor and this team might be on a 3-game win streak and leading its division. Instead, the Bengals trail the Ravens by a game. With RB Joe Mixon and WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Cincy has the horses to do it.

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Bengals at Saints odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bengals -130 (bet $130 to win $100) |Saints +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -2.5 (-112) | Saints +2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bengals at Saints key injuries

Bengals

WR Tee Higgins (ankle) questionable
OL Jonah Williams (knee) questionable

Saints

WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) questionable
CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) questionable
SS Marcus Maye (ribs) questionable
WR Chris Olave (concussion) questionable
WR Michael Thomas (ankle) questionable
DE Payton Turner (chest) questionable
QB Jameis Winston (back) questionable

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Bengals at Saints picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 31, Saints 20

Moneyline

PASS. I like the Bengals here. But they are the favorites and I prefer to take them ATS. So, I will stay away from the moneyline.

Against the spread

TAKE BENGALS -2.5 (-112).

With injuries mounting up for the Saints on offense and defense, the Bengals look like a safe bet here.

The Bengals offense is looking good behind QB Joe Burrow‘s passing game and the ground attack of Mixon, who had 5.6 yards per carry Sunday at the Ravens. Plus, Chase and Higgins are a dangerous receiving duo. Even if Higgins misses this game, the ability of WR Tyler Boyd to fill in is far better than the Saints, who might be without WRs Thomas and/or Olave.

CINCINNATI -2.5 (-112) is my FAVORITE PLAY of the game.

Over/Under

BET OVER 43.5 (-105).

The Saints might be missing a lot on offense, but they’re also missing a lot on defense. Maye is going to be missed against a terrific trio of Bengals receivers. If Lattimore is also unable to go for New Orleans, it will be even worse. This will allow the Bengals to score.

Although limited by injuries to Thomas and Olave, the Saints still have Hill and RB Alvin Kamara. This means points will also be coming their way. This could be a track meet in New Orleans. Expect some points – 43.5 is just too low.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) head to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday night to take on the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) in an AFC North battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bengals vs. Ravens odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals are coming off a long rest, beating the Miami Dolphins 27-15 two Thursday nights ago in a win that was largely overshadowed by a head injury to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa. Bengals QB Joe Burrow seems to continually be finding his stride week after week, completing 20 of 31 passes for 287 yards and 2 TDs with WR Tee Higgins (7 catches, 124 yards, 1 TD) being his top receiver. Last season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year WR Ja’Marr Chase tacked on 4 receptions for 81 yards.

The Cincinnati run game is still a weak point though. RB Joe Mixon rushed 24 times for only 61 yards, but he did score his first TD of the season. On defense, S Vonn Bell anchored the Bengals with 2 interceptions, including a game-sealing pick late in the 4th quarter. The Bengals will need to continue to protect Burrow and look for a spark on the ground in order to claim a victory on the road this week.

The Ravens fell to the Buffalo Bills 23-20 in Week 4. After leading 20-10 at halftime, Baltimore did not score in the second half. QB Lamar Jackson had 1 TD pass and 2 interceptions behind only 144 yards passing. On the ground, he carried the ball 11 times for 73 yards, while RB J.K. Dobbins carried the ball 13 times for 41 yards and a score.

Dobbins (4 receptions, 22 yards) caught the only Ravens TD pass of the day, too. Penalties ended up hurting the Ravens, who were flagged 9 times for 70 yards. Baltimore’s defense forced 2 turnovers, an interception and fumble, but it could not stop Buffalo late.

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Bengals at Ravens odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bengals +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Ravens -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +3.5 (-125) | Ravens -3.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bengals at Ravens key injuries

Bengals

WR Tee Higgins (ankle) questionable
TE Hayden Hurst (groin) questionable

Ravens

WR Rashod Bateman (foot) out
LB Justin Houston (groin) out
CB Marcus Peters (quadriceps) questionable
OL Ronnie Stanley (ankle) questionable

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Bengals at Ravens picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 28, Ravens 24

Moneyline

LEAN BENGALS (+140).

The Bengals have been finding their stride recently as the offensive line gets more reps together after acquiring 4 new starting linemen this offseason.

They have been able to protect Burrow more each week and that will be a crucial part of the game. The Bengals will also look to Mixon to open up the ground attack and take pressure off the receivers.

Against the spread

TAKE BENGALS +3.5 (-125).

Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games in Baltimore and the road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 matchups between these two.

Cincinnati crushed Baltimore twice last season, winning both games by more than 2 scores – beating the Ravens 41-21 at Cincy and 41-17 at Baltimore.

With the amount of offensive firepower Cincinnati has and with its defense becoming more dominant each week, expect the Bengals to keep this game within a field goal.

