The Cincinnati Bengals will face off against the New York Giants at 8:20 ET on Sunday, October 13th. This matchup is being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The Giants are +152 on the money line as they host the Bengals at 8:20 ET on Sunday, October 13th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants are the underdog on the point spread, sitting at +3.5, while the Bengals’ money line odds are -181. This non-conference matchup is being televised on NBC, and the over/under line is set at 49 points.
- Date: Sunday, October 13th
- Time: 8:20 ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- TV: NBC
Bengals vs Giants
The Bengals sit 9th in our NFL power rankings despite their 1-4 record, which includes a 34-28 win over the Panthers in week 4 and a 41-38 loss to the Ravens in week 5. Cincinnati was unable to cover the 2.5-point spread as underdogs against Baltimore, but the 79 combined points easily cleared the 48.5-point line, marking the Bengals’ 4th straight over.
Heading into week 6, the Bengals have a 35.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 6.7% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 2-3 against the spread and have an average scoring margin of -1 point per game.
Heading into week 6 against the Bengals, the Giants sit at 2-3, putting them 4th in the NFC East. They have a -3 average scoring margin but are 3-2 against the spread, covering in three straight games. New York has been the underdog in all of their matchups so far.
Our power rankings have the Giants 27th, and we give them a 7.1% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 1-4, with their games averaging 38.6 points (O/U line: 42.1). In week 5, they beat the Seahawks 29-20, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Bengals Injury Report
- D’Ante Smith – Knee (Out)
- Cam Sample – Achilles (Out)
- Dax Hill – Knee (Out)
- Jaxson Kirkland – Bicep (Out)
- Chris Evans – Leg (Out)
- Mike Hilton – Knee (Questionable)
- Trent Brown – Knee (Out)
- Sheldon Rankins – Hamstring (Questionable)
- DJ Ivey – Undisclosed (Out)
- Lance Robinson – Undisclosed (Out)
Giants Injury Report
- Dyontae Johnson – Ankle (Out)
- Malik Nabers – Concussion (Questionable)
- Devin Singletary – Groin (Questionable)
- Austin Schlottmann – Lower Leg (Out)
- Graham Gano – Hamstring (Out)
- Carter Coughlin – Pectoral (Out)
- Elijah Riley – Concussion (Out)
- Gunner Olszewski – Groin (Out)
Bengals Offense Breakdown
Joe Burrow has been on fire the last three weeks, culminating in a 392-yard, 5-touchdown performance in week 5 against the Ravens, where he posted a passer rating of 136. Before that, he threw for 232 yards in week 4 and 324 yards in week 3. Ja’Marr Chase has been his top target, with 10 catches for 193 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 5. Chase had 85 yards in week 4 and 118 yards in week 3.
Heading into week 6, the Bengals rank 2nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 4th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 28, and 8th in passing attempts, with 34.6 per game. On the ground, they rank 24th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards per game.
Giants Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 6, the Giants rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game (17.8) and 18th in yards per game (321.4). New York is 13th in passing yards per game (218.2) on 35.8 attempts per game, which ranks 4th in the league. On the ground, they rank 24th in rushing yards per game, averaging 103.2 yards on 26.6 attempts per game.
Daniel Jones posted a passer rating of 109 in week 5, throwing for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Darius Slayton led the team with 8 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 129 yards on 18 carries. The Giants scored 9 points in the 4th quarter against Seattle, converting 7 of 16 third-down attempts and going 1 for 4 in the red zone.
Bengals Team Defense
In their 41-38 overtime loss to the Ravens, the Bengals’ defense allowed 520 yards, including 175 rushing yards on 34 attempts (5.1 per attempt). Baltimore averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt, finishing with 345 yards through the air and four passing touchdowns.
Cincinnati struggled on third downs, allowing the Ravens to convert 66.7% of their third down attempts. The Bengals only managed one sack and had two fewer tackles for loss than the Ravens.
Giants Team Defense
In their 29-20 win over the Seahawks, the Giants’ defense allowed 102 rushing yards on just 11 attempts. Despite giving up 333 total yards, New York’s defense held Seattle to a 27.3% conversion rate on third down. The Giants’ defense also recorded seven sacks and limited the Seahawks to 5.8 yards per pass attempt. Seattle finished with a 70% completion percentage and one touchdown through the air.
Bengals vs Giants Trends
- Across their last three road contests, Cincinnati has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 25 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 19 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Giants have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. New York posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Cincinnati has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Bengals vs Giants Prediction
Our pick against the spread is to take the Giants to cover as home underdogs in this week six matchup between the Giants and Bengals. The point spread lines have the Giants at -3.5 favorites, and we have them winning 25-18 over the Bengals.
For an over/under pick, we like taking the under, with a projected combined score of 43 points and the O/U line sitting at 49 points.
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Last updated:October 9, 2024 Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants