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Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans AFC Divisional Round odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs begin Saturday when the Cincinnati Bengals (11-7) take on the Tennessee Titans (12-5). Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium (on CBS). Below, we look at the Bengals vs. Titans odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The AFC North Division champion Bengals entered the postseason as the conference’s No. 4 seed. They opened Wild Card Weekend with a 26-19 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders for their first postseason win since 1991. QB Joe Burrow passed for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns. After they took a 7-3 lead in the first quarter, they never trailed again.

The Titans enjoyed a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed in the AFC. They went 12-5 in the regular season, winning the AFC South. After having one of the league’s worst defenses in 2020, the Titans allowed the sixth-fewest points in the league this season (20.8 points per game).

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Bengals at Titans odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Bengals +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Titans -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +3.5 (-110) | Titans -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Bengals at Titans key injuries

Bengals

None

Titans

DL Teair Tart (ankle) questionable

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Bengals at Titans odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Titans 24, Bengals 17

Money line

The Titans went 7-2 at home this season. They are getting RB Derrick Henry and were already the No. 5 rushing offense in the league.

Both teams are great at stopping the run as the Titans were second in rush defense and the Bengals fifth.

The Titans are not as good against the pass but only allowed 12.8 points per game over their final five of the regular season.

Take the TITANS (-190).

Against the spread

The Bengals are 11-7 ATS. The Titans are 10-7 ATS.

However, the Titans covered the spread in six of nine home games. The Bengals, though, were 6-2 ATS on the road.

Henry will be the difference. Take the TITANS -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Titans only had two of their last nine games have totals of 48 or more. They were sixth in the league in points allowed.

With a strong defense and a ball-control offense with the league’s best back, take UNDER 47.5 (-112).

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Las Vegas Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Las Vegas Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals AFC Wild Card odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 5 seed Las Vegas Raiders kickoff the NFL playoffs Saturday when they visit the fourth-seeded Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in the AFC Wild Card round. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (on NBC). Below, we look at the Raiders vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Las Vegas earned its playoff berth by upsetting the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 in overtime on Sunday Night Football in Week 18 as a 3-point home underdog. The Raiders are 8-9 against the spread (ATS) and 8-9 Over/Under (O/U) with the eighth-toughest schedule, according to Football Outsiders.

Cincy won the AFC North in Week 17 after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 as a 3.5-point home underdog The Bengals opted to rest starters in Week 18 including QB Joe Burrow. They are 10-7 ATS and 8-9 O/U with the third-easiest schedule.

The Bengals handled business against the Raiders 32-13 in Week 11 as 2.5-point road underdogs. Burrow only passed for 148 yards with a 1 TD/0 INT ratio while Las Vegas QB Derek Carr completed 19 of 27 passes for 215 yards with a 1 TD/1 INT ratio.

However, Cincy outrushed Las Vegas 159-72 yards and Bengals RB Joe Mixon gained 123 yards on 30 carries with 2 TDs.

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Raiders at Bengals odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Raiders +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Bengals -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread: Raiders +5.5 (-108) | Bengals -5.5 (-112)
Over/Under: 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raiders at Bengals key injuries

Raiders

DT Johnathan Hankins (back/knee) questionable

Bengals

None

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Prediction

Raiders 23, Bengals 20

Money line

SPRINKLE on the RAIDERS (+190) with the plan of betting more on their spread. This number is juiced up based on the results of the first Raiders-Bengals meeting this season in Las Vegas Week 11.

Cincy won that game 32-13, but the score is misleading. The Bengals only led 13-6 after three quarters, and finished with just 10 more total yards than the Raiders for the game.

Las Vegas lost because of a fourth-quarter meltdown – getting outscored 19-7 – costly penalties and poor execution on third downs. The Raiders committed seven penalties for 77 yards and were 1-for-7 on third-down attempts.

Penalties and third-down conversion rates, to an extent, are highly variant stats that can heavily swing games. But penalties and third-down conversions tend to regress to the mean for teams game in and game out.

Also, Las Vegas’s pass-rush vs. Cincy’s pass blocking is the biggest mismatch in this contest.

The Bengals have the fifth-worst pass protection rating when combining Pro Football Focus’s (PFF) and ESPN’s pass-blocking grades, according to The Athletic’s Ben Baldwin.

Cincy’s poor pass protection faces a Las Vegas pass rush that blitzes at the lowest rate in the league, but its defensive line has the highest-pressure rate in the NFL, according to PFF.

Finally, Vegas has a couple of offensive edges over Cincy. Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow versus the Bengals secondary is the biggest WR/CB mismatch (PFF).

Cincy’s defense ranks 26th in fantasy points allowed to tight ends, so Vegas TE Darren Waller could be in for a nice playoff debut.

Again, only SPRINKLE on the RAIDERS (+190) if at all, because we are hitting their spread much harder.

Against the spread

BET RAIDERS +5.5 (-108) for 1.5 units based on the aforementioned rationale and because Las Vegas’ spread is the wiser wager.

More importantly, according to sports handicapper Steve Fezzik on R.J. Bell’s Dream Preview Podcast, teams with the tougher strength of schedule in the wild card round are 48-22-2 ATS since 2002.

On top of that, underdogs in the wild card round are 15-7 ATS (10-12 overall) over the past five seasons.

LAS VEGAS +5.5 (-108) is my favorite wager. If you’re also going to bet Las Vegas’ money line, definitely bet the spread heavier.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 48.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit only because I prefer the Las Vegas sides more than the total here.

Las Vegas’ defense limits big pass plays (it ranks fifth in explosive pass play allowed) and Cincy’s offense thrives on big pass plays (it ranks second in explosive pass plays), according to Sharp Football Stats.

On the other hand, Las Vegas struggles to convert on third downs and in the red zone.

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Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals Week 17 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Chiefs (11-4) go for a ninth win in a row Sunday when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals (9-6) in Week 17. This pivotal AFC tilt is set for 1 p.m. ET from Paul Brown Stadium. Below, we look at the Chiefs vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

After starting the season 3-4, the Chiefs now lead the AFC at 11-4 after winning eight straight games, five of which were by double-digits. Their most recent win was a 36-10 home victory over Pittsburgh in Week 16. It was Kansas City’s third-consecutive, 30-point game. The Chiefs have covered the spread six games in a row with the Over cashing in the last three.

The Bengals are winners of their last two games, crushing Baltimore last Sunday 41-21. QB Joe Burrow threw for 525 yards against the Ravens as the offense bounced back from a disappointing 15-point performance in a 5-point win at Denver in Week 15. The Bengals have covered the spread in their last two games.

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Chiefs at Bengals odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Chiefs -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Bengals +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Chiefs -5.5 (-108) | Bengals +5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

Chiefs at Bengals key injuries

Chiefs

RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) questionable
LG Joe Thuney (illness) questionable

Bengals

LB Germaine Pratt (reserve/COVID-19 list) out
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) probable

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Prediction

Chiefs 27, Bengals 21

Money line

In a matchup like this between two quality AFC teams, it feels safer to go with the one that’s played far more consistent football the last two months. The Chiefs have won their last eight games, while the Bengals lost to the 49ers, Chargers, Browns and Jets in that same span. Cincinnati has been incredibly difficult to predict.

At -230, the Chiefs’ money line doesn’t offer much return, so I would PASS here and bet on the spread.

Against the spread

The Chiefs haven’t kept many of their recent games very close, recording four blowouts (Raiders twice, Broncos and Steelers) in the last two months. I don’t expect them to crush the Bengals in the same way, but they should be able to cover the 5.5-point spread.

They’ve covered the spread in their last six and that should continue Sunday. Take CHIEFS -5.5 (-108).

Over/Under

The Chiefs defense hasn’t received enough credit for the way it has played this season. Kansas City has allowed more than 14 points just once in its last seven games, and that came against the high-powered Los Angeles Chargers.

The Bengals are capable of lighting up the scoreboard too, but I think their 41-point outburst against the Ravens was more a product of a Baltimore’s banged-up secondary.

With the total inflated, I like UNDER 51.5 (-117) in this one.

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Underdog corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions of Week 17

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 17, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

NFL point-spread favorites continued their late-season surge last week, but we hit on two of our three selections here in “Underdog Corner,” cashing with outright wins by the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills.

