Chargers vs. Bengals odds, predictions, picks and best bets

The 4-6 Cincinnati Bengals travel to Los Angeles to take on the 6-3 Chargers in Week 11's Sunday Night Football matchup. The Bengals will enter this game well rested after falling short to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football in Week 10. It's been an extremely disappointing season for Cincinnati, having yet to beat […]

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The 4-6 Cincinnati Bengals travel to Los Angeles to take on the 6-3 Chargers in Week 11's Sunday Night Football matchup.

The Bengals will enter this game well rested after falling short to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football in Week 10. It's been an extremely disappointing season for Cincinnati, having yet to beat a team with a winning record. If they're going to make a push for the playoffs, the Bengals may only be able to afford one more loss, and may even need to win out. 

The Chargers have won three games in a row, each by multiple possessions. Their defense has been dominant, ranking in the top 10 of the NFL against both the run and pass, as well as points allowed. Los Angeles' offense has been middling overall, but has the least amount of turnovers in the league with just four. The Chargers currently hold the No. 6 seed in the AFC.

Let's take a look at the best odds and best bets for this matchup.

*Odds from bet365 and subject to change

Chargers vs. Bengals Moneyline

Chargers: -120
Bengals: +100

The Bengals are perhaps the most puzzling team in the NFL this year. They have the talent and the statistics, but find themselves two games under .500 in mid-November. Cincinnati's offense is explosive, but faces a tough challenge against a good Chargers pass rush and secondary. As long as Los Angeles plays clean and efficiently as it usually does, the Chargers should secure the win. I'll bet the moneyline given that the spread is so small.

Chargers vs. Bengals Spread

Chargers: -1.5 (-110)
Bengals: +1.5 (-110)

It doesn't often get tighter than this spread, so avoid it and bet the moneyline. 

Chargers vs. Bengals Over-Under 47 total points

Over: -110
Under: -110

This is a close call given that the Bengals have a very good offense but a lackluster defense, and vice versa for L.A. I'll give a slight edge to the over since this is a primetime game and Cincinnati is desperate.