MNF open thread: Bengals-Cowboys gambling lines and picks for tonight’s game

Week 14 ends with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys where a special Simpsons broadcast will be available.

Unfortunately, there aren’t many playoff implications tonight as the 4-8 Bengals will only have a three percent chance to make the postseason with a win while the 5-7 Cowboys will be up to four percent, per NFL Next Gen Stats.

However, the Raiders’ strength of schedule could be impacted since they played the Bengals this season, and the Cowboys are in the Giants’ division, meaning this game could have an impact on the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

This is your place to discuss the game with other Las Vegas Raiders fans and any gambling picks you have as the lines below are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.

Bengals vs. Cowboys

• Spread: CIN -5.5
• O/U: 49.5
• CIN ML: -255
• DAL ML: +210

Holder’s picks: CIN -5.5, Over 49.5, CIN ML

An argument could be made that both teams fall into the “they’re better than their record indicates” category, but I think that logic applies most to Cincinnati right now. Having Joe Burrow or a healthy starting quarterback plays a big factor in the logic. Building on that, the Bengals haven’t had an issue scoring this season, ranking sixth in the league with 27.9 points per game. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are 21st at 20.7 ppg and are playing without Dak Prescott.

As for the injury report, Cincinnati will be without left tackle Orlando Brown (fibula) and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness). Dallas has ruled guard Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) and defensive back Juanyeh Thomas (knee) out while having 15 other players listed on the report.

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