The Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) face the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) at SoFi Stadium in a crucial AFC matchup. The Chargers enter as 1.5-point favorites, with the total set at 48 points.

The Bengals come off a 35-34 loss to Baltimore, while the Chargers ride a three-game winning streak after beating Tennessee 27-17.

Joe Burrow leads the NFL with 2,672 passing yards and 24 touchdowns through 10 games. His favorite target, Ja'Marr Chase, tops the league in receptions (66), yards (981), and touchdowns (10). However, Cincinnati's run game ranks 29th, averaging just 86 yards per game.

The Chargers' defense has been exceptional under Jim Harbaugh and coordinator Jesse Minter, allowing a league-best 13.1 points per game. No opponent has scored more than 20 points against them this season. Justin Herbert has been efficient with 11 touchdowns and only one interception, while J.K. Dobbins (670 yards) powers the ground game.

Key Factors:

• Chargers' +9 turnover differential (2nd in NFL)
• Bengals' passing attack vs Chargers' 23rd-ranked pass defense
• Cincinnati's weak run game vs LA's 9th-ranked run defense
• Herbert's ball security (1 INT in 241 attempts)

Prediction: Over 48 Points (-110)

• Both quarterbacks playing at elite level
• Bengals' explosive offense vs Chargers' vulnerable secondary
• Sharp money pushing total from 44.5 to 48
• Expected high-scoring shootout between Burrow and Herbert

The game features two potent offenses led by premier quarterbacks, setting up for an entertaining, high-scoring affair despite the Chargers' defensive prowess.

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