Colts vs. Bengals: NFL Week 14 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Colts vs. Bengals
Colts vs. Bengals
The Bengals showed last Monday that they’re a team that could play a role in the playoff picture. They’ll take on a Colts team clinging to a Wild Card spot currently. There has certainly been drop off from Joe Burrow to Jake Browning, but Browning exceeded expectations in his last start at Jacksonville with a 32/37 day including 354 yards and a touchdown pass. They’ll take on a Colts team that has had their lapses defensively, allowing 27 or more points in five games this year. Jonathan Taylor will be out for the Colts, but against this Bengals team it might not matter. The Bengals still sit at 27th in defensive DVOA and the Colts have shown enough of an acumen offensively to prove they can put up points. There is some wind and cold temperatures in the forecast, but the nasty weather that might hit some other areas isn’t expected in Cincinnati. All of this is a recipe for an over.
Pick: Over 44
-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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