Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants prediction, picks and odds for Sunday Night Football

• We’ve made our Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants prediction for Sunday Night Football
• The latest CIN vs NYG odds favor the Bengals by 3.5 points away
• Read Bengals vs. Giants predictions, odds and expert picks below

The Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) face the New York Giants (2-3) in a crucial Week 6 game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday Night Football. Both teams want to turn their season around and get back into the playoffs.

The Bengals enter this game as slight away favorites after suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Ravens last weekend. The Giants are available as home underdogs as they look for a second straight victory following their win over Seattle.

Here’s a look at our Bengals vs. Giants prediction, along with the betting lines for Sunday Night Football.

Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Giants odds

The Bengals vs. Giants odds show Zac Taylor’s team as 3.5-point favorites, meaning they need to win by four or more points to make up the difference. Based on the moneyline odds, Cincinnati has an implied win probability of 65.5%.

Odds as of October 12, 2024 at BetMGM Sportsbook. Unlock BetMGM promo code to bet on Bengals-Giants.

Bengals betting analysis

The Bengals suffered a devastating 38-41 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. Despite the loss, there were some positive signs for Cincinnati’s offense.

Quarterback Joe Burrow had his best game of the season, throwing for 392 yards and five touchdowns. He showed great chemistry with star receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who rushed for 193 yards and two scores on eight catches.

JA’MARR CHASE 70-YARD TD.

FIVE TOUCHDOWN PASSES FOR JOE BURROW.

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– NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024

However, the Bengals defense had major problems with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense. They allowed 41 points and over 500 total yards. Cincinnati ranks near the bottom of the league in most defensive categories, including points allowed (29 per game) and yards allowed (394.2 per game).

The Bengals may also be without running back Zack Moss, who is questionable with an ankle injury. If Moss can’t go, look for Burrow to lean heavily on the passing game against a vulnerable Giants secondary.

If you’re thinking about betting on Cincinnati, it’s because the team has a history of turning seasons. Cincinnati has a history of slow starts and comebacks, switching up its season in both 2022 and 2023 in October.

Giants betting analysis

The Giants pulled off an impressive 29-20 upset win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had a game-changing performance, rushing for 129 yards on 18 carries. Quarterback Daniel Jones also played well, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.

However, the Giants will be without rookie receiver Malik Nabers, who is out with a concussion. This is a major blow to their passing attack, as Nabers had emerged as a reliable target for Jones. The Giants offense struggled overall this season, ranking 27th in scoring at just 17.8 points per game.

The Giants have ruled out WR Malik Nabers for Sunday night’s game against the Bengals.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2024

Their rushing attack was particularly poor, gaining just 3.9 yards per carry. To make matters worse, Devin Singletary is out with a groin injury. That will put the bulk of the workload on junior Tyrone Tracy Jr., who is averaging a solid 5.3 yards per carry.

Defensively, the Giants showed some strengths, ranking 14th in defensive rush DVOA and first overall in adjusted sack rate. However, they struggle against the run, allowing opponents to gain 5.1 yards per carry, giving the Bengals a favorable matchup.

Bengals vs Giants Prediction

The national spotlight of a Sunday Night Football game should help the Bengals focus and give them extra motivation despite their disappointing start to the season. I believe Cincinnati’s ability to run the ball will be the deciding factor as the Giants defense is giving up over 5 yards per carry.

While I would like the Bengals much better at -3, they have clear matchup advantages on both sides of the ball. Look for Cincinnati’s offense to take advantage of a weak Giants run defense, control time of possession and put up points against a defense that has struggled overall.

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– Mike (@bengals_sans) September 30, 2024

Although I prefer Cincy, the Under is my best play due to the inconsistency of both offenses. The overall score fell from 48.5 to 47, indicating tough measures. Not to mention, the Giants have failed home games in seven of their last nine games, and now Malik Nabers is out.

I believe the Bengals are the more talented and better coached team. New York looked good last weekend, but outside of the Seattle game they have scored 21 points or less every week. Expect the Bengals to pull out a win on Sunday in a game that’s just under the total.

SNF tips:

• Bengals ML (-190 at BetMGM)
• Under 47 points (-110 at BetMGM)