Raiders vs. Bengals Week 12 Odds
CINCINNATI, OH (The Spread) – Two teams heading in different directions will square off today when the Bengals host the Raiders at 1:00PM ET. Can Oakland cover the big spread?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Bengals are 9.5-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 49.5 points. Oakland is 3-7 overall and 1-4 on the road, while Cincinnati is 5-5 overall and 2-3 at home.
Line Movement: The Bengals opened as a 6-point favorite but the spread has been bet up to 9.5 at most books. The total has gone from 48 to 49.5 at most books, although some places have the over/under at 49.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 61% 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.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take Oakland. According to latest NFL trends, the Bengals are 1-4-1 against the spread in their last six home games, 2-11-2 ATS in their last 15 games versus the AFC, and 5-11-3 ATS in their last 19 games overall. The point spread in this game is inflated given how well the Bengals have played the past two weeks and how poor the Raiders have performed of late. For a team that has struggled at home this year, 9.5 points is a lot to lay on Cincinnati. The Raiders’ defense is atrocious but thanks to Carson Palmer and their passing game, Oakland’s offense can put up points. If the Raiders can keep it close heading into the fourth quarter, they should cover. Look for Palmer to be motivated to beat his former team.
2012 NFL WEEK 12 FREE PICK: OAKLAND RIADERS +9.5
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