Guaranteed Pick: Carlo Campanella GOY

Game: Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Raiders Nov 22 2009 4:15PM
Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals
Reason: For those who don't think that Cincinnati (7-2) is for real, and will win the AFC North, they have already beaten their 2 biggest Division rivals, Pittsburgh and Baltimore twice each, and that 4-0 record will allow them to win any tie-breaker. Cincinnati comes off an impressive 18-12 win at Pittsburgh last Sunday and now heads Oakland knowing they are 6-1 ATS in the 2nd of back-to-back road games. In their only other back-to-back road games this season, they impressively defeated Baltimore 17-14 as 8-point dogs. With Oakland, Cleveland, and Detroit their next 3 games on the schedule, these Bengals know that it's time to step up their game, as they can easily extend their Division lead against these opponents that combine for a 4-22 record this season. No letdown here, as the Bengals defense ranks #2 against the run and held a tough Pittsburgh ground attack to just 80 yards on 18 carries last Sunday. With Oakland benching starting QB Russell for inexperienced QB Gradkowski, expect the Bengals to key on the run and force the Raiders to pass the ball. Lay the lumber with road favorite Cincinnati improves on their 3-1 ATS road record this season.
10* Play On Bengals