CINCINNATI BENGALS +3.5 ? The Bengals were very impressive in their pre season opening 24-17 victory in Buffalo. Cincinnati dominated the statistics much more than the final score would indicate, as they amassed 371 total yards, including an incredible 181 yards on the ground. The Colts defense may eventually show some improvement with Dungy at the helm, but while they allowed only 10 points to Seattle in Week #1, they did allow 344 total yards, so the Bengals may have some continued success here tonight. Besides, Cincinnati won?t come anywhere near these numbers once the regular season begins, so they?d better take advantage now and at least enter the season with a positive feeling! The Colts could obviously match points with anyone, but until their defense proves that they could stop people, Indianapolis will still be a risky investment as a favorite. In fact, the Colts are just 3-7 ATS the last 10 times they were favored by 3.5 points or more in the pre season.
Bengals/Colts - 8/17/02
- Thread starter Eugene Michaels
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Don't you just love pre season!!
Bengals fans better enjoy this while it lasts, as they will probably finish in the cellar this season.
Bengals fans better enjoy this while it lasts, as they will probably finish in the cellar this season.
EM -
I hope you are wrong about the Bengals regular season. I am looking to place a wager on them winning over 7 games in the season. And if i am feeling ballsy i might place a small wager having them win the division but even i know thats a stretch.
Their main question mark is who will start as qb. I read that even Akili has a shot after his 2 stellar preseason games. With just halfway decent play from one of their qb's combined w/ there good defense, running back & talented receivers they may surprise many this year. Just my take...
I hope you are wrong about the Bengals regular season. I am looking to place a wager on them winning over 7 games in the season. And if i am feeling ballsy i might place a small wager having them win the division but even i know thats a stretch.
Their main question mark is who will start as qb. I read that even Akili has a shot after his 2 stellar preseason games. With just halfway decent play from one of their qb's combined w/ there good defense, running back & talented receivers they may surprise many this year. Just my take...
