NFL Prop Bets: Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals - Week 9
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) face the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) at Bernabéu for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bengals are favored to win at -162, currently marked as 3.0-point favorites, while the Falcons are at +136.
The total points line is set at 52.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 28-25 Cincinnati.
- The Bengals (-112) have a 3-3-1 ATS record this season, while the Falcons (-108) hold a record of 3-5-0.
- The Bengals have a 5-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Falcons have a 4-3-1 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Bengals are averaging 29.4 points per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Falcons are averaging only 21.4 (T23rd).
- Defensively, the Bengals are giving up 22.6 points per game this season (14th in the league), while the Falcons are giving up an average of 23.6 points (17th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 368.7, the Bengals rank 7th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Falcons rank 21st with just 323.1 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Bengals are giving up 360.0 per game this season (26th in the league), while the Falcons are giving up an average of 341.6 (18th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Bengals have recorded 288.4 passing yards per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Falcons' defense has given up 223.4 passing yards per game (19th).
- Meanwhile, the Falcons have recorded 188.4 passing yards per game this season (24th in the league), while the Bengals' defense has given up 237.7 passing yards per game (26th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Bengals have been among the NFL's worst this season, averaging an underwhelming 80.3 rushing yards per game (30th in the league). Although by no means the best at stuffing the run, the Falcons may still look to take advantage of their opponents shortcomings. They rank 18th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 118.3 per game.
- On the other hand, the Falcons have recorded 134.8 rushing yards per game this season (4th in the league), while the Bengals are giving up 122.3 rushing yards per game (20th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Bengals have recorded 11 total takeaways this season (T8th in the league), while the Falcons have recorded 10 (T12th).
- On offense, the Bengals have recorded 10 total giveaways this season (T16th in the league), bettering the Falcons' number of 16 (31st).
First to Score
The Bengals are -130 to score first, while the Falcons are +100.
- The Bengals have scored first in two of their seven games this season.
- The Falcons have scored first in one of their eight games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Bengals are -130 to record the first touchdown, while the Falcons are +105.
- The Bengals have recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games this season.
- The Falcons have also recorded the first touchdown in three of their eight games.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Touchdown | 2 / 7 | +186 |
| Cincinnati Field Goal | 0 / 7 | +340 |
| Cincinnati Safety | 0 / 7 | +6100 |
| Atlanta Touchdown | 1 / 8 | +247 |
| Atlanta Field Goal | 0 / 8 | +370 |
| Atlanta Safety | 0 / 8 | +6100 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Bengals are -141 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Falcons are +113.
- The Bengals have been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games this season.
- The Falcons have also been the first to score 10 points in three of their eight games.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Bengals are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -135, while the Falcons are +114.
- The Bengals have a 1-4-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Falcons hold a record of 3-4-1.
Last Time They Met
The Bengals recorded a 35-17 victory over the Falcons at Paycor Stadium when these teams last met in Week 7, 2022. The Bengals have now won three straight against the Falcons.
