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Bengals favored in pivotal AFC North clash
9 Nov
Summary
- Cincinnati opens as 3.5-point favorites against Pittsburgh.
- Bengals aim to split the season series with the Steelers.
- Cincinnati has won four consecutive games scoring 30+ points.
Cincinnati is poised to host Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football, entering the game as 3.5-point betting favorites. The Bengals look to avenge an earlier loss and split their season series with the Steelers. Both teams enter the contest with identical 6-2 records, with Pittsburgh coming off a bye week. This matchup is considered Cincinnati's biggest game of the season so far.
The Bengals are currently on an unprecedented offensive tear, having won their last four consecutive games. Remarkably, they have scored 30 or more points in each of these victories, a feat never before accomplished in team history. Head coach Zac Taylor noted the team is "starting to hit our stride" and focusing on eliminating past mistakes to play more cohesively.
Cincinnati holds a 1-1 record within the AFC North and faces several crucial divisional games ahead. Their remaining strength of schedule is ranked 31st, and ESPN's Football Power Index projects them with a 79.6% chance of winning the division.