Over/Under

BET OVER 47.5 (-105).

These are 2 high-powered offenses that are both capable of putting up a lot of points.

Jackson and the Ravens have had success recently with their duality on the ground, while Burrow and the Bengals have found success through their explosive receivers.

Baltimore ranks 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards per attempt (5.4 yards) and should be able to run on Cincinnati, which is down its best run-stopper, DT D.J. Reader (knee). Cincinnati has scored 27 points in back-to-back weeks.

Expect big plays and a lot of points in this primetime matchup.

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Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Dolphins (3-0) travel to meet the Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) for Thursday Night Football at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime Video). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dolphins at Bengals, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Dolphins had a 3rd consecutive test against an AFC contender last Sunday, and they passed with flying colors. After topping the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens in the first 2 games, the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills came to town. Miami edged Buffalo 21-19 to remain 1 of only 2 unbeaten teams in the NFL.

The Bengals have gotten off to a sluggish start, but posted their 1st victory last week against the New York Jets, winning 27-12. The Bengals cashed the Under for a 3rd consecutive outing.

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Dolphins at Bengals odds

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Money line (ML): Dolphins +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Bengals -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dolphins +4.5 (-115) | Bengals -4.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Dolphins at Bengals key injuries

Dolphins

OT Terron Armstead (toe) questionable
CB Xavien Howard (groin, glute) questionable
S Brandon Jones (chest) questionable
QB Tua Tagovailoa (back, ankle) questionable
WR Jaylen Waddle (groin) questionable
WR Cedrick Wilson (ribs, toe) questionable

Bengals

OT La’El Collins (back) questionable
LB Germaine Pratt (knee) questionable
DT D.J. Reader (knee) out
TE Drew Sample (knee) out

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Dolphins at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 25, Dolphins 19

Money line

The Bengals (-205) have just been too inconsistent to this point to risk more than 2 times your potential return, even though Cincinnati likely has the upper hand here with the Dolphins (+170) literally limping into the game with many key injuries.

PASS.

Against the spread

At first glance, an unbeaten Dolphins +4.5 (-115) looks like a gift from the sportsbooks. But BENGALS -4.5 (-107) is the play here.

While I don’t mind QB Teddy Bridgewater under center if Tua is unable to go, if Waddle were to sit, too, that’s bad news for the offense. And seeing Howard on the injury report on the defensive side of the ball would allow QB Joe Burrow to pick apart the Dolphins secondary with his cadre of impressive receivers.

This has the look of a breakout performance for Cincinnati, getting itself back on track for another playoff run.

Over/Under

The lean is to UNDER 46.5 (-105) here, especially if Tua and/or Waddle are inactive.

Prime time games have cashed the Under in 7 of 10 games under the lights already this season, and this game appears ‘primed’ to go Under on Prime Video. See what I did there?

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Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Jets (1-1) welcome the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) to MetLife Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bengals vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Jets enter this game off of one of the most thrilling comebacks in the NFL this season. They trailed the Cleveland Browns 30-17 with under 2 minutes left and pulled out a 31-30 victory.

QB Joe Flacco threw for 4 touchdowns, 2 of which went to rookie WR Garrett Wilson in his first NFL game eclipsing 100 receiving yards. Rookie RB Breece Hall turned 7 carries into 50 rushing yards.

The Bengals were able to rally back from a rough start at the Dallas Cowboys but still managed to lose 20-17 to arguably the worst team in the NFL. Dallas played with QB Cooper Rush under center in place of injured star QB Dak Prescott.

The Bengals opened their season with a 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Star QB Joe Burrow has struggled so far this season, throwing for 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.

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Bengals at Jets odds

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Money line (ML): Bengals -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Jets +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -5.5 (-117) | Jets +5.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bengals at Jets key injuries

Bengals

OT La’el Collins (back) questionable
TE Hayden Hurst (groin) questionable
LB Germaine Pratt (knee) doubtful

Jets

WR Corey Davis (knee) questionable
OL George Fant (knee) questionable
DL John Franklin-Myers (toe/quad) questionable
TE CJ Uzomah (hamstring) questionable
S Jordan Whitehead (calf) questionable
DL Quinnen Williams (foot) questionable
QB Zach Wilson (knee) out

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Bengals at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 24, Jets 20

Money line

PASS.

The Jets are enticing at +210, especially at home coming off a win over Cleveland. I’ll pass here though as I don’t see the Bengals losing 3 straight to commence the season off their Super Bowl appearance last year.

Against the spread

LEAN JETS +5.5 (-103).

The Jets looked good last week.

Despite the late-game heroics needed, Flacco did enough, and he’ll again get the start against a Bengals team that allowed Rush to drive on them late in the game and get in field goal range.