That upped our season record to a nice-and-profitable 31-17 (.646) with 26 outright winners.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 17

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Cincinnati Bengals +5.5 (-112) vs. Kansas City Chiefs

This is a crucial contest for both of these AFC contenders with the conference’s No. 1 seed and a division title among the items on the line.

QB Patrick Mahomes and the 11-4 Chiefs have won eight straight (with six straight covers) to put the wraps on another AFC West crown and surge into pole position in the AFC.

QB Joe Burrow and the Bengals, meanwhile, have won four of their last six and need another victory to clinch their first AFC North crown since 2015.

The Chiefs are the better team with more big-game experience, but Burrow and Co. have more than enough firepower to keep this one close at home. Take the BENGALS (+5.5) and the points.

Houston Texans +12.5 (-112) at San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco has won five of its last seven to move into the thick of the NFC playoff chase but lost last Thursday night against the Titans and now may be without starting QB Jimmy Garoppolo due to a thumb injury.

The Texans, meanwhile, have no such postseason aspirations at 4-11 but continue to play hard behind better-than-you-think rookie QB Davis Mills and have won two straight by double digits, including last Sunday’s 41-29 upset of the 13.5-point favorite Chargers.

Given the Niners’ QB uncertainty and their 5-8 against-the-spread (ATS) record at home since the start of last season, we’re taking the TEXANS (+12.5).

Pittsburgh Steelers +3.5 (-120) vs. Cleveland Browns

The 7-7-1 Steelers and 7-8 Browns still have slim AFC chances so this is basically a de facto elimination game in the regular-season Monday Night Football finale.

Pittsburgh has had the upper hand in this series of late, going 10-3-1 straight up (SU) and 8-5-1 ATS since 2015, including a 15-10 road win in Cleveland as a 5.5-point underdog on Halloween.

But the main reason we like Pittsburgh here is that this likely will be the final home game of QB Ben Roethlisberger’s storied career, and it’s hard to imagine the STEELERS (+3.5) coming up short.

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Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

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

The AFC North race is coming down to the wire and there’s no bigger game on the docket in Week 16 than the Sunday showdown between the Baltimore Ravens (8-6) and Cincinnati Bengals (8-6). Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET from Paul Brown Stadium. Below, we look at the Ravens vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Ravens have lost their last three games, including two in the final seconds after failed two-point conversion attempts. QB Lamar Jackson missed Week 15 with an ankle injury he suffered the week before, but QB Tyler Huntley did an admirable job leading the Ravens against the Green Bay Packers, nearly pulling off an upset.

The Bengals snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over the Denver Broncos last week, barely winning 15-10 as 3-point underdogs. They’ve been inconsistent all season despite getting strong play from QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase. In their first meeting of the season, the Bengals blew out the Ravens 41-17 in Week 7.

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Ravens at Bengals odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Ravens +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Bengals -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +4.5 (-112) | Bengals -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Ravens at Bengals key injuries

Ravens

DE Calais Campbell (thigh) questionable
WR Devin Duvernay (ankle) doubtful
QB Tyler Huntley (illness) questionable
QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) questionable
OT Patrick Mekari (hand) questionable
OT Tyre Phillips (knee) doubtful
G Ben Powers (foot) out
DB Brandon Stephens (illness) questionable

Bengals

OL Hakeem Adeniji (ankle) questionable
OL Fred Johnson (illness) questionable
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) out

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Prediction

Ravens 20, Bengals 17

Money line

It’s unclear if the Ravens will have Jackson, but there’s still an outside chance that he’ll play. Even if he doesn’t, Huntley has looked plenty capable of operating Baltimore’s offense.

After getting blown out by Cincinnati earlier this season, the Ravens should bounce back with a better performance this time around – especially coming off a narrow loss to the Packers. I like the RAVENS (+175) to win outright.

Against the spread

If you want to play it a bit safer than the money line, you can take the RAVENS +4.5 (-112) with the points. That’ll be an even better value if Jackson is expected to play because the spread will likely move in the Ravens’ direction if that happens.

Baltimore covered the spread in the last two games that were played mostly without Jackson, and the Bengals haven’t exactly been the most impressive team lately.

