- The Commanders are -4.5 point favorites vs the Bengals
- Total (Over/Under): 36.5 points
The Cincinnati Bengals visit FedExField to take on the Washington Commanders on Aug. 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05pm EDT in Landover.
The Commanders are betting favorites in this preseason matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Bengals vs. Commanders Over/Under is 36.5 total points for the game.
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Bengals vs. Commanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bengals | +4.5 -110 | 36.5 -110 | +165 |
| Commanders | -4.5 -110 | 36.5 -110 | -200 |
Bengals vs. Commanders Prediction
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Commanders will win this preseason game with 58.3% confidence.
Bengals vs Commanders Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Commanders will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bengals and Commanders, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Bengals Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Bengals players this preseason game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Joe Burrow has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 9 of his last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 54% ROI)
- Ja’Marr Chase has hit the Receptions Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+6.05 Units / 34% ROI)
- Joe Mixon has hit the Longest Rush Under in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.45 Units / 43% ROI)
- Joe Burrow has hit the Passing Yards Under in 14 of his last 21 games (+5.00 Units / 19% ROI)
- Tyler Boyd has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 away games (+4.90 Units / 57% ROI)
Bengals Best Bets:
- The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.75 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.70 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 2H Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.90 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.20 Units / 39% ROI)
Bengals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Bengals went 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Bengals are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -50% ROI
- Bengals are 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Bengals are 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / ROI
Commanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Commanders went 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Commanders are 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 125% ROI
- Commanders are 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Commanders are 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Cincinnati Bengals: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Commanders
The Bengals are undefeated (15-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .585.
The Bengals are 6-1 (.857) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .352.
The Bengals were undefeated (10-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .586.
The Bengals were undefeated (3-0) vs bottom 10 run offenses in the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .538.
Washington Commanders: Keys to the Game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals
The Commanders were 5-2 (.714) when allowing less than 3 sacks last season — tied for ninth-best in NFL. The Bengals averaged just 1.9 sacks per game over that time span — fourth-worst in NFL.
The Commanders are 6-1 (.857) when within 3 points at the two minute warning since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .492.
The Commanders were winless (0-3) when rushing less than 25 times in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .315.
The Commanders were 6-3-1 (.600) when within 7 points at the two minute warning in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best in NFL; League Avg: .492.
Additional Matchup Notes for Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders
The Commanders had a third down conversion rate of 33.3% on 3rd and 10+ YTG in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fourth-best in NFL. The Bengals defense allowed a third down conversion rate of 40.0% on 3rd and 10+ YTG in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL.
The Commanders scored on 16.7% of their drives in the first quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fourth-worst in NFL. The Bengals defense allowed scores on 14.3% of opponent drives in the first quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fifth-best in NFL.
The Commanders scored on 19% of their drives in the first half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL. The Bengals defense allowed scores on 25% of opponent drives in the first half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — third-best in NFL.
Bengals TEs had just 34.8 receiving yards per game last season — fourth-worst in NFL. The Commanders allowed an average of just 36.5 receiving yards per game to TEs last season — fourth-best in NFL.
Bengals RBs rushed for 10 or more yards on just 7.1% of 311 carries last season — second-worst in NFL. The Commanders allowed 10+ yards on just 7.1% of carries to RBs last season — second-best in NFL.
The Bengals went three and out on 28.9% of their drives in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — tied for fourth-worst in NFL. Commanders forced three and outs on 36.2% of opponent drives in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals Offense: Important Stats
The Bengals ran 58% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 2nd half in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 45%.
The Bengals ran 64% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 49%.
The Bengals scored 8 TDs from their own territory in the 2022 season — most in NFL.
The Bengals threw for 36 TDs in the 2022 season — 2nd-most in NFL.
Washington Commanders Offense: Important Stats
The Commanders have been flagged 27 times for 10+ yards on offense since the 2021 season — fewest in NFL.
The Commanders ran successful plays on 32% of rush attempts in the 1st quarter in the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Commanders started 66 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 2022 season — 2nd-most in NFL.
The Commanders started 20 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — most in NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats
The Bengals defense allowed successful plays on 31% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Bengals defense allowed a passer rating of just 70.3 when blitzing (98 Pass Attempts) in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 92.0.
The Bengals defense has allowed successful plays on 36% of plays in the 3rd quarter since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Bengals defense allowed a Completion Pct of just 59% (332 completions/565 attempts) in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 64%.
Washington Commanders Defense: Important Stats
The Commanders defense allowed successful plays on 36% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Commanders defense allowed a third down conversion rate of 7% on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 19%.
The Commanders defense allowed first downs on just 32% of plays on 3rd down in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 39%.
The Commanders defense allowed successful plays on 35% of pass attempts in close and late situations in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
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