2014 NFL Wild Card Chargers vs. Bengals Playoffs Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
CINCINNATI, OH (The Spread) – The Bengals are currently a 6.5-point favorite versus the Chargers today at 1:05PM ET in the teams' wild card matchup. Will they cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Bengals are 6.5-point favorites over the Chargers while the over/under total is currently sitting at 46 points. San Diego is 9-7 overall and 4-4 on the road, while Cincinnati is 11-5 overall and 8-0 at home.
Line Movement: The Bengals opened as 6.5-point favorites and while the total jumped to 7 at most online and Vegas sports books throughout the week, the spread is back down under the key number. The total, meanwhile, opened at 46 and that's where it currently sits, although some books are offering the over/under at 47.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 59% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Bengals. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
KEY NFL BETTING TRENDS: The Chargers are 0-4 against the spread in their last four games versus the Bengals, 1-5 ATS in their lat six games on fieldturf and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win. The Bengals are also 5-0 against the spread in their last five games versus a team with a winning record, 11-1 ATS in their last 12 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. They're also 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus AFC opponents and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
2014 NFL PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: CINCINNATI BENGALS -6.5