Over/Under

In the last 10 games between the Ravens and Bengals, the Over is 5-5. It’s been tough to predict which way the total will go in this rivalry, but with Jackson uncertain to play and the Bengals offense scoring just 15 against Denver, this could be a low-scoring game.

I like the UNDER 44.5 (-112).

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

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals Week 14 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-6) will face the Cincinnati Bengals (7-5) Sunday afternoon in Week 14. Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET at Paul Brown Stadium. Below, we look at the 49ers vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The 49ers, after winning three games in a row and four out of five, fell 30-23 to the Seattle Seahawks last week.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo was intercepted twice and sacked once for a safety, and the defense allowed the Seahawks to rush for 146 yards and two touchdowns. San Francisco maintains the No. 7 seed in the NFC.

The Bengals are currently the No. 6 seed in the AFC. They lost at home last week 41-22 to the Los Angeles Chargers. Bengals QB Joe Burrow was picked off twice and Chargers QB Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes.

49ers at Bengals odds, spread and lines

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Money line: 49ers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bengals +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread (ATS): 49ers -1.5 (-115) | Bengals +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

49ers at Bengals key injuries

49ers

RB Trenton Cannon (concussion) questionable
WR Deebo Samuel (groin) questionable
LB Dre Greenlaw (groin) out
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) out
DL Maurice Hurst (calf) out

Bengals

RB Joe Mixon (illness) questionable
WR Tee Higgins (ankle) questionable
LB Logan Wilson (shoulder) out
CB Chidobe Awuzie (foot) questionable

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49ers at Bengals odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

49ers 33. Bengals 30

Money line

The 49ers are 4-2 on the road this season and have scored 30 or more points in four of their last six games.

The Bengals are inconsistent defensively this season. They have allowed over 30 points three times and 13 or fewer points four times.

The 49ers are the same. They have given up 30 or more five times and 17 or fewer four times.

This is a true toss-up game but the 49ers’ only two losses in their last six games were against division opponents.

Take the 49ERS (-125).

Against the spread

With the spread so small, it doesn’t make sense to look at one team on the money line and another ATS.

The 49ers are 5-7 ATS this season compared to the Bengals’ 6-6 ATS record. San Francisco has covered the spread in four of its last six games, while the Bengals have in four of their last seven.

Take the 49ERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

This should be a shootout. The Bengals have had five of their last six games hit the Over. The 49ers have had five of their last seven do the same.

Both teams are capable of scoring and allowing more than 30 points.

Take OVER 49.5 (-108).

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Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals Week 13 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) host the Los Angeles Chargers (6-5) Sunday for their Week 13 showdown at Paul Brown Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Chargers vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

L.A. has alternated between winning and losing over its past five games (1-4 ATS) with the latest being a 28-13 loss to the Denver Broncos as 2.5-point road favorites in Week 12. The Chargers are 5-6 ATS, 4-7 O/U and in playoff position at seventh in the AFC standings.

Cincy has won and covered in back-to-back games over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11 and the Pittsburgh Steelers this past Sunday. The Bengals are 6-5 ATS, 5-6 O/U and would be the first AFC Wild Card seed if the playoffs started today.

The Chargers beat the Bengals 16-13 as 2.5-point road favorites in Week 1 last season in what was the only game L.A. QB Justin Herbert didn’t start for the Chargers.

Also see: Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NFL Week 13 picks and predictions

Chargers at Bengals odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Chargers +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Bengals -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Chargers +3.5 (-130) | Bengals -3.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Chargers at Bengals key injuries

Chargers

LG Matt Feiler (ankle) questionable
DT Linval Joseph (health and safety protocols) questionable
CB Asante Samuel Jr. (concussion) questionable

Bengals

C Trey Hopkins (knee) questionable
RT Riley Reiff (ankle) questionable

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Prediction

Bengals 29, Chargers 20

Money line

BET the BENGALS (-160) because the Chargers (+130) cannot play complementary football. I go into further detail about this in the NFL Week 13 Bet Slippin’ Podcast featuring myself and Nathan Beighle.

However, Cincy is eighth in offensive success rate and fifth in defensive success rate. Whereas L.A. is 10th in offensive success rate and 30th in defensive success rate.

In fact, the Chargers have the worst rushing defense across several metrics and Bengals QB Joe Burrow is going to dice up L.A.’s defense is RB Joe Mixon has a good rushing game.

