Bills vs. Bengals: NFL Week 9 Odds & Picks (Sunday Night Football)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Bills vs. Bengals
Bills vs. Bengals
Sunday night we have a rematch of the AFC Divisional Round game that saw the Bengals defeat the Bills. A rough start to the year after a preseason injury for Joe Burrow had people wondering if the Bengals would even be able to make it back to the playoffs in 2023. Burrow has quieted those doubters with 785 yards and eight touchdowns during a three-game winning streak including wins over solid defenses in Seattle and San Francisco. Early season success has turned on its head for Buffalo who rode a solid performance last Thursday night to end a drought that saw them one play away from losing three consecutive games. A key reason for the slide was allowing opposing quarterbacks to have solid games against this pass-defense. Burrow and company should have a field day against a defense that allowed Mac Jones to look good. I typically try to stay away from backing a hot team and fading a cold team, but the matchup is too good. I’m backing the Bengals on Sunday night.
Pick: Bengals -1.5
-Ryan Rodeman
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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