Giants vs. Bengals NFL Betting Preview, Key Players, Odds, Insights, and Trends for Week 12

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-7-1) are 6.0-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Sunday, November 29, 2020 against the New York Giants (3-7). The point total is set at 44.5. Make a pick with BetMGM sports betting on Giants vs Bengals and other week 12 NFL action HERE.

Where to Watch

• Game Day: Sunday, November 29, 2020
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FOX
• Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium

BetMGM NFL betting lines

Betting on the Giants

• This season, less than half of New York's games with a betting line -- three out of 10 opportunities -- have gone over the point total.
• New York's record against the spread in away games this year is 5-0, and its record on the road overall is 1-4.
• New York has a 7-3 record against the spread this year.
• The average points per game output for the Giants this season, 19.5, is 7.5 fewer than the 27 the Bengals have given up in each contest.
• In games where New York score at least 19.5 points this season, they are 3-3 overall and 5-1 against the spread.
• Cincinnati is 2-3-1 overall and 3-3 against the spread this season in games where they allow fewer than 27 points.

Betting on the Bengals

• Cincinnati has a 6-4 record against the spread.
• Cincinnati's games have hit the over in six out of 10 outings this season (60%).
• The Giants defense has allowed 23.6 points per game this season, about the same amount as the 21.3 the Bengals have scored.
• In games where Cincinnati scores at least 21.3 points this season, they are 2-3-1 overall and 6-0 against the spread.
• New York is 3-3 overall and 5-1 against the spread this season in games where they allow fewer than 23.6 points.
• Cincinnati has a 3-1 record against the spread at home this year, and is 2-2 overall in home games.

Betting on the Total - What to Look For

• The average total the Giants have had set in games this season is 1.4 less points than this outing's point total.
• Bengals games this season have averaged a total of 48.3 points, 3.8 more than the point total in this matchup.
• In 30% of their opportunities this year (three of 10 chances), the Giants and their opponents have put up more than this matchup's over/under of 44.5 points.
• The Bengals have played in seven games this season (out of 10 total matchups -- 70% of chances) where they and their opponents combined to score at least 44.5 points.
• The two teams average a combined 3.7 fewer points per game (40.8) than this game's total of 44.5 points.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 50.6 points per game, 6.1 more than the over/under in this game.

Giants Key Players

• Daniel Jones has been a dual threat to lead New York in both passing and rushing. He has 2,122 passing yards (212.2 ypg), completing 63.5% of his passes and tossing touchdown eight passes and nine interceptions over 10 games this season. He's rushed for 384 yards (38.4 ypg) on 49 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• In nine games this season, Wayne Gallman has racked up 275 yards (30.6 per game) on 69 attempts with five touchdowns.
• Darius Slayton's team-high 584 receiving yards (58.4 yards per game) have come on 38 receptions (and 65 targets) with three touchdowns through 10 games.
• Evan Engram has put up a 347-yard season so far (34.7 yards per game) with one touchdown, reeling in 38 passes on 67 targets over 10 games.
• Sterling Shepard's 34 grabs have yielded 295 yards (49.2 ypg) and one touchdown through six games played. He's been targeted 42 times.
• Leonard Williams has 5.0 sacks to lead the team through 10 games, and also has 7.0 TFL and 33 tackles.
• Blake Martinez is the team's top-tackler through 10 games this year. He's collected 95 tackles, 6.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
• James Bradberry has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 32 tackles and 14 passes defended over 10 games.

Giants: Brandon Williams: Questionable (Ankle)

Bengals Key Players

• Ryan Finley has been a dual threat to lead Cincinnati in both passing and rushing. He has 30 passing yards (15.0 ypg), completing 30% of his passes and tossing touchdown zero passes and one interception over two games this season. He's rushed for 19 yards (9.5 ypg) on one carry.
• In 10 games this season, Samaje Perine has piled up 102 yards (10.2 per game) on 24 carries with one touchdown.
• Tyler Boyd's 710 receiving yards leads all receivers on the team. He's been targeted 87 times and has collected 69 catches and three touchdowns through 10 games (averaging 71.0 yards per game).
• Tee Higgins has put together a 629-yard season so far (62.9 yards per game) with four touchdowns, hauling in 43 passes on 71 targets in 10 games.
• A.J. Green's 77 targets have resulted in 35 grabs for 357 yards (35.7 ypg) and one touchdown through 10 games played.
• Carl Lawson has 4.5 sacks to lead the team through 10 games, and also has 3.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
• Vonn Bell, Cincinnati's tackle leader, has 73 tackles and 1.0 TFL in 10 games this year.
• Jessie Bates III leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 69 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 12 passes defended over 10 games.

Bengals: Markus Bailey: Questionable (Hamstring), Mackensie Alexander: Questionable (Hamstring), Mike Thomas: Doubtful (Hamstring), Giovani Bernard: Questionable (Concussion)