- Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
- Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Location: Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN
- TV: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Titans (+1.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 43
The Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) take on the Tennessee Titans (1-2) in an exciting NFL matchup at Nissan Stadium on Sunday. The Titans enter the game as 1.5-point underdogs according to Vegas oddsmakers, with the total set at 43.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans
Moneyline
Cincinnati Bengals -135
Tennessee Titans +115
Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans
Point Spread
Cincinnati Bengals -2.0 (-110)
Tennessee Titans 2.0 (-110)
Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans
Total
Over 41.0 (-115)
Under 41.0 (-105)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
In their previous game, the Bengals secured a 19-16 victory against the Rams. Joe Burrow threw for 259 yards with a quarterback rating of 59.8. Ja’Marr Chase caught 12 receptions for 141 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch. Joe Mixon led the Bengals’ ground game with 65 yards on 19 carries. The Bengals recorded 309 total yards on 74 plays, averaging 2.9 yards per carry on 23 rushing attempts. Defensively, they conceded 221 passing yards with an opposing completion rate of 54.5%. Against the run, the Bengals allowed 71 yards on 13 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per rush allowed.
Offensively, the Bengals are averaging 15.3 points per game and have gained an average of 69.3 rushing yards, ranking 29th in the league. They have accumulated 733 total yards this season, with 28 first downs. The Bengals have thrown 2 interceptions and scored 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown.
Defensively, the Bengals are allowing 22.3 points per game. They allow an average of 5.1 yards per rush and 151.7 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing defense, they have given up 602 yards and have a completion percentage against them of 61.1%. The Bengals have allowed an average of 352.3 total yards per game.
The Titans come into the game with a 1-2 record. In their previous game, they suffered a 27-3 defeat against the Browns. Ryan Tannehill had 104 passing yards with 0 interceptions and an average of 4.2 yards per attempt. DeAndre Hopkins led the Titans in receiving with 48 yards on 3 receptions. Derrick Henry rushed for 20 yards on 11 carries. The Titans accumulated 94 total yards on 45 plays, averaging 1.7 yards per rush on 15 attempts. Defensively, they allowed 78 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 263 passing yards with a completion rate of 81.8%.
The Titans average 240.0 yards per game, ranking 31st in the league. They have gained 271 rushing yards, averaging 90.3 yards per game on the ground. They have thrown 3 interceptions and scored an average of 15.0 points per game. Defensively, the Titans have allowed 275.3 passing yards per game and have given up 208 rushing yards. They have conceded 67 points in total and have recorded 3 turnovers.
In this matchup, the Titans have a 1.5-point advantage. Who will cover the spread in this intense Bengals vs Titans showdown?
The Pick: Take the Titans +1.5
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