Cincinnati Bengals Betting
The 2008 NFL Cincinnati Bengals look like a soap opera before the season has even begun. Online sportsbooks predict Cincinnati Bengals will win 7 games in 2008. Ocho Cinco AKA Chad Johnson has placed the preseason hex on the Bengals with his trade request and unhappiness with his contract. The Bengals were the sexy pick two years ago to go to the playoffs after gong 11-5 in 2005 but have seen their defense shredded by character issues and more TDs through the gaping Run defense. 2008 could see Marvin Lewis on the coaching hot seat with odds on the coaching betting prop for the first coach to be fired.
Cincinnati Bengals Key Additions
TE Ben Utecht
DE Antwan Odom
LB Keith Rivers
LB Darryl Blackstock
WR Andre Caldwell
WR Jerome Simpson
Cincinnati Bengals Key Losses
DE Justin Smith
LB Ladon Johnson
S Madieu Williams
LB Odell Thurman
The Chad Johnson drama aside, the Bengals will still have a potent offense that will be more run orientated in 2008. The offensive line improved its pass protection last year behind LT Levi Jones and RT Stacy Andrews who allowed only 17 sacks in 2007. The running game took a step back with a Rudi Johnson nursing a hamstring injury since week 3 of '07. Offensive Coordinator Bob Bratkowski is emphasizing a running back by committee this year and time of possession to take pressure of the defense. Pass catching TE Ben Utecht could be used as a 3rd or 4th WR as the Bengals lack depth at WR.
The Bengals defense was horrible last year with the sixth worst defense that generated the fewest sacks in the league and gave up 230 yards per game through the air. Their top pass rusher DE Justin Smith was lost through FA and his replacement DE Antwan Odom was signed from the Tennessee Titans. Odom had a career high 8 sacks last year. A lot will be resting on 1st round pick LB Keith Rivers to be the heart of this Bengals defense. The same was said about Odell Thurman a couple of years ago. Look for another 30ish ranked defense from the Bengals this year.
NFL Betting Edge
Team chemistry is poor to start this year for the Bengals. Fade the spread and totals as the Bengals may have a player revolt that is looking to get Marvin Lewis fired if there are couple of blowout losses early in the season.
2008 Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl XLIII
Cincinnati Bengals +6000
Cleveland Browns +3000
Pittsburgh Steelers +2000
Dallas Cowboys +800
New England Patriots +300
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
The Cincinnati Bengals odds to win the Super Bowl are +6000 meaning that for every $100 bet will payout out $6000. For a Betting odds tutorial on NFL lines. The Patriots are currently the favorite at +300 betting line to win the Super Bowl.
NFL Odds to win the AFC Championship
Cincinnati Bengals +3000
Cleveland Browns +1600
Pittsburgh Steelers +1200
New England Patriots +180
San Diego Chargers +450
Indianapolis Colts +500
Jacksonville Jaguars +800
The Bengals are a +3000 odds to win the AFC Championship. San Diego Chargers have the second best chance to win the AFC at +450 followed by the Colts at +500. NFL Future odds are usually adjusted after every weekend game.
NFL Odds to win the AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers +110
Baltimore Ravens +800
Cincinnati Bengals +600
Cleveland Browns +175
Internet sportsbooks have the Cincinnati Bengals with the 3rd best odd sof winning the NFL AFC North at +600 odds. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorite at +110. This NFL Future betting line has some long shot value if you believe that the Bengals can overachieve on defense.
NFL Odds Cincinnati Bengals Regular Season Wins
Over 71/2 Regular Season Wins +105
Under 71/2 Regular Season Wins -145
Online Sportsbooks have the Cincinnati betting line for regular season wins at 71/2 with the Over at +105. The sharp money has been coming in heavy on the Under 71/2 wins. Experienced bettors see another terrible defense by the Bengals and bet heavy in the preseason on under 71/2 wins.
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