Seahawks vs. Bengals: NFL Week 6 Odds, Picks & Player Prop Bets
I’m Andrew Erickson, and I’m here to guide you through each game on the NFL slate, offering insights and recommendations on sides, totals, and player props that you can quickly turn into a big single-game parlay. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just dipping your toes into the world of NFL wagering - I know that I am for the first time now that my state has legalized wagering - this primer is designed to provide you with valuable perspectives and picks for the upcoming NFL week of action. Here are my top picks for Seahawks vs. Bengals.
NFL Betting Primer: Seahawks vs. Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN -2.5) vs. Seattle Seahawks
After everybody was completely out of the Bengals, we were BACK IN before it was cool. Last week we backed the Bengals and Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the calf came through.
Maybe it was Burrow’s health that fixed everything. Or maybe it was a bad defense in the form of the Arizona Cardinals giving Cincy the perfect get-right spot. Either way, Seattle’s defense shouldn’t stop this Bengals offense from continuing to surge.
The Seahawks’ defenses rank dead last in red-zone efficiency to their opponents while ranking 31st in third down conversion rate.
Seattle’s rush defense is much improved – 3.2 yards per carry allowed, 6th fewest rushing yards allowed per game – allowing just 2.8 yards per carry to opposing RBs. An average of 23 carries faced for just 59 yards. But they can’t stop allowing rushing TDs – ranked third-most allowed per game.
As for the Bengals defense, that’s an entirely different issue. They haven’t played great. 20th in points per game, 21st on third downs, 25th in yards per play.
Specifically, they have struggled against the run. 6.5 yards per carry allowed last week to Cardinals without their starting RB. 5th-most rushing yards allowed per game to RBs, 2nd-most rushing yards allowed per game.
Cincy’s run defense is the spitting image of the New York Giants run defense – that Seattle hung 120-plus rushing yards on in Week 4 – so I’d expect zero issues for Seattle to move and score with the vastly improved red-zone offense from last season.
Considering Cincy’s overall defensive struggles – I think this game can be a sneaky shootout. Seattle’s OL should be at full strength coming off a bye week.
Just keep an eye on the weather. Chance of rain and wind but it looks like it will be on the lesser extremes than some other games this week.
For props, back to Joe Mixon‘s rushing UNDERS. The Seattle rush defense is much improved – 3.2 yards per carry allowed, 6th fewest rushing yards allowed per game – allowing just 2.6 yards per carry to opposing RBs. An average of 22.8 carries faced for just 59 yards.
My Picks:
- Over 44.5 (-105 FanDuel Sportsbook)
My Props:
- Joe Mixon UNDER 64.5 rushing yards (-115 DraftKings Sportsbook)
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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