The San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals both had win streaks snapped last time they took the field. This week, both teams will look to get back on track with a win, as they are running out of time to secure wins to help them in the race for the playoffs. In our NFL betting picks for Week 14 of the season, we look at 49ers vs Bengals, as both teams should come out with a serious sense of urgency here.
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49ers vs Bengals Betting Pick
This game will be played at Paul Brown Stadium at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, December 12, 2021.
Why Bet The 49ers vs Bengals Over:
✅ Cincinnati has either been great offensively or terrible defensively on a regular basis this season. In their last six games, a team has scored 41 points four times, as the offensive advantages in their games has been undeniable either for or against them. Expect a similar result here against a Niners team that can hurt the Bengals in a number of ways.
✅ The 49ers are one of seven teams that have had the over hit in more than half of their games this season. Their unpredictable offensive play calling, combined with their inconsistent defending, has made them a solid candidate for going over the total. This game is no exception, as they should have trouble with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense while putting up points of their own.
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✅ The start time of this game should help the Niners come out sharp. This is a rare 4:25 PM East coast start time for the Bengals at home, due to the high-profile nature of this matchup. As a result, the Niners will be less likely to come out sluggish, as they aren’t dealing with the body clock game situation that West coast teams face starting in the early Sunday window when traveling East.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers lost a heartbreaking game last week to the Seattle Seahawks, dropping back to 6-6 on the season in the process. San Francisco got off to a great start in that game, but faltered in a huge way in the second half, turning the ball over and failing to slow down a struggling Seattle offense in the third and fourth quarters. In this game, they face a Cincinnati offense that is dynamic, and could put the Niners below .500 for the season.
If the Niners want to win this game, they will need to cut down on mistakes. Errors on offense and special teams were costly against the Seahawks, and could be costly again this week. The team that is the most careful with the ball could come away with what should be a high-scoring game, and that hasn’t always been the Niners this season.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals had a two-game win streak snapped last week when they lost 41-22 at home to the LA Chargers in Week 13. The Bengals were a disaster defensively in that game, allowing Justin Herbert to move the ball at will from start to finish. This week, things aren’t likely to get any easier for the Bengals defense, as the Niners can beat teams in a number of ways with their offense.
Cincinnati will need to curtail their turnovers if they want to win, just like the Niners. The Bengals turned the ball over four times last week, with Joe Burrow throwing two interceptions. They will also need to hope that Joe Mixon will be in good enough shape to play, as he suffered a neck injury against the Chargers, and his absence would impact the Bengals severely on offense.