The 49ers are gearing up for a showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct 29. This week 8 game is scheduled to start at 4:25 ET and will be broadcast on CBS. San Francisco comes into this matchup as 4-point favorites, with the over/under set at 43.5. Will the 49ers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our 49ers vs. Bengals player props and predictions.
49ers VS. Bengals Odds
- Spread: 49ers -4
- Total 43.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct 29
- Time: 4:25 ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara CA
- TV: CBS
Bengals Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bengals have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Bengals have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 17 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bengals have a straight-up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
49ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 49ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, San Francisco has an ATS mark of 0-2-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 21 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the 49ers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups, their, straight up record was 3-2.
Can Cincinnati Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Entering week 8, Cincinnati is positioned 4th in the AFC-North with a 3-3 record. In the AFC, they are currently in 10th place. When it comes to the spread, the Bengals come in at 2-4. Going into week 8, their scoring margin per game is -4.5.
In their last game, the Bengals played host to the Seahawks and won by a score of 17-13. Since they were favored by 3 against the Seahawks, the Bengals secured an ATS victory. The under hit in the Bengals’ most recent game, as the teams combined for 30 points. The line going into the game was 45.5.
Looking at their performance on offense, Joe Burrow threw for 185 yards while completing 68% of his passes. On the ground, the Bengals rushed the ball 15 times for 46 yards. The team’s third-down performance stood at 3/11.
So far, the Bengals’ defense has given up an average of 355.8 yards per game and 21.2 points per contest (16th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 61.3% and have given up eight passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 29th in the NFL.
Can the 49ers Hold Strong at Home?
Heading into their 4th road game of the season, the 49ers have been perfect at home (3-0). Their overall record of 5-2 has them 1st in the NFC-West. In their games on the road, the 49ers are 2-2. Thus far, the 49ers have a 4-2-1 record against the spread. It’s worth noting that they have been favored in each of their games.
The 49ers recently suffered a 22-17 defeat at the hands of the Vikings. Along with their outright defeat, the 49ers couldn’t cover the spread despite being favored by 7. The over/under line for their most recent game against Minnesota was 44. Finishing with a combined total of 39 points, the under hit in this matchup.
Offensively, Brock Purdy finished with 272 passing yards while completing 70% of his passes. On the ground, the 49ers rushed the ball 22 times for 65 yards. The team converted 5 of 9 third-down opportunites.
In terms of defense, the 49ers hold the 7th position in tackles for loss and are ranked 9th in sacks. Opponents are managing to score an average of 15.6 points and gain 302.9 yards per game against them.
49ers vs. Bengals Player Prop
Going up against the 49ers, Tyler Boyd has a receiving yards player prop of 32.5 yards. The current payout for taking the over is -121, indicating implied odds of 55%. So far this season, Tyler Boyd has 30 receptions, which is 18th among receivers. In addition, he is 25th in targets and has a total of 204 receiving yards this season. The Bengals’ offense is near the top of the league in pass attempts. With their tendency to throw the ball, I’m looking to take the over on Boyd’s prop of 32.5 yards.
The Prop: Tyler Boyd Over 32.5 Receiving Yards (-121)
49ers VS. Bengals Predictions
Since the lines opened, San Francisco has shifted from being -6 point favorites to their current line of -4 (-110). Meanwhile, Cincinnati is currently +4 (-110) point underdogs on the road.
San Francisco’s passing attack takes on the Cincinnati secondary that didn’t look good at Seattle. I’m favoring San Francisco to cover as a 4-point favorites.
The Pick: 49ers -4 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook