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The Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) take a three-game winning streak into a matchup with the Buffalo Bills (5-3) on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Paycor Stadium.
The Bengals rank 24th in scoring offense (18.7 points per game) and 16th in scoring defense (20.6 points allowed per game) this year. Things have been going well for the Bills on both offense and defense, as they are averaging 27.8 points per game (fourth-best) and allowing just 17 points per game (third-best).
Bengals vs. Bills Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Bengals will win straight up and cover against the Bills, with 62.3% of users picking them to win and 56.8% picking them to cover the 2-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Bengals vs. Bills
- Game Day: Sunday, November 5, 2023
- Game Time: 8:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Paycor Stadium
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Take a look at these betting trends and insights before you bet on Sunday’s Cincinnati-Buffalo spread (Cincinnati -2) or total (49.5 points).
Game Trends for Bengals
- The Bengals have posted a 3-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Bengals have a 2-2-1 record against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- The Bengals have gone over in three of their seven games with a set total (42.9%).
Stats & Insights for Bengals
- The Bengals have been a bottom-five offense this year, ranking fifth-worst with 276.9 yards per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked 27th in the NFL (370.7 yards allowed per game).
- The Bengals are totaling 18.7 points per game offensively this season (24th in NFL), and they are allowing 20.6 points per game (16th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Bengals are averaging 197.9 passing yards per game offensively this year (23rd in NFL), and they are surrendering 232.1 passing yards per game (21st) on the other side of the ball.
- With 79 offensive rushing yards per game (fourth-worst) and 138.6 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (fifth-worst), the Bengals have been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this season in the running game.
- The Bengals are putting up a 33.7% third-down percentage on offense (27th in the NFL), and they rank 24th on the other side of the ball with a 42.9% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 4.8 yards per play on offense (third-worst) and 6.2 yards per play allowed on defense (third-worst), the Bengals have been struggling on both sides of the ball this season in terms of yards-per-play efficiency.
- The Bengals have forced 13 total turnovers (fifth in NFL) this season and have turned it over six times (second in NFL) for a turnover margin of +7, the second-best in the league.
Best Players for Bengals
- Joe Burrow: 1,513 PASS YDS / 216.1 YPG / 66.3% / 10 TD / 4 INT
- Joe Mixon: 112 CAR / 453 YDS / 64.7 YPG / 2 TD / 19 REC / 127 YDS / 18.1 YPG / 0 TD
- Ja’Marr Chase: 60 REC / 656 YDS / 93.7 YPG / 4 TD
- Tyler Boyd: 33 REC / 244 YDS / 34.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Tee Higgins: 19 REC / 218 YDS / 36.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Logan Wilson: 57 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 3 INT / 5 PD
Game Trends for Bills
- The Bills are 3-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Out of the Bills’ eight games with a set total, three have hit the over (37.5%).
Stats & Insights for Bills
- The Bills’ offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank fifth-best in the NFL with 376.9 total yards per game. In terms of defense, they are ceding 326.1 total yards per game, which ranks 13th.
- The Bills have excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fourth-best in points per game (27.8) and third-best in points allowed per game (17).
- The Bills’ pass offense has been dominant, compiling 263.8 passing yards per contest (fourth-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 10th by allowing 204.1 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, the Bills rank 14th in the NFL on offense (113.1 rushing yards per game) and 22nd defensively (122 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Bills’ third-down offense has been excelling, posting a 49% third-down conversion rate (second-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 19th by surrendering a 40% third-down rate.
- The Bills’ offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 6 yards per play. In terms of defense, they are allowing 5.9 yards per play, which ranks 26th.
- With 14 forced turnovers (third in NFL) and 12 turnovers committed (19th in NFL) this season, the Bills rank 11th in the NFL with a turnover margin of +2.
Best Players for Bills
- Josh Allen: 2,165 PASS YDS / 270.6 YPG / 71.7% / 17 TD / 8 INT / 36 CAR / 189 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
- James Cook: 102 CAR / 486 YDS / 60.8 YPG / 1 TD / 18 REC / 192 YDS / 24 YPG / 1 TD
- Stefon Diggs: 64 REC / 748 YDS / 93.5 YPG / 6 TD
- Gabriel Davis: 31 REC / 434 YDS / 54.3 YPG / 5 TD
- Dalton Kincaid: 30 REC / 258 YDS / 36.9 YPG / 1 TD
- Terrel Bernard: 76 TKL / 6 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT / 4 PD