Wilson and Hall provide some spunk to the offense, enough to help Flacco do what he does best as a signal-caller who is not special yet certainly competent. Flacco had a near-perfect game against the Browns.

Bengals bettors may continue to the buy-low strategy, but there have been few positives. Burrow has been sacked 13 times, and the offensive line with 4 new starters looks as confused as ever.

They have still allowed more than 20 points per game despite not playing against a competent offense. Put it all together, and I’ll back the JETS +5.5 (-103).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 45.5 (-115).

Whether it was against Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry or Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, the Bengals’ defense played well in the 2022 postseason and was the main force behind that long postseason run.

They returned many key players who have held both opponents to 23 or fewer points despite Burrow struggling with turnovers. The Jets do not have a real standout weapon, and Wilson will likely be followed by CB Chidobe Awuzie.

Similarly, the Bengals have scored 37 points through 2 games, and their offense seems to stall in the endzone. They struggle against elite pass rushers, and DE Carl Lawson and DT Sheldon Rankins fit the mold.

With that in mind, I’ll back the UNDER 45.5 (-115).

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Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys Week 2 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) and Dallas Cowboys (0-1) play a Week 2 matchup Sunday at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bengals vs. Cowboys odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow finished with 5 turnovers in the Bengals’ 23-20 overtime loss vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener last Sunday. Bengals K Evan McPherson missed a potential game-winning kick in overtime in their first game since Super Bowl LVI. Cincinnati lost after closing as a 7.5-point favorite.

The Under is 6-0 in Cincinnati’s last 6 games.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had surgery on his right thumb Monday after slamming his hand on the helmet of Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett in the 4th quarter of a 19-3 loss vs. the Bucs last Sunday. Dallas’ offense struggled vs. Tampa Bay, despite finishing the 2021 season 1st in points per game (30.4).

Backup QB Cooper Rush will make the 2nd start of his career Sunday in Prescott’s absence. Rush threw for 325 yards and 2 TDs in a 20-16 win at the Minnesota Vikings in his NFL debut last October.

Dallas is 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games following a loss.

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Bengals at Cowboys odds

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Money line (ML): Bengals -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Cowboys +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -6.5 (-125) | Cowboys +6.5 (+102)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Cowboys key injuries

Bengals

WR Tee Higgins (concussion) probable

Cowboys

WR Michael Gallup (knee) questionable
S Jayron Kearse (knee) questionable
OL Connor McGovern (ankle) doubtful
QB Dak Prescott (hand) out

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Bengals at Cowboys picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 20, Cowboys 17

Money line

The Bengals (-320) money line will likely hit but is too expensive for a team that might be suffering from a Super Bowl hangover.

PASS.

Against the spread

The market is overreacting to Prescott’s injury. Rush showed in his 1st start vs. Minnesota that, with preparation, he is capable of winning games. While I’m not suggesting that Dallas will win, this is too many points against a Bengals team that might have peaked last season.

BET THE COWBOYS +6.5 (+102).

Over/Under

A Dallas cover would likely lend itself to a lower-scoring game. The fewer points that are scored, the more valuable each point becomes on the underdog’s spread. While Dallas’ offense disappointed last Sunday vs. Tampa Bay, the defense held last season’s 2nd-ranked offense to just 19 points.

BET UNDER 41.5 (-110).

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bengals welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Paycor Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Steelers vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals are coming off their 1st Super Bowl appearance since 1988 and they’ll look to avoid a hangover similar to that of their opponent — the Los Angeles Rams, who were blown out 31-10 Thursday by the Buffalo Bills.

The Bengals are led by star QB Joe Burrow and standout WR Ja’Marr Chase. They added 3 starting offensive linemen in free agency and have retained the key parts of their defense as well.

The Steelers, on the other hand, saw their long-time QB Ben Roethlisberger retire. He’ll, at least for now, be replaced by QB Mitchell Trubisky and not 1st-round pick QB Kenny Pickett.

Pittsburgh’s offense will be led by RB Najee Harris while the defense is led by DE T.J. Watt, one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL. Pittsburgh is projected to finish last in the AFC North.

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Steelers at Bengals odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:36 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Steelers +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Bengals -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +6.5 (-103) | Bengals -6.5 (-117)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Steelers at Bengals key injuries

Steelers

None

Bengals

WR/PR Trent Taylor (hamstring) questionable

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Steelers at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 24, Steelers 20

Money line

PASS.

The Steelers don’t have the talent to keep pace and were destroyed on the road in this environment last season.

It could be worth a small play to back Mike Tomlin if you’re high on the Watt-led defense, but ultimately, I’d look toward the spread to back Pittsburgh.

