Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Free NFL Betting Pick & Predictions

Cincinnati Bengals (1-2 SU, 0-2-1 ATS) at Tennessee Titans (1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS), 10/1/23

When: 1 pm ET Sunday, Oct. 1

Where: Nissan Stadium

TV: CBS

NFL Betting Odds

Point Spread: Cin -2.5 / Tenn +2.5

Moneyline: Cin -130 / Tenn +110

Total: 41

Game Overview

Two teams aiming to avoid a 1-3 start to the season clash when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. Both teams had playoff aspirations, but they’ve struggled in the early part of the season. Let’s analyze this matchup and provide our free NFL betting pick.

NFL Betting Lines

The Week 4 NFL betting market opened with Cincinnati as a 2.5-point road favorite against Tennessee, with the over/under set around 42. Early betting action has pushed the total down to 41.

Bengals-Titans NFL Betting Preview

Cincinnati secured its first win of the season with a 19-16 victory over the Rams on Monday night. The Bengals had trailed for much of the game but managed to hold on for the win, although they failed to cover the spread as three-point favorites. Cincinnati out-gained the Rams 309-292 and controlled time of possession with 36:24.

The Titans, on the other hand, suffered a 27-3 defeat to the Browns, managing just 94 yards of offense in an abysmal performance. They had previously lost to the Saints 16-15 before defeating the Chargers 27-24 in overtime. Tennessee’s offense has been inconsistent.

Bengals-Titans Recent History

These teams have faced each other in each of the last three seasons, with Cincinnati winning all three matchups both SU and ATS. Last November, the Bengals secured a 20-16 victory in Nashville and covered the -1 spread. That game also went under the total of 42 points.

NFL Betting Trends

Through Week 3, home teams in the NFL are 22-26 SU and 19-26 ATS. Favorites are 28-20 SU but 20-25 ATS. Home dogs are 6-12 SU and 8-9 ATS.

Totals Report

The unders are 2-1 in Bengals games this season, with an average of 38 total points. Similarly, the unders are 2-1 in Titans games, which are also averaging 38 points. Through NFL Week 3, unders are 25-23.

Free NFL Betting Pick

The Bengals, led by QB Joe Burrow, have struggled to find their rhythm this season. Cincinnati’s reluctance to utilize RB Joe Mixon has raised questions. Tennessee is expected to have the upper hand in the ground game this Sunday, and they are primed for a bounce-back performance following a lackluster showing against the Browns. Our pick is Tennessee to secure the victory.