The Cincinnati Bengals (0-7) and Los Angeles Rams (4-3) will lock horns at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bengals-Rams odds, spread and lines, while providing NFL betting tips and picks on this matchup.
The Bengals hope that Europe is more friendly than North America, as they have failed to generate much in the way of offense during their seven-game slide. The Bengals have never lost a game in London, while they also have never won, either. They tied the Washington Redskins 27-27 on Oct. 30, 2016 in their only previous appearance overseas.
This will be the fourth appearance for the Rams in London, and the third in the past four seasons. In their most recent appearance on Oct. 22, 2017 they blanked the Arizona Cardinals 33-0 at Twickenham Stadium. That was their first win after losing their first two overseas. In their only previous appearance at Wembley, they were humbled by the New England Patriots 45-7 back on Oct. 28, 2012.
Bengals at Rams: Week 8 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Bengals rank 27th in total yards per game (305.3), while ranking dead-last in rushing yards per contest (53.1). They’re a respectable 12th in passing yards (252.1) per outing, mainly because they’ve mostly been playing from behind.
- Cincinnati ranks last in total yards (430.9) and rushing yards (189.0) per game allowed, which is music to the ears of Rams RB Todd Gurley (and his fantasy owners).
- Speaking of Gurley, he has posted 311 rushing yards in his six games while posting five rushing scores and one receiving TD.
- L.A. ranks seventh in passing yards (275.1) per game, although QB Jared Goff managed just 78 yards in a loss against the San Francisco 49ers two weeks ago.
- Cincinnati has posted a minus-9 turnover ratio, third-worst in the league.
Bengals at Rams: Key injuries
Rams: RB Malcolm Brown (ankle) is out again, as are LBs Bryce Hager (shoulder) and Clay Matthews Jr. (jaw). CB Troy Hill (hamstring) is listed as questionable.
Bengals: CB Darqueze Dennard (hamstring) returned from PUP last week after recovering from a knee injury, but is now out due to a hamstring issue. CB Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) is also sidelined, joining OT Cordy Glenn (concussion) and WR A.J. Green (ankle). OG John Miller and OT Andre Smith (ankle) are questionable.
Bengals at Rams: Odds, betting lines and prediction
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Prediction
Rams 40, Bengals 20
Moneyline ( ?)
The Rams (-667) are heavy favorites, but there is no way you can risk that much money on so little of a return. The Bengals (+475) are healthy ‘dogs for a reason. Avoid.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Bengals moneyline returns a $47.50 profit with a Cincinnati victory.
Against the Spread ( ?)
The Rams (-13.5, +100) are a little banged up on the defensive side of the ball, but the Bengals (+13.5, -121) can’t run the ball effectively. L.A.’s injuries shouldn’t be a problem, as they roll to the easy win.
Over/Under ( ?)
The OVER 48.5 ( +100) looks mighty appealing giving the high-octane offense of the Rams and the woeful defense of the Bengals.
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