A bad team’s worthy of a sharp bet Sunday of NFL Week 4.
In a clash of struggling teams, the Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) will visit the Carolina Panthers (1-2) in a Week 4 NFL showdown. Scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, the game will feature high-profile quarterbacks in Joe Burrow for the Bengals and Andy Dalton for the Panthers.
With Cincinnati looking to notch their first win of the season and Carolina aiming to bounce back to .500, this game presents several intriguing betting angles.
Below, we break down the spread, over/under, moneyline, and expert picks to guide your bets.
Bengals vs. Panthers Odds, Picks, Predictions
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- Bengals vs. Panthers spread: Bengals -4.5
- Bengals vs. Panthers over/under: 47 (-112/-108)
- Bengals vs. Panthers moneyline: Bengals -210, Panthers +185
Spread
The spread currently favors Burrow and the Bengals by 4.5 points.
Over/Under
The over/under is set at 47 points. It fluctuated between 46.5 and 47.5.
Moneyline
The moneyline tabs the Bengals favorites at -210, with the Panthers marked at +185. The betting markets give the Bengals about a 68% chance to win the Panthers 35%.
Player Prop
PRO Projections show a small edge on Bengals WR Tee Higgins to score 2+ touchdowns (+2000). 20-1 odds imply a 4.7% chance. However, we predict Higgins to achieve this feat 7% of the time, garnering a 2.2% edge.
PRO Projections recommend a 3.5% or better when tailing, so this one doesn’t exactly meet the criteria.
Bengals vs. Panthers Prediction
Neither the Bengals nor the Panthers are viewed as attractive entering Week 4. However, one side at least holds enough luster for sharps, systems and other PRO resources to agree on a bet.
Point Spread
Despite their winless record, Cincinnati’s roster, led by Joe Burrow, is getting substantial betting support.
PRO Systems have also flagged this game under the “Early Season Winless Teams” category, showcasing a 60% win rate and a 16% ROI.
This system highlights the potential value of betting on a winless team early in the season, making the Bengals a strong contender to cover the spread.
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One of our top NFL experts is betting on Cincinnati, which is also bringing in 86% of the money.
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Total
Notably, sharp money has been tracked coming in on the over.
Odds to Win
With 80% of the money and 68% of the bets on Cincinnati, the public sentiment aligns with the moneyline odds. However, there’s also sharp action on Carolina, indicating that some professional bettors see upset potential in the home team.
Our PRO Pick
Utilizing all available PRO insights, it’s clear that the best bet in this game is the Bengals covering the spread at -4.5. With PRO Systems backing winless teams early in the season and a top expert on board, combined with substantial public and money backing, Cincinnati looks poised to notch their first victory of the season, potentially covering the spread in the process.
Bengals vs. Panthers Betting Trends
- In Burrow’s career, he is 22-11 ATS on the road or a neutral site. When he’s closed as a FG favorite or higher on the road, he is 7-3 ATS in his career
Bengals vs. Panthers Weather
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