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The 49ers-Bengals line has moved to Cincinnati -2.5 after opening as a pick’em. Early spread action on this game was 55/45 in favor of San Francisco. Both teams come into this game with 1-1 records.
DonBest.com had this to say about the upcoming 49ers-Bengals matchup:
San Francisco really needs to get running back Frank Gore going. With a healthy dose of 42 carries over the first two weeks, Gore is averaging a lackluster 2.5 yards per rush. He will get a chance against a Cincy ‘D’ that surrendered 101 yards to Broncos RB Willis McGahee.
With receivers Michael Crabtree (foot) and Braylon Edwards (knee) in question for Sunday, Gore’s performance becomes even more critical.
It’s tough to really give an edge to either defense. The Bengals have surrendered fewer points, total yards, and passing yards than San Fran, but the Niners lead the NFL in fewest rushing yards allowed.
Other important stats to consider before betting on this game include the following:
The last time these two teams met in 2007, San Francisco beat Cincinnati 20-13 on the road.
The 49ers are 12-4-2 Against The Spread in their last 18 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
San Francisco is 11-4-3 ATS in their last 18 games following a ATS loss.
The 49ers are 1-6-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
The 49ers are 0-7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
The Bengals are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Cincinnati is 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 0.5-3.0.
The Bengals are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 games as a home favorite.
The Bengals are 6-21 ATS in their last 27 games as a favorite.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
