Two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks will take the field when Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in their second game on Monday Night Football. Burrow and the Bengals are coming off their first win of the season, losing 26-25 to the Kansas City Chiefs last week, while the Commanders are looking to extend their winning streak after beating the New York Giants 21-18 last week.
Kickoff at Cincinnati's Paycol Stadium is scheduled for 8:15 PM ET. The latest Commanders vs. Bengals odds from SportsLine Consensus have Cincinnati favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under for total points is 46.5. Before locking in any Bengals vs. Commanders picks, be sure to check the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Bengals vs. Commanders Spread: Cincinnati -7.5Bengals vs. Commanders Over/Under: 46.5 pointsBengals vs. Commanders Money Line: Cincinnati -357, Washington +283WASH: The Commanders have won by a first half game total in 12 of their last 20 gamesCIN: The Bengals have scored first in five of their last six home gamesBengals vs. Commanders Picks: See SportsLine's picks
Why the Bengals can cover
Despite being 0-2, the Bengals are blessed with talent on both the defensive and passing end. Thus far, Cincinnati ranks 10th in the NFL in total defense (288) and second in pass defense (128.5). Cincinnati is also giving up 21 points per game. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson is an effective pass rusher who puts opposing quarterbacks in difficult situations. The 29-year-old has recorded 12 total pressures, seven hurries and two sacks.
Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is a physical defender with fast straight-line speed and a strong grip on the ground. The Nebraska native has recorded nine total tackles, two catches and one interception through two games. Linebacker Logan Wilson also has the ability to find a way to the ball. He has recorded 12 stops in two straight games and leads the team in total tackles (24). Find out who to root for with SportsLine.
Why the Commander Can Cover
Despite having a rookie point guard, Washington has one of the most explosive offensive teams in the NFL. The Commanders are averaging 362.0 rushing yards per game this season, sixth in the league, and have been particularly effective on the ground, averaging 176.5 rushing yards per game, third-most in the NFL.
Washington rushed for 215 yards in last week's win over New York. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. led Washington in the win, rushing 17 times for 133 yards. This season, Robinson Jr. has rushed 29 times for 173 yards and a touchdown. He is averaging 6.0 yards rushing per attempt and will look to beat a Cincinnati defense that is allowing 159.5 rushing yards per game this season. Find out who to root for with SportsLine.
How to predict Commanders vs Bengals
The SportsLine model is leaning toward the over point total, with both teams projecting a combined total of 56 points. The model also has one side of the spread coming true in more than 50 percent of simulations. Visit SportsLine to see their predictions.
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