History (and Vegas) Suggests a Tight Game Between Chargers and Bengals

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals will square off in Cincinnati this week and their game has the potential to be the best one of the week. 

WynnBET has the Bengals as 3-point favorites, which is tied for the second-lowest spread this week. 

The Bengals and Chargers have a history of playing in close games, with the last five meetings being decided by one possession. Both teams have a lot of experience playing in close games this season. Los Angeles is 5-3 in such games, while the Bengals are 2-3. 

If the game does become a one-score game, I’m going to take the Chargers based on their experience. The Chargers have played in more close games than not and Justin Herbert is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league. If the game comes down to it, Herbert and the Chargers will be right on schedule. Meanwhile, Burrow and the Bengals have played in three straight blowouts. 

The one thing that may turn this game into a blowout is the battle on the ground. The Bengals have gotten their running game going, and the Chargers are still trying to figure out how to stop the run. 

Seeing if the Chargers can go head-to-head with the Bengals will be one of the more interesting things to watch out for this weekend. If they can, expect this game to be decided late.