Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) vs Washington Commanders (0-1)
Game Info: Monday, September 23, 2024 at 8:15 pm (Paycor Stadium)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati Bengals -7.5 / Washington Commanders +7.5 --- Over/Under: 47.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals meet in week 3 NFL action from PayCor Stadium on Monday Night Football. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction.
Washington Commanders Recap
The Washington Commanders come into this one looking to build on their first win of the season after taking out the New York Giants by a final score of 21-18 last time out. After this game, the Commanders will head out to the desert to take on the Arizona Cardinals.
Commanders Trying To Keep Ball Rolling
Jayden Daniels has thrown for 410 yards on 75.5% passing while also rushing for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Brian Robinson Jr. has a team-high 173 rushing yards and a touchdown while Austin Ekeler leads the Washington receiving group with 7 grabs for 99 yards. Zach Ertz also has 90 receiving yards as well as 7 receptions of his own this season. On defense, Bobby Wagner leads the Commanders with 19 total tackles including 10 solo tackles while Benjamin St-Juste has a team-high 11 solo tackles and Clelin Ferrell has a pair of sacks this season.
Why the Washington Commanders Will Win
- The Commanders have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a home win.
- The Bengals have lost three of their last four Monday games as favorites.
- The Commanders have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against AFC opponents.
- The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four Monday games as favorites.
Cincinnati Bengals Recap
The Cincinnati Bengals come into this one looking to bounce back from a narrow 26-25 loss to Kansas City last time out to drop to 0-2 on the year. After this game, the Bengals will head out to Carolina to take on the Panthers in an inter-conference battle.
Bengals Still On Hunt For First W
Joe Burrow has thrown for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns on 67.7% passing while Zack Moss has 78 rushing yards and a touchdown. Mike Gesicki has a team-high 10 receptions for 109 yards while Ja’Marr Chase has 10 grabs of his own for 97 yards this season. On defense, Logan Wilson and Germaine Pratt each have a team-high 24 total tackles with Wilson logging 13 solo tackles while Trey Hendrickson has a pair of sacks, and Cam Taylor-Britt and Akeem Davis-Gaither each have an interception as well this season.
Why the Cincinnati Bengals will win
- The Bengals have won each of their last nine games against NFC opponents.
- The Commanders have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Commanders have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a Division game.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Commanders' last eight games.
Commanders vs. Bengals Prediction
I’m on the Bengals here. It’s a huge number considering the number of big favorites that were taken down last week, but the thing here is that Cincinnati was unlucky to not get the win at Arrowhead last week and this is still a Cincinnati team that usually bounces back fairly well after a loss. The Commanders are a team I’m high on with Jayden Daniels, but the fact is that Washington narrowly got by a bad Giants team, and if we look at their other game against comparable competition, the Commanders still gave up 37 to the Bucs and I’d liken the Bengals talent level to that closer to Tampa Bay and well above the Giants. I think the Bengals show a huge sense of urgency here and get the win and cover.
Chris’s Pick Cincinnati -7.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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