Are you in need of Bengals vs. Rams predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Rams are on the road to face the Bengals on Monday, Sep 25 at 8:15 ET. The current total is 43.5, and the Bengals are favored by 3.
Bengals vs. Rams Odds
- Spread: Bengals -3
- Total 43.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Sep 25
- Time: 8:15 ET
- Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati OH
- TV: ESPN
Rams Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rams have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 15 points per game while allowing 22. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-0-1.
Bengals Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bengals have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Bengals’ last three home games, the team averaged 16 points per game while allowing 19. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Although the Bengals have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-3.
Are the Rams Ready for a Win at Cincinnati?
In the NFC-West standings, the Rams are in 2nd place with a record of 1-1. Within the NFC, Los Angeles is 9th, heading into week 3. The Rams currently hold a 1-0-1 record against the spread. Currently, their average scoring margin is +5.
In their most recent matchup, the Rams welcomed the 49ers to their home turf. But they suffered a 30-23 loss. Alongside their 7-point loss, the Rams finished with a push against the spread. They were 7-point underdogs before the game. The over hit in their most recent game, as the 49ers and Rams combined for 53 points. The over/under line was 45.
Offensively, Matthew Stafford finished with 307 passing yards while completing 61% of his passes. On the ground, the Rams rushed the ball 22 times for 89 yards. The team converted 7 of 14 third-down opportunities.
On defense, the Rams are currently positioned 14th in tackles for loss and 8th in sacks. Against them, opponents are scoring an average of 21.5 points per game and gaining 272.5 yards per contest.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Bengals?
As they take on the Rams, the Bengals will be looking to improve on their 0-2 record. This currently places them at 4th in the AFC-North and 15th in the AFC. As the underdog, Cincinnati has gone 0-1 this season compared to their ATS record of 0-1 as the favorite. At home, the Bengals are 0-1 ATS and 0-1 vs. the spread on the road.
In their last game, the Bengals played host to the Ravens and lost by a score of 27-24. In addition to their defeat in the game, the Bengals also fell short of covering the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under line for the game was set at 45 points, and the final combined total surpassed it with 51 points.
Against the Ravens, the Bengals ran the ball 15 times, with Joe Mixon leading the team with 59 yards. Joe Burrow threw the ball 41 times for 222 yards and a passer rating of 85.
The Bengals are 28th in the league in terms of yards allowed, giving up 382.5 yards per contest. Cincinnati’s defense comes in with an average of 25.5 points per game allowed, which is 16th in the NFL.
Bengals vs. Rams Predictions
From the time the lines were first established, Cincinnati has shifted from -7.5 point favorites to their present line of -3 (-110). Meanwhile, Los Angeles is currently +3 (-111) point underdogs on the road.
I’m going with Los Angeles to cover the spread at +3. The Los Angeles rushing offense is likely to exploit a Cincinnati defense that didn’t defend well against the run in their last game. Lock in Los Angeles at +3.
The Pick: Rams +3 | -111 at Fanduel Sportsbook