Raiders vs Bengals NFL Betting Odds, Lines & Predictions for Wild Card Weekend

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  • The Bengals (10-6) are Raiders favorites vs the (9-7) Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:30pm EST
  • NBC on Broadcast Channel
  • Total (Over/Under): Total points

The Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) play the Las Vegas Raiders (9-7) on Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:30pm EST at Paul Brown Stadium in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

The Bengals are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at Favorite Team Spread (Favorite Spread Odds).

The total (Over/Under) is 49 points for the game.

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Where & How to Watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders, Wild Card Weekend

  • Game Day: Saturday, January 15, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:30pm EST
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Location: Cincinnati, OH at Paul Brown Stadium

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Odds & Spread, Wild Card Weekend

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Las Vegas Raiders: Keys to the Game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals

The Raiders were 8-2 (.800) when making 7 or more explosive plays this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .572.

The Raiders were 7-4 (.636) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season — tied for 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .407.

The Raiders are 6-5 (.545) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .181.

The Raiders were 7-3 (.700) when passing for more than 250 yards this season — 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .541.

Cincinnati Bengals: Keys to the Game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders

The Bengals were undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .584.

The Bengals were 9-2 (.818) when in a one score game this season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .497.

The Bengals are 2-19-1 (.091) on the road since the 2018 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .448

The Bengals are 1-12 (.077) when losing at least one fumble since last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .376.

Additional Matchup Notes for Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Wild Card Weekend

The Bengals averaged 34.6 penalty yards per game this season — best in NFL. The Raiders averaged 29.4 defensive penalty yards per game this season — fifth-worst in NFL.

The Bengals scored on 48.3% of their drives in the second half this season — second-best in NFL. The Raiders defense allowed scores on 46% of opponent drives in the second half this season — third-worst in NFL.

The Bengals averaged 34.6 penalty yards per game this season — best in NFL. The Raiders averaged 27.8 offensive penalty yards per game this season — second-worst in NFL.

The Raiders have a third down conversion rate of 30.7% on 3rd and 10+ YTG since the 2020 season — second-best in NFL. The Bengals defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 24.8% on 3rd and 10+ YTG since last season — fifth-worst in NFL.

Raiders RBs averaged 8.5 targets per game this season — tied for highest in NFL. The Bengals allowed 6.1 receptions per game to RBs this season — fifth-worst in NFL.

The Raiders averaged 60.9 penalty yards per game this season — third-worst in NFL. The Bengals averaged just 15.8 defensive penalty yards per game this season — fourth-best in NFL.

Key Injuries for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders Game, Wild Card Weekend

  • Trae Waynes (Bengals): Hamstring, Did Not Participate In Practice
  • Richie Incognito (Raiders): Calf, Did Not Participate In Practice
  • Josh Jacobs (Raiders): Toe, Limited Participation In Practice
  • Roderic Teamer (Raiders): Shoulder, Did Not Participate In Practice

Las Vegas Raiders Offense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The Raiders converted first downs on just 36 of 73 plays (49%) on 3rd and short this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 62%.

The Raiders had a third down conversion rate of 37% on third and 10+ yards to go last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 21%

The Raiders averaged 12.4 yards per attempt (1,143 yards/92 attempts) on passes up the middle this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 8.4.

The Raiders ran successful plays on 49% of plays in the 3rd quarter this season — 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The Bengals ran 28% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 3rd quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%

The Bengals had 21 TDs that were 20+ yards this season — most in NFL.

The Bengals ran 38% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 2nd half last season — tied for 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%

The Bengals converted first downs on just 32 of 60 plays (53%) on 3rd and short this season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 62%.

Las Vegas Raiders Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The Raiders defense allowed scores on 57% of opponent drives in the 4th quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 37%.

The Raiders defense intercepted 6 of 606 attempts (101.0 pass attempts per int.) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42.6.

The Raiders defense blitzed on just 7% of plays this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Raiders defense allowed first downs on 81% of pass attempts on 3rd and short this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 58%.

Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The Bengals defense allowed 8 broken tackles in Week 18 — 2nd-most in NFL.

Offenses facing the Bengals targeted WRs 53% of the time (329 Pass Attempts/625 plays) this season — 3rd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

The Bengals defense allowed a third down conversion rate of 51% on 3rd and short last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 63%

The Bengals defense allowed 20+ yard rushes 20 times last season — 2nd-most in NFL

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