49ers vs. Bengals Free Pick
(The Spread) – The 49ers travel to Cincinnati for their first road test of the season as they’ll take on the Bengals at 1:00PM ET.
NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Bengals as 1.5-point favorites over the 49ers, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 40.5 points. Both teams enter this game with identical 1-1 records, with the 49ers losing at home to the Cowboys in overtime last week and the Bengals dropping a close game to the Broncos in Denver.
Line Movement: This game opened as a pick’em but early action on the Bengals pushed the line in their favor. After sitting at –1 for a couple of days, Cincinnati moved to –2 mid-week and is now up to 2.5 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The over/under total is currently sitting at 40 in Vegas after opening at 40.5.
Public Betting: Of the 10,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 60% of NFL public bettors currently favor the 49ers +1.5. 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 Week 3 Free Pick: Take Cincinnati. According to latest NFL trends, the Bengals are 6-0 against the spread in their last six games in Week 3 and 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall. The 49ers, meanwhile, are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. The Niners are also 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games as an underdog and 0-7-2 ATS in their last nine games as an underdog of 0.5 to 3.0 points. Even though the league has suspended him for three games, running back Cedric Benson will play today and should be a factor as the Bengals continue to focus on their running game. Look for Cincinnati’s defense to step up big against an inconsistent Alex Smith as well.
2011 NFL WEEK 3 FREE PICK: CINCINNATI BENGALS –1.5
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