The most popular bet this week is on the Bengals to cover the spread against the Vikings.
Cincinnati is the team with the highest number of tickets bet to cover the 3-point spread and the highest total amount wagered. This suggests that both the general betting public (ticket count) and seasoned, or astute, bettors (money total) have the Bengals in their sights on Saturday.
After sustaining a chest injury during the Minnesota Vikings’ victory over the Las Vegas Raiders the previous week, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is anticipated to play in Sunday’s game. Nick Mullens, a journeyman quarterback who replaced Joshua Dobbs in last week’s game, will also start for the Vikings. Alexander Mattison, the Vikings’ running back, will also be sidelined.
Cincinnati isn’t in the postseason right now, but if they win on Sunday, they could move up into the top-7 AFC postseason teams or stay within a game of a spot, depending on what happens this weekend with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and Denver Broncos.