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Thursday Night Bengals vs. Dolphins Odds & Free NFL Pick

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Teams Moving in Opposite Directions Meet Halloween Night

The Cincinnati Bengals, winners of four straight games will attempt to keep their two game lead in the AFC North when they meet the Miami Dolphins who have been blowing leads the last few weeks and are riding a four game losing streak.

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N.Y. Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks & Week 8 Preview

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The Cincinnati Bengals sit alone atop the NFC North and will aim to keep their three-game winning streak intact when they take on AFC playoff hopeful the New York Jets on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions Week 7 Betting Predictions & Preview

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A pair of 4-2 teams will meet at Ford Field on Sunday when the Detroit Lions host the Cincinnati Bengals. The winner of the game will take a big step towards a lead in their divisional race, while the loser will have some work to do.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Picks & Week 6 Preview

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It’s been a roller coaster ride in Cincinnati as the Bengals arrive in Buffalo to take on a Bills team that’s without their starting quarterback.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears Gambling Prediction & Week 1 Preview

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Though it is not a feature game in terms of television this should be one of the better contests of the opening week. Cincinnati enters the season on the hunt for a third straight visit to the postseason while Chicago is looking to quickly erase last year’s second half collapse.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans Gambling Prediction & AFC Wild Card Preview

Bengals vs Texans NFL Football Spread/Handicapping

Cincinnati is looking to avenge last year’s playoff loss against Houston.  The Bengals are looking good while Houston has dropped in the AFC standings big time on the last day of the season.  Can they recover?

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Gambling Prediction & Week 16 Preview

Bengals vs Steelers NFL Football Spread/Handicapping

A huge battle in the AFC North that should eliminate the loser from playoff contention.  Cincinnati has been owned by the Steelers lately and this would be a very opportune time for the Bengals to break their hold.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Redskins Free Gambling Prediction & Week 3 Preview

Bengals vs Redskins NFL Football Spread/Handicapping

After getting torched by Baltimore in the opener on Monday Night the opinion of the Bengals was definitely knocked down a peg.

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NFL Odds: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans Wild Card Predictions

Bengals vs Texans Free Pick

The NFL playoffs kick off Saturday afternoon in Houston. A few weeks ago the  Texans beat Cincinnati 20-19 on a last second touchdown. It looked like that would knock the Bengals out of the playoffs, but they backed their way in because other playoff contenders flopped at the end of the season.

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Houston has just missed the playoffs several times, but they are finally a part of the postseason.

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Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) vs. Houston Texans (10-6)
Time/Date: 4:30 PM EST, January 7, 2012
Venue: Reliant Stadium
Broadcast: NBC
Bengals vs. Texans Gambling Odds from Bookmaker
Spread: Texans -3
Moneyline: Houston (-170) Cincinnati (+150)
Over/Under: 38.5

The Bengals were expected to be terrible, but this young squad came together quickly.

Which team will move on?

Andy Dalton will get plenty of consideration for Rookie of the Year honors, and he definitely deserves it. Carson Palmer deserted this team after a 4-12 year last year, and many believed the team would do even worse this year. Dalton stepped into a difficult situation and excelled in his rookie season in the league.

He threw 20 touchdowns and had a respectable 80.4 quarterback rating this year. A.J. Green definitely helped make Dalton’s transition easier. Green topped the 1,000 yard receiving mark in his rookie season. He is destined to be a star for many years to come. The Bengals must get Cedric Benson and the ground game going in this one.

It was the Cincinnati defense that led this team to the playoffs this year. Several weeks into the season they were the top ranked defense in the NFL. Key injuries to guys like Leon Hall and Keith Rivers hurt this unit in the last few weeks, but they have continued to be solid. Nate Clements and Reggie Nelson lead a solid secondary, while Domata Peko and Geno Atkins provide strength on the front line. Cincinnati gives up 20.2 points per game.

Houston saw its top two quarterbacks go down with an injury this year. Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart are both expected to miss the rest of the year, so it is up to rookie T.J. Yates. Yates was an unheralded rookie coming into the season, but he has filled in admirably for this team. Yates completed 61% of his passes this year, and he threw for 949 yards in limited action. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

The Texans are led by a great tailback tandem. Arian Foster and Ben Tate combined for more than 2,100 rushing yards this year. Foster’s versatility in the passing game is a big perk for this team. Tate was a bit of surprise to most of the league, but he averaged an impressive 5.4 yards per carry this year. Andre Johnson missed a lot of time this year, but he is expected to be ready for this one.

Last year the Houston pass defense was the worst in the NFL, and this season they ranked third in the league. Johnathan Joseph, formerly a star for the Bengals, stepped in and made this Texans secondary much better right away. Joseph led the team with 15 pass deflections and four interceptions this year.

