The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2022-23 NFL season following their impressive Super Bowl run, with key improvements to their offensive line and defense. Their projected win total sits at 9.5, with odds of +110 for the over and -130 for the under.

The Bengals face the third-hardest strength of schedule (.536) in the NFL, only behind the Rams (.567) and Cardinals (.543). Last season, they won the AFC North with a 10-7 record, led by quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd, and Tee Higgins.

2022 Schedule Highlights:

• Week 1: vs. Steelers (home opener)
• Weeks 2-4: at Cowboys, at Jets, vs. Dolphins
• Week 10: BYE
• Post-bye schedule includes tough matchups against:
  • Steelers (away)
  • Titans (away)
  • Chiefs (home)
  • Browns (home)
  • Buccaneers (away)
  • Patriots (away)
  • Bills (home)
  • Ravens (home)

Analysis: The Bengals' schedule becomes particularly challenging after their bye week, featuring several playoff contenders. However, with their improved roster and continued development of key players, exceeding 9.5 wins seems achievable despite the difficult schedule.

Prediction: OVER 9.5 wins (-130)

Rationale: The Bengals have strengthened their weaknesses from last season and maintain their core offensive weapons. While their schedule is demanding, their enhanced roster and proven ability to compete against top teams suggests they can surpass their projected win total.

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