NFL : Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 17, 2024 8:20PM EST @ SoFi Stadium

This preview adds to the intrigue of the encounter as both teams have no fairly close recent performances. A few of the key players are injured and it is a vital game with playoff implications hence high stakes and lots of drama can be expected. There will be a lot of attention directed at this game as the Bengals will be the underdogs aimed at shocking the home team while the Chargers will seek to prevail. Always check for more features, tips, and the current betting lines.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bengals 1.95 , Chargers 1.86

Spread: Bengals +1 , Chargers -1

Over/Under: 46

Team Recent Performance

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 8, the Cincinnati Bengals lost to Baltimore 34-35, managing to cover the +6 spread with more than 53 total points. They also won against Las Vegas 41-24 on November 4 as -8 point favorites, and the total score was more than 44.5. On October 28, they lost to Philadelphia 17-37 and could not cover the -2.5 number in an over total of 47.5. Previously, they had won against Cleveland 21-14 on October 21, and were able to cover the -5.5 line with the total score going below 42.5, and also triumph over the Giants 17-7 on October 14, while covering the -4.5 spread with another under (46.5).

Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers are coming off a 27-17 win over Tennessee on November 11, covering the -9 spread with the game hitting the over (39.5). On November 4, they beat Cleveland 27-10 as -2 favorites, with the total going under 41.5. They also defeated New Orleans 26-8 on October 28, covering -7.5 with another under (41). However, they fell to Arizona 15-17 on October 22, failing to cover the -1 spread in an under game (44.5). Earlier, they beat Denver 23-16 on October 14, covering -3 with the total going over 37.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) are coming up against the Los Angeles Chargers (6-4) where the contest is expected to be relatively balanced. The Bengals are better in terms of against the spread rankings with a 6-3-1 result while the Chargers have an ATS record of 3-6-1. Both teams are at 4-6 in terms of over/under (O/U). The Chargers have an estimated scoring average of 24.8 points in every single game they play while the Bengals’ projected average is approximately 22.6 points. In terms of rushing yards, Cincinnati is on the lead with 128.6 rushing yards per game as opposed to 102.4 by Los Angeles. On the other hand, the latter is ahead concerning passing yards, 240.2 against 250.4. Almost similar is the average completion percentages, with both teams Hitting 64.8 on average. Between the two teams, total yards are inclined towards Cincinnati (379) as compared to the Bengals (342.6), however, the Bengals turnover more of the ball (2.0) in comparison to the Bengals (1.5).

Team Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals

Trent Brown (OT, knee), Erick All Jr. (TE, ACL), and Dax Hill (S, ACL) are out for the season. Zack Moss (RB, neck), Chris Evans (RB, leg), Cam Sample (DE, Achilles), and D’Ante Smith (T, knee) are also on IR. Charlie Jones (WR, groin) is out, while Joe Bachie (LB, hip) is doubtful. Trey Hendrickson (DE, neck), Orlando Brown Jr. (OT, knee), and B.J. Hill (DT, knee) are questionable. Joe Burrow (QB, arm) and Tee Higgins (WR, quad) are probable.

Los Angeles Chargers

Khalil Mack (LB, groin) and Deane Leonard (CB, hamstring) are questionable, while Kristian Fulton (CB, hamstring) and Stone Smartt (TE, ankle) are probable. Asante Samuel Jr. (CB, shoulder), Simi Fehoko (WR, elbow), Chris Rumph II (LB, foot), Junior Colson (LB, ankle), Tyler McLellan (T, undisclosed), Bucky Williams (C, undisclosed), and McCallan Castles (TE, undisclosed) are on IR.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 46.

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