Furthermore, I could see both offenses moving the ball but Cincy is a way better red zone team.

For instance, the Bengals are second in red zone offensive success rate and top-10 in red zone success rate vs. the rush and pass (according to Warren Sharp). On the other hand, the Chargers are just 23rd in red zone offensive success rate and 19th or worse in red zone success rate vs. the run and pass.

Even though I project Cincy to win this game handily, I’d rather just lay it with BENGALS (-160) instead of fussing with the points.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the BENGALS -3.5 (+100) because of my aforementioned logic but we are getting the worst of the number so I’d prefer Cincy’s money line.

This game opened with the Bengals laying 2.5 points but Cincy’s spread has been steamed up past the key number of 3.

Again, the BENGALS -3.5 (+100) should cash but I’m just confident enough in Cincy outright that I’d spend more for the money line.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 49.5 (-105) because a vast majority of the market is betting the Over and I think this game gets played at Cincy’s pace since the Bengals should dominate the line of scrimmage.

In addition, Cincy play at the third-slowest neutral situation pace (second per snap) and second-slowest total pace. Also, L.A.’s offense can be one-dimensional. The Chargers gain the fewest yards per game in the NFL.

That said, my favorite wager in this game is Cincy’s money line.

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Underdog Corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions for Week 13

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 13, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

We were 1-2 here last week in Underdog Corner, hitting on the Miami Dolphins and coming up short with the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.
It was only our third losing week of the season, though, as our against-the-spread record stands at 25-11 (.694). A full 21 of those 25 underdog ATS winners have won outright as well.
That established, it’s on to our three selections for lucky Week 13.

NFL underdog predictions: Week 13

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New Orleans Saints +4.5 (-110) vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys still have a two-game lead atop the NFC East but have dropped three of their last four contests and continue to battle COVID issues with head coach Mike McCarthy out for this Thursday night road game.

The struggle also is real for the Saints, who have lost four straight since a Halloween upset of the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But New Orleans’ health fortunes finally appear to be on the upswing with Taysom Hill set to take the reins at quarterback, and stud RB Alvin Kamara likely to play for the first time since Week 9.

Additionally, New Orleans has been one of the league’s best with 12-4 ATS/11-5 SU records as an underdog since 2018, so we’re banking on the SAINTS (+4.5) to keep it close in the Week 13 opener.

Los Angeles Chargers +3.5 (-120) at Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals have put together back-to-back double-digit wins to move to 7-4. But their other two-game win streaks this season have been followed by losses, and we could easily see that happening again with the whole city still celebrating the Bengals’ first season sweep of the hated Pittsburgh Steelers since 2009.

The up-and-down Chargers, meanwhile, were stymied in a 28-13 road loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday to fall to 6-5.

The Bolts, though, have performed better as underdog (6-4 ATS) than favorite (7-9) over the last two seasons, so we’ll take CHARGERS (+3.5) catching the field goal-and-the-hook Sunday.

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Seattle Seahawks +3.5 (-120) vs. San Francisco 49ers

These are two NFC West rivals trending in completely different directions with the Niners having won and covered in four of their last five while the 3-8 Seahawks have dropped six of seven since beating the host 49ers 28-21 in Week 4.

But we’re banking on one last stand from Russell Wilson and Co., who have won 13 of the last 15 meetings (10-5 ATS) against San Francisco, who will be without injured do-it-all WR Deebo Samuel in this one.

Take the SEAHAWKS (+3.5) and the points at home.

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-1) travel to Paul Brown Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) Sunday in Week 12. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Steelers vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bengals are coming off a dominant 32-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. However, with losses to the New York Jets and Chicago Bears it’s difficult to trust them.

They’re led offensively by star QB Joe Burrow and rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase. They enter as solid favorites having had a successful season despite those bad losses. The Bengals haven’t swept the Steelers in the regular season since 2009.

The Steelers will finally get their top defenders back as S Minkah Fitzpatrick and LB T.J. Watt are both expected to play. Pittsburgh needs a big-time win to stay in playoff contention.

The Steelers are led on offense by RB Najee Harris who has had 22 or more carries in five of their last six games. He’ll likely be featured heavily Sunday.

