The Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals meet Sunday in NFL action from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Here’s a Bengals vs Titans prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Bengals vs Titans pick.
Tennessee Titans Betting Preview
The Titans haven’t had a whole lot of luck in the win column this year. Tennessee started out the season with a five-game losing streak, falling to the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans in succession. After a win over the Colts, Tennessee fell versus the Browns in their last game for a 1-6 run so far.
In the Browns game last weekend the Titans were doing well initially and built up a 14-0 lead early. Tennessee squandered that lead by halftime but they were all tied up 24-24 late in the game. A last-second field goal gave the Titans a tough 27-24 loss. QB Cam Ward was 20-of-31 for 181 yards and a pick. Tony Pollard carried 25 times for 129 yards and three scores.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
Over on the Bengals’ side, they’ve been doing okay this year overall. Cincinnati won their first two games over Tampa Bay and Houston, but then lost to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers in game three. After another loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bengals have since defeated the Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens for a 4-2 overall run this year.
Matched up against the Ravens last Sunday the Bengals were in trouble at halftime trailing 13-0. Cincinnati shut the Ravens down after that however, notching 35 unanswered points for a comeback win 35-13. QB Joe Burrow was 22-of-30 for 292 yards and four touchdowns. Tee Higgins caught six balls for 148 yards and a TD of his own.
Why the Cincinnati Bengals will win
- The Titans have lost each of their last 13 Sunday games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Bengals have won each of their last eight home games without Drew Sample.
- The Bengals have covered the spread in seven of their last eight November games as favorites.
- The Titans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games without Amani Hooker.
- The Bengals have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four Week 8 home games.
- The Bengals have won the first quarter in each of their last eight Week 8 games at Paycor Stadium.
- The Titans have lost the first half in each of their last 14 road games.
Why the Tennessee Titans will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bengals’ last six Week 8 games.
- The Bengals have lost each of their last four Week 8 games as favorites.
- The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Week 8 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bengals’ last six Week 8 games.
- The Titans have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games against the Bengals.
- The Bengals have lost the first quarter in four of their last five games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Bengals have lost the first half in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against AFC South opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bengals’ last eight home games without Joe Burrow have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Titans’ last eight Week 8 games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the last six Sunday games at Paycor Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cincinnati Bengals Player Prop Facts
- Mike Gesicki has scored a touchdown in each of the Bengals’ last five games as favorites.
- Joe Flacco has recorded 237+ passing yards in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC South opponents.
- Samaje Perine has recorded 11+ receiving yards in each of his last eight November appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Chase Brown has recorded 42+ rushing yards in each of the Bengals’ last six November games against AFC opponents.
- Chase Brown has recorded 65+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Bengals’ last 11 home games against AFC opponents.
- Joe Flacco has recorded 21+ completions in seven of his last eight home appearances as a starter.
- Heading into Week 8, Jordan Battle ranks T1st in the NFL in interceptions (3) this season.
Tennessee Titans Player Prop Facts
- Tony Pollard has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Calvin Ridley has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his 18 previous November appearances.
- Michael Carter has recorded 15+ rushing yards in seven of his eight previous appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Calvin Ridley has recorded 13+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his 18 previous November appearances.
- Cam Ward has recorded 20+ completions in four of the Titans’ last five games.
- Heading into Week 8, Chimere Dike ranks 1st in the NFL in kick return yards (669) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 8, the Bengals rank T1st in the NFL in sacks (21.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Bengals are the only team in the NFL to rank top 5 for both sacks and fumbles recovered this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Titans rank 32nd in the NFL in yards per game (248.6) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Titans rank 32nd in the NFL in time of possession per game (24:41) this season.
Bengals vs Titans Prediction
I’ll stick with Cincinnati. The Bengals started slowly in their win over the Ravens last weekend, but they got the job done in the end. Cincinnati mustered 21 first downs, 357 total yards and a 6-of-11 success rate on third-down tries. The Ravens’ 10 penalties for 57 yards certainly didn’t hurt, nor did the fact that Tyler Huntley (who played adequately) was under center. Cincinnati has scored 66 points over the last two games combined and they’re looking better.
As for the Titans, their season has been a rough one so far. The close loss to the Browns will sting for a while. In that one Tennessee gave up 26 first downs and 491 total yards. The offense wasn’t spectacular either with 322 yards and 18 first downs. The Titans have given up 20 or more points in six of seven games this year.