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Cincinnati was trying to climb out of an 0-3 hole and reach .500 last time out before their loss in Jacksonville. Now, at 3-5, the Bengals’ chance at a postseason run could be squashed if they can’t find a way to win this game. Tennessee doesn’t plan on letting that happen.
The Titans have looked good of late and will be favored to take care of business in this one and keep rolling forward.
This contest in Week 10 of the regular season will go down Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium.
Opening NFL Odds at BookMaker.eu
Cincinnati Bengals +5
Tennessee Titans -5
Over/Under 40.5
Odds Analysis
The Titans are decent home favorites in this game and the betting public likes them at this spread, with more than 76 percent of the money on Tennessee to cover.
It is a pretty low scoring total as their could be a lot of running the football and strong defense played between these teams. The “over” is the slightly more popular play, but only at about a 60 percent majority early in the week.
Suspension Looming?
Green put Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey in a chokehold and delivered several punches on him last time out. The outburst was atypical of Green in the past but he was clearly frustrated.
Green finished the game with only one catch for six yards, numbers that are much lower than his season and career averages as one of the NFL’s best receivers. Green will likely be fined for the display and it remains to be seen if he will get suspended.
If Green isn’t allowed to play in this one, that would be a big loss for the Bengals. He has 38 catches for 572 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Cincinnati's offense is struggling already and cannot afford to be missing its most dynamic playmaker for any stretch.
Key Stat
Three. That’s how many games in a row the Titans have won coming into this matchup against the Bengals. And even though those wins were against a Colts team which was without Andrew Luck, the Browns, and the Ravens, it’s still a nice momentum boost for Tennessee, which has a shot at winning its division right now.
The Titans are tied for first place in the AFC South with the Jaguars. Tennessee defeated Jacksonville 37-16 on September 17th, but Jaguars have proven to be a formidable foe with an identical 5-3 record and a notable win in Pittsburgh against the Steelers this season.
Tennessee needs to keep picking up wins in games like these to keep pace with the Jaguars because with the way Jacksonville’s defense is playing, it doesn’t seem like they will be falling off anytime soon.
Free ATS Pick
The Titans have the more well-rounded team and have the advantage of playing at home. Tennessee hopes to establish the running game, and if it is able to do that, this one could become an easy victory.
However, the Bengals have a strong defense and may be able to keep the Titans somewhat in check. If that happens, the game will remain close. Green’s presence is huge as he has the ability to turn a normal play into a touchdown.
If he is out, Cincinnati is going to be in trouble. Take the Titans to win this game as well as cover the spread as they should be able to take control in the second half and hold on for the victory.
NFL Odds: Titans 24, Bengals 17
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