{"id":1249289,"date":"2022-01-14T10:58:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T14:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=1249289"},"modified":"2022-09-29T13:29:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T17:29:05","slug":"raiders-vs-bengals-prediction-and-picks-against-the-spread-for-nfl-playoffs-wild-card-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/raiders-vs-bengals-prediction-and-picks-against-the-spread-for-nfl-playoffs-wild-card-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Raiders vs Bengals Prediction and Picks Against the Spread for NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
The NFL Playoffs schedule<\/a> is set for Wild Card Weekend! In the first game of the weekend, we get an AFC matchup of Raiders vs Bengals, which are two teams many did not expect to be here. Let\u2019s do a deep dive into this game, look at the betting trends, and give a Raiders vs Bengals prediction and NFL picks against the spread.<\/p>\n NFL Playoffs \u2014 Wild Card Weekend<\/strong> The Las Vegas Raiders literally had to fight to the final whistle to make the NFL Playoffs. It all came down to Sunday Night Football, in a \u201cwin and you\u2019re in\u201d game with the Los Angeles Chargers. A game-winning field goal in overtime is what was needed for the Raiders to make the playoffs. Interestingly enough, they jumped all the up to the five-seed in the AFC.<\/p>\n As for the Cincinnati Bengals, they were able to rest many players last week, as they already had their playoff spot locked up. The defense is inconsistent and the running game is struggling, but the Bengals are proving that quarterbacks and the passing game is what gets wins in the NFL. However, whether it\u2019s enough to get wins in the playoffs is a different story. Still, Joe Burrow is among the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and a receiving corps of Ja\u2019Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd may be the best wide receiver trio in the league.<\/p>\n NFL betting odds for <\/em>Raiders <\/em>vs Bengals are taken from Bovada Sportsbook<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n Moneyline:<\/strong> LV: (+200) | CIN: (-240) Both of these teams are struggling to run the football, so the pressure will likely be fully on both quarterbacks. Surprisingly, this is the first playoff game for both Joe Burrow and Derek Carr. The Raiders made the playoffs during the Carr era, but a late-season injury kept him out.<\/p>\n The key matchups in this game are both teams\u2019 offensive lines against the pass rush. Both offensive lines have weaknesses, but both pass rushes have also struggled down the stretch of the season. The quarterback that has a clean pocket and is able to step into throws will likely win the game.<\/p>\n While I like both quarterbacks, I like the pass rush of Cincinnati more. Trey Hendrickson doesn\u2019t get the respect he deserves around the league, while Sam Hubbard is talented in his own right. Look for them to have an impact on the game, helping the Cincinnati Bengals get a playoff win. However, I do believe it will be a close game late into the fourth quarter. For that reason, I believe the Raiders will cover the spread. Shop the sportsbooks<\/a> to find the best odds for your bet or check out our list of trusted NFL betting sites<\/a> in our comprehensive NFL guide.<\/p>\n NFL Picks Against the Spread:<\/strong> Raiders +5.5, Bengals ML<\/p>\n
\nNFL Betting Guides you May Like :<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n
\nRaiders vs Bengals NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend Preview<\/h2>\n
\nLas Vegas Raiders (10-7, 5-3 Away) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (10-7, 5-4 Home)
\nDate:<\/strong> Saturday, January 15, 2022
\nTime:<\/strong> 4:30 p.m. EST
\nVenue: <\/strong>Paul Brown Stadium \u2014 Cincinnati, OH
\nCoverage: <\/strong>NBC<\/p>\n
\nRELATED | NFL Wild Card Weekend free bets and betting offers<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nRaiders vs Bengals Odds & Spread<\/h2>\n
\nSpread:<\/strong> LV: +5.5 (-110) | CIN: -5.5 (-110)
\nTotal:<\/strong> 49 \u2014 Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
\nPublic (Spread) Betting: <\/strong>LV: (79%) | CIN: (21%)
\nOdds to Win Super Bowl LVI:<\/strong> LV: (+4000) | CIN: (+2000)<\/p>\nRaiders vs Bengals NFL Betting Trends<\/h2>\n
\n
\n
\nRead our Betting Guides About the NFL Divisions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n
\n
\n
\nRaiders vs Bengals Prediction and NFL Picks Against the Spread<\/h2>\n