Sunday Night Football Best Bets: New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals

Will the Bengals improve to 2-4 on the season?

Taylor Cornell | Oct 12, 2024

Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (31) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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While the outcome of the game wasn’t what Bengals fans were hoping for, we could not have asked for a better weekend with the sportsbooks in Week 5. All three of our official bets hit, thanks in large part to the overtime scamper by Derrick Henry.

Week 5: 3-0, +4.1 units

Can we continue our hot streak for three-straight weeks? Here are the Week 6 parlays I am putting together for Sunday's matchup between the Bengals and Giants:

Zack Moss OVER 13.5 Receiving Yards + Bengals Moneyline (+180 DraftKings)

While Moss’ rushing output has been impacted by the increased usage of Chase Brown, his receiving numbers have remained intact. With the season on the line, I expect the Bengals to do enough to escape New York with a win on Sunday night.

My Bet Backers:

Moss has out-targeted Brown 19-12, and been much more efficient with his receiving opportunities (8.3 yards per receptions compared to 3.9).
Moss has at least four targets in all but one game this season, and has averaged three receptions for 31 yards over his last three games.
The Giants have already allowed three running backs to achieve season-highs in receiving yards of 57, 47, and 33 this season.

Tee Higgins OVER 54.5 Receiving Yards + Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+225 FanDuel)

Joe Burrow has been locked in over the last few games, and Tee Higgins is just one of the beneficiaries. As Higgins continues to see downfield targets, I expect one of them to connect this week for a touchdown. I am putting half a unit on this play to win one unit.

My Bet Backers:

The Giants have been vulnerable when attacked by receivers aligned out wide (Amari Cooper, 86 yards, two touchdowns; CeeDee Lamb, 76 yards, one touchdown; Justin Jefferson, 59 yards, one touchdown).
Higgins is tied with Ja’Marr Chase in targets when aligned out wide (22), and 73.1% of his receiving yards have come from out wide.

Darius Slayton 60+ Receiving Yards (+150 DraftKings)

With Malik Nabers ruled out with a concussion, Slayton takes over as the likely top option in the Giants passing attack.

My Bet Backers:

The Bengals defense has allowed yardage totals of 111, 100, 83 and 75 to opposing WR1’s this season
In Nabers’ absence last week, Slayton turned 11 targets into an 8/122/1 line.
Since 2022, Slayton has gone over 60 yards in 13/19 games with at least five targets.

Just For Fun(ds) Parlay

It isn't a parlay, but Tyrone Tracy could see a lions share of opportunities this week at running back. I snagged Tracy to score 2+ touchdowns at+1300 on DraftKings as the best value by far.

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*DISCLAIMER* This is not intended to be betting advice, rather these are some props I like and will be placing my money on. While I use data and research to support my picks, there is no such thing as a sure bet. Always remember to only bet amounts you are comfortable losing.

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Published Oct 12, 2024

TAYLOR CORNELL

Taylor is a contributor to Bengals on SI with a focus on betting content. Using stats and data research to support his plays, he enjoys sharing his hobby with others. His gambling philosophy is to always do so responsibly, and never shame a man’s unit size. Taylor has a Bengals podcast called the Who Dey Den and can be found often tweeting Bengals stats on Twitter/X: @_TaylorCornell.