The Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) face the New York Jets (1-5) in Week 8, with the Bengals heavily favored as 10.5-point road favorites. Current odds have the Bengals at -110 to cover and the Jets at -115 with a 42.5 point over/under.

Team Comparison:

• Bengals: 4-3 ATS, rank 7th in NFL Power Rankings
• Jets: 1-5 ATS, rank 31st overall

Bengals Strengths:

• 7th in points per game
• 3rd in yards per play
• 5th in opponent points per game
• 2nd in penalties per play
• 1st in penalty yards per game

Jets Weaknesses:

• Last in points per game
• Last in rush yards per game
• Last in touchdowns per game
• 19th in opponent touchdowns allowed
• 10th in opponent yards per rush

Keys to Victory:

• Bengals: Control the game early, avoid turnovers, maintain disciplined play
• Jets: Generate takeaways and favorable field position to compensate for offensive struggles

The Bengals' strong offensive efficiency and disciplined play make them clear favorites against a struggling Jets team that ranks at the bottom of most offensive categories. Barring turnovers swinging momentum, Cincinnati should control this matchup and cover the spread.

         

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