Steelers at Bengals odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:36 a.m. ET.

Money line: Steelers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bengals -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +3.5 (-112) | Bengals -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

Steelers at Bengals key injuries

Steelers

CB Joe Haden (foot) questionable
TE Eric Ebron (knee) out

Bengals

WR Auden Tate (thigh) doubtful

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Steelers at Bengals odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Steelers 24, Bengals 23

Money line

“LEAN” to the STEELERS (+155) because they’re getting healthier and should be able to run all over Cincinnati.

The Bengals allowed over 400 yards through the air to Jets QB Mike White and over 150 yards on the ground to the RB Kareem Hunt-less Cleveland Browns in their last three games.

While they thrashed the Raiders, that was more based on the ineptitude of Las Vegas. It should be the opposite for Pittsburgh, who should’ve easily defeated the Los Angeles Chargers had their full array of players been healthy.

The Bengals are just 2-2 at home, having won four of six on the road. They’ll again by short their second-best cornerback Trae Waynes which could hamper them defensively. Waynes has been on injured reserve since early October.

Veteran QB Ben Roethlisberger has had the Bengals’ number over the past decade, and as noted, the Bengals haven’t swept the Steelers since 2009. This should be a good showing from Big Ben.

Against the spread

BET on the STEELERS +3.5 (-112) for as much, if not more than, a money line wager.

The Steelers know this Bengals team. They’ll be ready for the speed of Chase and the play of Burrow. They should be primed to take on another quality offense and succeed after seeing the Chargers last week.

Throwing will be tough for the Burrow and the Bengals as Watt is expected back and will play a huge part in this game. He’ll pressure a Bengals offensive line that was ranked the 25th-best in the NFL by PFF prior to the season’s commencement.

Watt and DE Cameron Heyward will wreak havoc on the Bengals line. While they can return the favor against a weak Steelers line, the faith should be put in the team with the veteran quarterback.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 43.5 (-117) as the better side here.

Big Ben had two interceptions and Harris ran for just 40 yards the last time these two teams took the field. That’s more than likely not going to happen again. That’s the only time this season the Steelers have scored 10 or fewer.

Both teams are allowing over 21 points per game. This will be a tough total if one team has a sluggish day, but with all the talent on the offensive side of the ball, I expect points on the board.

However, I’d still look to the Steelers spread for the best value.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Las Vegas Raiders odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Las Vegas Raiders odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) will look to get back on track Sunday when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders (5-4). Kickoff from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bengals vs. Raiders odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bengals have dropped their last two games, losing to the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. They’re fresh off a bye week, though, and are trying to right the ship by beating the Raiders. The Browns made easy work of the Bengals in Week 9, cruising to a 41-16 win in what was Cincinnati’s lowest scoring output of the season.

The Raiders have also lost their last two games, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants in the last two weeks. The Chiefs blew them out 41-14, while the Giants won by a touchdown 23-16. Las Vegas ranks 17th in points scored despite being eighth in yards, while the defense is allowing 25.6 points per game, ranking 26th in that department.

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Bengals at Raiders odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bengals -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Raiders +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -1.5 (-110) | Raiders +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Bengals at Raiders key injuries

Bengals

None

Raiders

CB Brandon Facyson (finger/hamstring) questionable
FB Alec Ingold (knee) out

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Bengals at Raiders odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bengals 31, Raiders 24

Money line

The Bengals have the added benefit of coming off a bye in this one, giving them extra time to rest and recover from any minor injuries. It was mostly the defense that failed them in their last two games, allowing 75 total points, but the offense needs to play better, too.

I think they’ll bounce back from two disappointing losses and play well against the struggling Raiders, who have only scored 30 total points in their last two. BET BENGALS (-120) to win outright.

Against the spread

Both of these teams are 4-5 ATS this season and failed to cover in their last two games. The Bengals are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the Raiders and 3-2 ATS in five road games this season.

I like the BENGALS -1.5 (-110) to cover and win fairly easily.

Over/Under

The total has gone Over in each of the Bengals’ last three games and in three of the Raiders’ last four. Despite these teams not scoring a ton in recent weeks, their middling defenses have allowed opponents to put up points.

That should continue Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. I like the OVER 50.5 (-105) in this one.

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