Brian Cushing led the team in tackles, and this group of linebackers is ultra-talented. Overall, the Texans finished the regular season ranked second in the NFL in total defense.

Both of these teams are led by a strong defense. I don’t expect either team to put up big points in this one. I like the value on the under.

Free NFL Pick: Under 38.5

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NFL Odds: Ravens vs. Bengals Week 17 Predictions

Baltimore Ravens (11-4) vs Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)

There is a lot on the line this Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals. The Bengals need a win to guarantee a playoff spot, while the Ravens need a win to earn home field advantage in the playoffs.

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There will be no resting starters here. It will be an all out fight to the end in Cincinnati. This should be one of the best games of the weekend.

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Time/Date: 4:15 PM EST, January 1, 2012
Venue: Paul Brown Stadium
Broadcast: CBS
Ravens vs. Bengals Gambling Odds from Bookmaker
Spread: Ravens -2
Moneyline: Ravens (-130) Bengals (+110)
Over/Under: 37.5

Baltimore is 11-4 on the season, but they are just 3-4 on the road. Clearly, this is a team that definitely needs to get home field advantage in the playoffs. This is a game they badly need to win. Quarterback Joe Flacco has had his worst year as a professional this year. Flacco has been extremely inconsistent, and he is completing just 56.8% of his pass attempts. Can he be trusted to win a big game in the playoffs? Many experts don’t believe he can at this point. Ray Rice has put together a tremendous season in the backfield. Rice leads the team in rushing yards and receptions this year. He is probably the most versatile running back in the NFL.

The reason Baltimore has 11 wins is the spectacular play of their defense. Terrell Suggs leads the team with 13 sacks, and he has had the best year of a highly successful career. Ray Lewis isn’t quite the player he once was, but he leads the team with 67 tackles this season. This is a defense that thrives on forcing turnovers. Haloti Ngata has two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. LaDarius Webb leads an impressive secondary with five interceptions. Baltimore allows just 16.7 points per game. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Andy Dalton came into a difficult situation and Cincinnati, but he has had an amazing first year with the Bengals. Dalton wasn’t picked until the second round, but he’ll get some serious consideration for Rookie of the Year in the NFL this season. Dalton has racked up 20 touchdown passes against just 13 interceptions. It has definitely helped to have star receiver A.J. Green on the outside. Green is only a rookie as well, but he has 63 catches for 1,031 yards. Jermaine Gresham has become a security blanket over the middle of the field for the Bengals. Cedric Benson had some problems with ball security last week. The Bengals must get a good performance out of him this week if they hope to win.

Cincinnati’s defense has suffered some major injuries, but this unit has done a nice job staying together of late. Leon Hall, Pat Sims, and Keith Rivers are out for the year with injuries. Reggie Nelson has revived his career with a strong season at the safety spot for Cincinnati this year. Nelson has 12 pass deflections and four interceptions. Thomas Howard and Rey Maualuga have been leaders at the linebacker position. The Bengals have allowed just 19.9 points per game this year.

I like both defenses a lot, but I think 37.5 is a little bit too low for this one. The last meeting between these two finished at 31-24. Look for this one to get into the 40’s.

Free NFL Pick: Over 37.5

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Bengals vs. Rams Week 15 NFL Betting Preview

NFL Week 15 – Cincinnati vs St. Louis

The Cincinnati Bengals will try to stay in the AFC playoff hunt on Sunday when they travel to St. Louis to take on the lowly Rams.

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Browns vs. Bengals Week 12 NFL Betting Preview

NFL Free Pick – Browns vs Bengals

Two surprisingly competitive AFC North teams do battle on Sunday as the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals hope to keep their playoff hopes alive (for the Browns chances are slim).

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Colts vs. Bengals Week 6 Preview & Pick

Indianapolis vs Cincinnati Week 6 NFL Betting Preview & Predictions

If anyone previously doubted how much Peyton Manning meant to the Colts, they shouldn’t after the team’s start to this season.

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Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville Preview & Free Week 5 Pick

NFL Game Previews- Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals tangle with the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday afternoon in a battle of a couple of cats trying to stay in the hunt in the AFC. Game time from EverBank Field is slated for 1 p.m. and it will be broadcast regionally on CBS.

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Buffalo vs. Cincinnati Week 4 Preview & Pick

Bills vs Bengals Week 4 NFL Betting Preview & Predictions

Who would have ever guessed that the Buffalo Bills would start the season 3-0? In the early 1990’s this was a strong franchise, but for the last few years they have been bottom feeders. Chan Gailey is doing a great job of instilling confidence in this team.

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Cincinnati Bengals Betting Odds – NFL Football Futures

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Odds – NFL Football Futures

A wave of change is sweeping the Cincinnati Bengals, as familiar faces are shown the door and new youngsters take their place. With so much turnover, Cincy is likely in for another long, though season.