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Cincinnati Bengals at Detroit Lions Preview, Odds and Predictions

By Jason Marcum

Sep 29, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) before the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) before the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 13, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) runs as Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) and inside linebacker D
Oct 13, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) runs as Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) and inside linebacker D /

Odds

Per Bovada:

"Oddsmakers currently have the Lions listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bengals, while the game’s total is sitting at 47. Cincinnati won its last outing, a 27-24 result against the Bills on October 13. The Bengals failed to cover in that game as a 5.5-point favorite, while the 51 combined points took the game OVER the total. Last time out for Detroit, they were a 31-17 winner as they battled the Browns on the road. The Lions covered in the match as a 2.5-point favorite, while 48 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Cincinnati is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games"

Prediction

Both teams battle in our for four quarters in a tightly-contested ball game that ultimately sees the home team pull out a narrow 24-20 victory. Lions running back Reggie Bush is the game’s MVP with over 130 yards of total offense and a pair of touchdowns.

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