After five straight years in the playoffs, and a 3-7-1 start to this season, the Cincinnati Bengals could have easily packed it in. They have done anything but, as they are off a pair of consecutive wins for the first time this season. That will make them a dangerous team down the stretch, as they would love nothing better than to rock division rival Pittsburgh's playoff chances. It won't be easy as the Steelers are 4-0 SU/ATS in their last four games, and playing well on both sides of the ball. The biggest change for the Bengals has been on defense, where they have allowed a total of 59 points in their last four games, or fewer than 15 per contest. This comes on the heels of allowing 20 or more in seven of their first nine games, and no team has reached 20 in their last four. The Bengals are coming off an easy one against Cleveland, and Coach Lewis led teams are 25-8 ATS when they are off a game where they were up 14 or more at the half, so they are well rested. Take Cincinnati.
This pick was released to clients on December 15, 2023 at 2:04PM ET.
NFL
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
December 18, 2016
1:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Cincinnati +3.5 (-115) (risk 1 to return 1.87)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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