Cincinnati at Tennessee betting tips and NFL predictions: Titans tough to beat

Free American football tips, best bets and analysis for Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Where to watch

Sky Sports NFL & Main Event, 9.30pm Saturday

Best bet

Tennessee -3.5
1pt 10-11 general

Match preview

Divisional round weekend of the NFL playoffs kicks off with a tasty clash in the AFC between the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans.

The Titans have been a tough team to read this season because they have been below full strength for most of their games. However, they certainly have benefited from the bye week and are as healthy as they have been in weeks.

Running back Derrick Henry may not get a full workload in his first game back in a couple of months, but his presence alone should help open up the passing game for quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Regardless of how many times Henry touches the ball, Cincinnati’s depth on the defensive line will be tested.

Both starting defensive tackles Larry Ogunjobi and Mike Daniels plus star defensive end Trey Hendrickson were injured against the Raiders last week. Ogunjobi has been ruled out of this game while Daniels (groin) and Hendrickson (concussion) are questionable.

As for Cincinnati’s offence, despite lighting it up at the end of the regular season they struggled in the second half last week, and it may not get any easier for them this week.

The Titans' defence have been red-hot since their bye in Week 13 and are in the top five in explosive plays allowed this season.

It will be interesting to see how Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow handles himself on the road in what should be a tough environment, but the Titans should cover the spread.

The lowdown

Venue Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Surface Hybrid
Weather Mostly sunny, 1C
Vegas handicap Tennessee -4
Vegas points line 47.5

Key stat

The Titans have allowed the fourth-fewest yards per carry this season.

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