The Los Angeles Chargers (6-5) face the Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday at 1 pm EST on CBS. Both teams come off different trajectories - the Bengals riding a two-game winning streak while the Chargers lost their last game to the Broncos.

Game Details:

• Spread: Bengals -3 (-115)
• Over/Under: 50.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Bengals -160, Chargers +140

Bengals Keys to Victory:

• Balanced offensive attack (55.4% pass, 44.6% run)
• 6th in scoring (28.1 points per game)
• Strong rush defense (top 10 in most categories)
• Solid scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game)

Chargers Keys to Victory:

• High-powered passing offense led by Justin Herbert
• 8th in total yards (384 per game)
• 14th in scoring (25 points per game)
• Must overcome defensive struggles (29th in points allowed)

Analysis: The Bengals hold advantages on both sides of the ball. Their balanced offense and strong defense, particularly against the run, match up well against the Chargers' struggling defense (31st in third-down conversion percentage). While both teams can score, Cincinnati's defensive superiority should be the difference maker, especially in the second half where they're likely to wear down the Chargers' defense.

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