Against the spread

BET PITTSBURGH +6.5 (-110).

In 16 years, Tomlin has not had a losing season as a head coach. While that may not matter much here, it goes to show that he’s an elite coach, and elite coaches know how to keep games close.

The Bengals won 41-10 at home last season against Pittsburgh, but with it being 31-3 at half, Harris received just 8 carries and Roethlisberger had 2 picks. Pittsburgh should have more success in the pass game with Trubisky.

Also, the Bengals started off slow last season, losing in their home opener to the Minnesota Vikings. With Burrow and Tee Higgins not playing the preseason, a slow start seems almost inevitable.

The Steelers had a league-high 55 sacks last season, and while the Bengals did add 3 new linemen, they haven’t played together in an NFL game yet and didn’t get reps in the preseason.

With a rookie also starting on the line, there could be some possession-changing false starts or missed blocks. Given the strength of the Steelers defense, I like them to keep it within a touchdown.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 44.5 (-108).

That last sentence is why I favor the under in this matchup as well. The Steelers should want to take away the Bengals receivers and drop into zone with multiple safeties.

It could open up RB Joe Mixon and a rush attack that had 198 yards at home last season against the Steelers. If that’s the case, expect the clock to tick down in a hurry as Harris will get the bulk of the load for the Steelers.

The Bengals have an underrated defense that was the real difference-maker in their Super Bowl run. S Jessie Bates hasn’t missed a beat since his hold out, and they’ll add several new faces to the defensive line.

Pittsburgh was 7-10-1 while Cincinnati was 8-13 (playoff included) O/U last season, so both sides were better at cover the Under. Considering the style of the Steelers and likely pace of the game, I like the Under here.

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Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

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

The Arizona Cardinals visit the Cincinnati Bengals in each team’s preseason opener in 2022. Friday’s kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Paycor Stadium, airing only regionally for both teams in their home markets. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Bengals odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Cardinals play for the 1st time since their embarrassing 1st-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams and face the Bengals, the defending AFC champions. It is only the 2nd time the teams have played in the preseason with the first matchup in 1971.

The Cardinals are not expected to play almost any starters, including QB Kyler Murray.

The Bengals will not have QB Joe Burrow starting either. He is recovering from an appendectomy.

Cardinals at Bengals nickname odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:09 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bengals -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +2.5 (-110) | Bengals -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 30.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 20, Cardinals 17

Money line

The Bengals won their preseason opener a year ago and the Cardinals had their only preseason road game canceled last year.

Cincy went 0-1 at home last preseason. With Arizona sitting almost all of its starters, all the Bengals might need to do is get an early lead and then coast from there.

I LEAN BENGALS (-130).

Against the spread

In the Cardinals’ one preseason loss last year, it was by seven points. The Bengals’ lone preseason win was by five points.

Last season, the Bengals were 13-8 ATS and the Cardinals 11-7 ATS.

I again LEAN BENGALS -2.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

Two of the Bengals’ preseason contests last year had more than 30 points, while the other finished with exactly 30.

The Cardinals had 1 preseason game with a 35-point total and 1 with a 27-point total.

Take OVER 30.5 (-115).

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2022 Super Bowl: Bank on these 3 players to score a touchdown

Looking at what players could score an anytime touchdown with Super Bowl prop bets, with 2022 Super Bowl odds, picks and predictions.

Super Bowl LVI will feature the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, who will battle for a world championship Sunday at SoFi Stadium with an opening kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.

Below, we look at Super Bowl prop bets with NFL picks and predictions, specifically at who are the players to bank on to score an anytime touchdown.

While there is certainly debate as to who will win the Super Bowl, one thing is sure. There will be touchdowns scored. There has been at least one touchdown scored in every Super Bowl.

In my 2022 Super Bowl prediction, I have five touchdowns being scored. Who are the players we can count on to score?

Anytime TD 2022 Super Bowl prop bets

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:12 a.m. ET.

Rams WR Cooper Kupp (-180)

Kupp scored 16 touchdowns in the regular season and added 4 more in three postseason games. He has scored a touchdown in five straight games and in eight of his last nine. He is the surest bet, which is why the payout isn’t great.

Bengals RB Joe Mixon (+105)

Mixon scored 13 rushing touchdowns in the regular season and 1 in the postseason. The Rams have only allowed 20 passing touchdowns in 20 games. If the Bengals are going to get in the end zone, it will be on the ground. The Rams allowed 18 rushing touchdowns in the regular season.

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Rams RB Cam Akers (+125)

Akers has not scored yet since returning from his Achilles injury, but he is taking a larger role in the offense. QB Matthew Stafford scored 2 TDs in the postseason, but I expect Akers to get a goal-line carry Sunday.

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