Check out best bets for when the Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) and the New England Patriots (0-0) square off at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Sign up for a Fubo free trial to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable!
Best Over/Under Bet
O/U Pick: Under (40.5)
Out of 17 games last year, the Bengals played 12 with over 40.5 points scored, its current matchup’s over/under.
Eight of the Patriots’ 17 games last season had more than 40.5 total points scored.
These teams averaged a combined 35.4 points per game a season ago, 5.1 less points than the total of 40.5 set for this game.
Opponents of these teams averaged a combined 44.1 points per game last season, 3.6 more than the over/under in this game.
The Bengals’ average point total in matchups last year was 43.6, 3.1 points higher than the total in this game.
Patriots games in 2023 averaged a total of 39.5 points, 1.0 less than the point total in this matchup.
Best Against the Spread Bet
Pick ATS: Bengals (-7.5)
Cincinnati had seven wins in 17 games against the spread last year.
The Bengals covered every time (1-0) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater last season.
New England covered the spread five times in 17 games last season.
The Patriots’ ATS record as underdogs of 7.5 points or greater was 3-2 last year.
Best Moneyline Bet
Moneyline: Bengals (-375), Patriots (+300)
Prediction:
Bengals 27 – Patriots 13
The Bengals were the moneyline favorite 11 total times last season. They went 7-4 in those games.
Cincinnati never played a game last season with moneyline odds of -375 or shorter.
Last season, the Patriots won three out of the 12 games, or 25%, in which they were the underdog.
New England had a record of 1-2 in games where oddsmakers had them as underdogs of at least +300 on the moneyline.
The implied probability from the moneyline gives the Bengals a 78.9% chance to win this contest.
Best Bengals Prop Bet
Chase Brown Receptions (Pick: 2.5/Under)
Games (2023) |
Rush YPG |
Rush TDs |
Receptions |
Rec. Per Game |
Rec. YPG |
Rec. TDs |
12 |
14.9 |
0 |
14 |
1.2 |
13.0 |
1 |
Best Patriots Prop Bet
Jacoby Brissett Passing Touchdowns (Pick: 0.5/Over)
Games (2023) |
Pass YPG |
Pass TDs |
Rush YPG |
Rush TDs |
2 |
112.0 |
3 |
9.5 |
0 |
How to Watch Bengals vs. Patriots
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
TV Info: CBS
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+!
Sign up for a Fubo free trial to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable!