Posted on
9/22/2007 9:01:02 PM
NFL Betting Trends – Cincinnati Bengals (+3.5) at Seattle Seahawks (-3.5)
By Eric Williams
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The Cincinnati Bengals, (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O/U), have been the classic example of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in Week 1 and losing to the Cleveland Browns in a shootout, 51-45.
To prove this point, the Bengals own the league’s 8th ranked offense and 30th ranked defense.
The Seattle Seahawks, (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 1-1 O/U) have split their opening two contests, scoring 20 points in each game, while pulling a split personality act themselves.
After beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6 and falling to the Arizona Cardinals 23-20, the Seahawks are ranked 12th in overall offense and 23rd in defense.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my Football Betting Free Picks:
Key Bengals Trends
The Bengals are 5-0 ATS in their last five games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
The Bengals are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games in September.
The Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Key Seahawks Trends
The Seahawks are 8-2 ATS in their last ten games in Week three.
The Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
The Seahawks are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games in September.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 13-3 in Bengals last 16 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
The Over is 21-5-1 in Bengals last 27 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
The Under is 4-0 in Seahawks last four games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
The Under is 4-0 in Seahawks last four games on Field Turf.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
None Available
Analysis: The Seahawks will likely need to score more than 20 points to win this contest against the high-powered Bengals offense and probably will against Cincy’s 30th ranked defense. However something tells me that the Bengals are going to cover this spread – with an outside shot of winning the game outright. I also like the ‘Over’ in this contest although the 50-point line is a bit on the high side.
NFL Free Picks: Bengals 28 Seahawks 27
04:05 PM EST NFL Odds
Cincinnati Bengals +3½ -110
Seattle Seahawks -3½ -110
Over 50 -110
Under 50 -110
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