Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans odds and best bet

Cincinnati got the monkey off their back last week, beating the Raiders for their first playoff win in a generation. Now, they hit the road with some confidence, although the victory did cost them a starting defensive lineman. That could be critical. 

Tennessee earned the top seed in the AFC and the chance to see teams battle it out in poor weather last weekend. The big question for the Titans is the status of elite running back Derrick Henry. He is questionable as this is being written and that might not change throughout the week. With him, they are just as dangerous in the cold, without, they might be the worst top seed in a conference we have seen in decades. 

The Titans are favored at home with the number indicating the location of the game is as much a factor as any difference between the two teams. Cincinnati has the advantage at quarterback, even though Joe Burrow is making his first foray into the playoffs. He seemed pretty unfazed last week. 

Game Info

Cincinnati Bengals (11-7) vs. Tennessee Titans (12-5)
Saturday, January 22, 2022
4:30 PM ET
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
CBS

Betting Odds (as of Tuesday, Jan. 18)

Spread: Bengals +3.5 (-110), Titans -3.5 (-110)
Total: 47
Moneyline: Bengals +155, Titans -185

Bets I like

Bengals +3.5 (-110)

The games last weekend were mostly not very close, the Bengals game was an exception, though they were in control throughout. Cincinnati moves from favorite to underdog, but I love their chances to cover and even win outright. It all comes down to the offense. All season long, the Bengals have been able to move the ball and score. They lean on Burrow for sure, and he can keep them close in this spot which is why that +3.5 is such a good number. He is pretty unflappable. (I would dabble on the Moneyline too)

Bengals Over 21.5 Points (-110)

Cincinnati averaged 27 PPG this season. Including last week's playoff game, they have been under this number just four times all season long, with one of those being the final week of the season when they rested Burrow and other offensive regulars. Maybe they are not in this game, but I will be very surprised if it is because the offense comes up flat. They can run the ball if they need to with Joe Mixon. 

CJ Uzomah Over 29.5 Yards Receiving (-110)

Uzomah does not get as much pub as the other skill guys in this Cincinnati offense. He has the confidence of the QB, though, and just completed his best regular season in the NFL. He also was a major factor in the win against the Raiders last week. Like Las Vegas, Tennessee has to be concerned with the Bengals' receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but Uzoma is going to get his targets. He averages about 10 yards per catch so he only needs three of them to cash in this spot.