The Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) face the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) at SoFi Stadium in a crucial AFC matchup. The Chargers are favored by 1.5 points, with the total set at 48 points.

The Bengals are coming off a 35-34 loss to Baltimore, while the Chargers have won three straight, including a 27-17 victory over Tennessee.

Key Betting Factors:

• Chargers are 1.5-point favorites (56.5% implied probability)
• Total has moved from 44.5 to 48 points due to sharp action
• Bengals receiving 60% of spread bets

Bengals Analysis:

• Joe Burrow leads NFL in passing yards (2,672) and touchdowns (24)
• Ja'Marr Chase tops league in receptions (66), yards (981), and touchdowns (10)
• Rushing game ranks 29th (86 yards per game)
• Offensive line has allowed 23 sacks

Chargers Analysis:

• League's best scoring defense (13.1 points per game)
• No opponent has scored over 20 points this season
• Justin Herbert: 11 touchdowns, 1 interception
• J.K. Dobbins: 670 rushing yards (10th in NFL)
• +9 turnover differential (2nd in NFL)

Expert Prediction: Over 48 Points (-110)

• Bengals' explosive passing attack should succeed despite Chargers' strong defense
• Chargers' run game could exploit Bengals' defensive weaknesses
• Both quarterbacks capable of generating high-scoring affair
• Sharp money movement supports Over play

Sports betting odds and analysis current as of November 17, 2024.

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