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Bengals vs. Commanders predictions, odds: Cincinnati favored for Monday Night Football

The Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) host the Washington Commanders (1-1) at Paycor Stadium on Monday Night Football.

Cincinnati is coming off a walk-off loss to the Kansas City Chiefs while the Commanders beat their division rival New York Giants in Week 2.

Cincinnati opened as the week's biggest favorite, according to BetMGM and is now tied with the San Francisco 49ers for heaviest favorite for NFL Week 3.

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Bengals vs. Commanders prediction, odds

Odds according to BetMGM as of Friday afternoon.

  • Spread: Bengals by 7.5 (-105).

  • Moneyline: Bengals -375, Commanders +290.

  • Point total over/under: 47.

Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer: This game will be closer than most people would think. The Commanders have a talented defensive line and they'll make life difficult for Joe Burrow. But in the end, the Bengals win in front of a big crowd on Monday night. Bengals, 31 Commanders 24

Jason Williams, The Enquirer: Many are praising the Bengals for "playing better" in Kansas City. Whoop-de-doo. Moral victories don’t count, and 0-2 Cincinnati faces a must-win on Monday Night Football at home for the second straight season. The Bengals will get a real win this week, but it won’t be easy. Bengals 21, Commanders 20

Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer: With the way he played in Kansas City, Joe Burrow proved that his poor performance in Week 1 was more about rust than his wrist. The Commanders don't have the defensive personnel to limit Ja'Marr Chase in the same way the Chiefs did, and he'll have his first big game of the year. Bengals 31, Commanders 20

Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer: The Commanders are fifth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (176.5) and the Bengals' defense gives up 159.5 yards per game on the ground. The Bengals need to clean up the rush defense, but this game will ultimately come down to Joe Burrow and the offense hanging a 30-burger on the Commanders' defense. Bengals 34, Commanders 20

What time is the Bengals vs. Commanders game?

  • Date: Monday, Sept. 23.

  • Kickoff: 8:15 p.m.

  • Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.

What channel is the Bengals vs. Commanders game? TV, streaming info

TV Channel: ESPN and ABC.

Streaming live: Fubo (free trial) and ESPN+

Radio: WLW (700-AM), WEBN (102.7-FM), ESPN1530 (AM)

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