The Bengals are the heavy favorite on the road as they take on the Cowboys on Monday, December 9th at 8:15 ET. This week 14 non-conference matchup is being televised on ESPN. The Bengals are -240 on the money line, and the Cowboys’ money line odds are +197. Cincinnati is favored by -5.5, and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points.
CINCINNATI BENGALS VS DALLAS COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -5.5
This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 9th.
WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:
- We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 29 to 18
- Not only do we have the Bengals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points
Will The Bengals Win As Road Favorites?
The Bengals head into week 14 looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which includes a 44-38 home loss to the Steelers in week 13. Cincinnati was favored by 3 points but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 4-8. This puts them 3rd in the AFC North and 10th in the conference. Our power rankings have the Bengals 15th, and they have a 2.3% chance of making the playoffs.
Cincinnati is 6-6 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of -0.4 points per game. Their O/U record is 9-3, with the over hitting in five straight games. Bengals games have averaged 56.2 points, compared to an average line of 46.3.
Joe Burrow has been on a roll, with three straight 300-yard games, including a 309-yard performance in week 13 against the Steelers, where he threw 3 touchdowns and had a passer rating of 112. Before that, he threw for 356 yards in week 11 and 428 yards in week 10. Ja’Marr Chase led the Bengals in week 13 with 86 receiving yards on 6 catches, while Chase Brown had 70 rushing yards on 12 carries.
Heading into week 14, the Bengals rank 6th in our offensive power rankings. They are 5th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 27.9 points per game, and lead the league in passing yards per game with 264.3. Cincinnati ranks 5th in 3rd-down conversions with a 45.5% success rate, but they are 23rd in red zone conversion percentage.
In their 44-38 loss to the Steelers, the Bengals’ defense struggled to contain the passing game, giving up 410 yards through the air on 29 completions. Pittsburgh’s passing attack averaged 10.8 yards per attempt and scored three touchdowns. Despite forcing one interception, the Bengals allowed the Steelers to complete 76.3% of their passes.
On the defensive front, Cincinnati managed just two sacks and allowed Pittsburgh to convert on 44.4% of their third down attempts. The Bengals’ defense also gave up 110 rushing yards on 26 attempts.
Are The Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At AT&T Stadium
Dallas snapped a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, including a 27-20 victory over the Giants in week 13. The Cowboys were 4-point favorites and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 4-8. They rank 30th in our power rankings and have a -7.6 scoring margin this season.
Heading into week 14, the Cowboys have a 1.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3-1 in division games but just 1-5 at home. Their O/U record is 8-4, with the over hitting in three straight games.
Heading into week 14, the Cowboys rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing attempts per game (39.9) and are 7th in passing yards, averaging 236.8 per game. Cooper Rush threw for 195 yards and a touchdown in week 13, going 21/36 without an interception. CeeDee Lamb, who is questionable with a shoulder injury, had 67 yards in week 12 and 93 yards in week 11. KaVontae Turpin led the team in week 13 with 53 receiving yards.
On the ground, Dallas ranks 31st in rushing yards per game, with 85.8, on 22.9 attempts per game. Rico Dowdle rushed for 112 yards on 22 carries in week 13. The Cowboys are 24th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.4% success rate, but they are 2nd in red zone conversion percentage.
In their most recent game, the Cowboys’ defense allowed just 131 passing yards to the Giants. They also recorded six sacks and held New York to a 25% third-down conversion rate. Dallas’ secondary defended the pass well, giving up only 4.1 yards per attempt and not allowing any passing touchdowns. The Cowboys did struggle against the run, giving up 116 yards on just 21 attempts.
Despite the Giants finding some success on the ground, the Cowboys were able to limit their overall offensive production, as New York finished with only 247 total yards. Dallas also came away with one interception and won the battles in both quarterback hits and tackles for loss.