Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 16 matchup
The Cincinnati Bengals (10-4) are coming off a comeback victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to play against the New England Patriots (7-7). The defending AFC champions are now riding a six-game winning streak and are in a tight race with the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North.
The Patriots have lost three of their last four games behind quarterback Mac Jones and are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive with both wild-card spots up for grabs. Linebacker Matthew Judon has the second-most sacks in the league with 14.5 quarterback takedowns.
Here's a look at the betting details and USA TODAY's NFL staff picks for the Bengals vs. Patriots Week 16 game:
Bengals at Patriots odds, moneyline and over/under
Spread: Bengals (-3)
Moneyline: Bengals (-155); Patriots (+135)
Over/under: 42
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Safid Deen: Bengals 24, Patriots 20
The Bengals are surging at the right time, winning six in a row and eight of their last nine games. They’ll be tested on the road by the Patriots, but their recent win streak shows they are battle tested and ready to make another run to the Super Bowl.
Victoria Hernandez: Bengals 30, Patriots 14
This might seem like a wide margin of victory, but Joe Burrow did a number on Tom Brady last week and he will do the same to the seven-time champion's old team. Bill Belichick has a far different quarterback situation than he used to and his team is making silly mistakes. Last week's went viral.
Jaylon Thompson: Bengals 28, Patriots 20
The Bengals have found their stride late in the season. The Patriots are spinning their wheels as evident by their debacle last week. The Bengals know the AFC North is within reach and the Patriots are just another obstacle.
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