Two teams excited to get the 2019 season underway, the Cincinnati Bengals (+10) are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks (-10) at CenturyLink Field. Fans can catch the action live on CBS and kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks
In this Sunday matchup, Seattle is projected as the big favorite and is currently giving up 10 points. The Bengals are also receiving +310 moneyline odds while the Seahawks are -440. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 44 points. Some good live betting opportunities could exist during this game.
The early action has leaned to the Seahawks. The line originally opened at -8 while the total was initially 43.5.
The Bengals were 6-10 straight-up (SU) last season while the Seahawks had a winning season with a 10-7 SU record in 2018. When playing against in-conference foes, the Bengals finished 4-8 SU while the Seahawks were 8-4 SU against National Football Conference squads. Both teams were 2-2 SU against non-conference opponents in 2018.
The Bengals logged 200.2 passing yards per game and 105.8 rushing yards per game versus their 12 in-conference opponents last year. The team managed to score 21.6 points per game against those opponents while giving up 25.3 per contest. When facing non-conference competition, they averaged 27.3 points-for and 38.0 points-against, in addition to 291.8 pass yards per game and 103.3 rush yards per contest.
In matchups against non-conference foes, the Seahawks passed for 256.5 yards per game and ran for 145.8 per game on their way to 26.5 points per outing. When facing only NFC opponents, the offensive unit registered 26.8 points per game by averaging 201.8 passing yards and 164.8 rushing yards. The Seahawks defense allowed 21.5 PPG to non-conference foes and 21.8 to teams in conference in 2018.
Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks Free NFL Tip
SU Winner: Seahawks, ATS Winner: Seahawks, O/U: Under
Team Betting Trends
- The Bengals produced 27 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Seahawks produced 35 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Bengals created 13 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Seahawks put up 15 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Bengals put up 4.7 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.7 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
- The Seahawks rushed for 4.8 yards per carry last season and allowed 4.9 YPC to opponents.
- The Bengals offensive line allowed 37 sacks last season. Their defense created 34 sacks.
- The Seahawks offense gave up 51 sacks last year. Their defense recorded 43 sacks.
