Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks

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2. Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM (CenturyLink Field) The Line: Seattle Seahawks -9.5 - Over/Under: 44 Click to Get Latest Betting Odds.

Bengals cut ex-Steelers, Seahawks guard Finney. Finney, who struggled to properly train last offseason amid the coronavirus pandemic, was released by the Bengals on Friday.

Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM (CenturyLink Field)

The Line: Seattle Seahawks -9.5 -- Over/Under: 44Click to Get Latest Betting Odds

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The Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks meet Sunday in NFL action at CenturyLink Field.

The Cincinnati Bengals have missed the playoffs each of the last three years and finally begin a new era under coach Zac Taylor. The Cincinnati Bengals have lost each of their last five road games. The Cincinnati Bengals have won four of their last five regular season openers. The Cincinnati Bengals finished last year ranked 26th in offensive yards per game and 17th in points per game. Defensively, the Bengals finished 30th in points allowed and 32nd in yards allowed. The Cincinnati Bengals are likely going to have issues offensively simply because Andy Dalton is still the quarterback and AJ Green is out for the meantime due to injury. The Bengals defense should be improved, as there’s no real excuse for a unit that has Dre Kirkpatrick, Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap to be dead last in the league in defensive yards allowed. Progress was made with the firing of Marvin Lewis, but it’s hard to get excited about the Bengals for obvious reasons.

The Seattle Seahawks have won double-digit games six of the last seven years and have made the playoffs 12 times in the last 16 years. The Seattle Seahawks have won each of their last five home games. The Seattle Seahawks have lost three of their last four regular season openers. The Seattle Seahawks finished last year ranked 18th in offensive yards per game and sixth in points per game. Defensively, the Seahawks finished 11th in points allowed and 16th in yards allowed. Russell Wilson has proven what he can do when the offense is on his shoulders, but he does have improved wide receiver depth with the additions of Gary Jennings and John Ursua. Defensively, the Seahawks are going to be much better at rushing the passer after signing Ezekiel Ansah and recently trading for Jadeveon Clowney. The Seahawks are quietly coming together roster wise and and if you’re interested in a dark horse team that has at least 25 to 1 Super Bowl odds, this is a team worth looking at.

The Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games, 20-8-2 ATS in their last 30 games in September and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Seahawks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September, 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The Bengals are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings and the over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. The over is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games overall. The under is 3-0-2 in Bengals last 5 games overall.

The Cincinnati Bengals have covered six of their last eight games when an underdog of at least seven points. The Seattle Seahawks have split their last 12 games ATS when favored by at least seven points. I'm not the guy looking to lay big chalk, especially in season openers, but the Bengals aren't a good football team and it's even worse without Green to stretch the defense. Dalton in this stadium also scares the hell out of me. The Seattle Seahawks have a better roster than what they've had the last couple of years and have shown under Pete Carroll that they're not afraid to keep their foot on the gas. There's much better options on Sunday's card, but if forced to pick, I'd take the Seahawks in a blowout.

Cincinnati Bengals (0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS) vs. Seattle Seahawks (0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS)
NFL Week 1
Date/Time: Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 4:05PM EDT
Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
TV: CBS
by Loot Levinson, Expert Football Handicapper, Predictem.com

Point Spread: CIN +9.5/SEA -9.5(BetNow)
Over/Under Total: 43.5

The Cincinnati Bengals come up to the Pacific Northwest to battle the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in an NFL week one matchup. Seattle is looking to take a step forward after surpassing expectations last season with a 10-win campaign. They get their season-opener at home against a Bengals team looking to start anew after a rough patch the last few seasons. With new head coach Zac Taylor, they have a tough first act as they try to turn the page, facing a tough game in surroundings in which they are generally unfamiliar. Are they in over their heads against an up-and-coming Seattle squad? Or is this a spot where they can be competitive or at the very least take a run at this big point spread?

The Right Role for the Seahawks?

Not to question the abundant issues surrounding the Bengals or the upside of Seattle, but it’s hard to love Seattle as the big favorite. That might apply more from a traditional sense, or in the Carroll era. And while they’re not the grind-it-out team they were several seasons ago, they’re not the most-desirable big fave. Their 5-7 record when home-favorites of 7 or more points in the past three seasons isn’t so dire perhaps, but it tells part of the story. We might have an idea of what Cincinnati will look like this season, but we don’t know. It’s almost difficult to think of two teams that have less of a connection than Seattle and Cincinnati, as they have virtually no relevant shared history. If the Bengals are at least somewhere close to being on the right track, this might be a tough number to cover for Seattle.

Right Spot for the Seattle Offense?

Russell Wilson is still great and has become a larger force aerially. The combination of Chris Carson and Rashad Penny provides a 1-2 running back punch that offers a lot of promise. They might be at their best in that regard since the glory days of Marshawn Lynch. One of the issues that makes it really hard to cover big spreads is their still-dicey offensive line. Center Justin Britt and Duane Brown at LT are good, but it’s pretty subpar elsewhere. But Carson and Penny will still produce. The ‘Hawks come into this game already battered with injuries in the pass-catching corps, with Tyler Lockett the only reliable receiver in rotation at the moment. With no real pass-catching tight end, a less-than-ideal number-one receiver in Lockett, and one of the worst offensive lines in the conference, this offense might not be ready to hit the ground running.

Decent Matchup for the Cincy Defense?

I think we should see the Bengals make better use of their D-line this season and this would be an excellent place to start, against this Seattle O-line. They wield two tremendous linemen in Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap. A healthy Carl Lawson (questionable) would lend even more hope and pass-rushing. Sam Hubbard could add to this group. They’re not great in the middle, led at linebacker by Preston Brown. They were terrible against the pass last year, but the new coaching staff has a lot of talent with which to work, including William Jackson, Dre Kirkpatrick, and some draft picks that could pay off. And even if they aren’t that great, this isn’t an air-attack they’re facing that figures to all that powerful in week one. While new head coach Zac Taylor is an offensive guy, a lot of people are talking about how good this “D” looks under Lou Anurumo.

Tough Spot for the Cincinnati Offense

In a venue they don’t know, playing a tough defense, we’ll see if coach Taylor’s offense will be able to get off to a fast start. It won’t be easy. It’s hard to think of a tougher place to play, especially for an offense trying to find its bearings. And this Seattle “D” has really developed ahead of schedule. This is despite mass departures from a defense that was the best of its time. The secondary is young, but impactful with corners Tre Flowers and Shaquill Griffin, with safeties Tedric Thompson and Bradley McDougald. Linebackers Bobby Wagner, KJ Wright, and Mychal Kendricks are an excellent trio, with Wagner maybe the best in the business. Losing Frank Clark hurt up-front, but Ziggy Ansah, Quinton Jefferson, Al Woods, and Poona Ford should be able to succeed in this game.

The issues with the Bengals’ offense starts up-front. They weren’t even that great when they had a healthy Jonah Williams. But he’s on IR, and Clint Bolling called it quits. That leaves Cordy Glenn (questionable), second-year center Billy Price, and a lot of rift-raft that could be easy-pickings for the pumped-up home Seattle defense. Andy Dalton should benefit from Taylor’s quarterback-friendly offense, but we’ll see if he has what he needs around him to succeed. Rookie back Rodney Anderson is now injured, as is John Ross and Tyler Eifert. Receiver AJ Green won’t be available until later in September. That leaves them with Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd as their main artillery in this game. While those other players are questionable, they are also not at full-power. And they have less to lose. Without their most significant contributor in Green and a complimentary piece or two, along with that line, what will they be able to come up with?

Take the Points

I get it—Cincy probably stinks. And this is a tough spot for them—definitely, in the top five stadiums, you’d figure they would not thrive. I just think the new leadership will help open up the Cincy offense some. And I look for the “D” to improve, as well. They match up well on the line-of-scrimmage with Seattle. In addition, they won’t be facing a lot of aerial weapons. I think it all adds up to the Bengals eking out a cover on the road in week one.

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Loot’s Pick to Cover the Point Spread: I’m betting on the Cincinnati Bengals plus 9.5 points.

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