Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals - Prediction, Preview, and Odds
When: Sunday, February 13th, 2022 at 6:30pm E.T.
Where: Sofi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.
How: NBC.
Spread: Rams -4.5.
Total: 49.5.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Bengals Spotlight
The Cincinnati Bengals were able to pull off another comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs to claim their spot as the AFC representative. The Bengal’s offense ranks 10th in points per game, 8th in pass yards, 23rd in rush yards, and 8th in yards per play. Defensively, the Bengals rank 9th in points allowed, 26th in pass yards allowed, 8th in rush yards allowed, and 23rd in yards per play.
Rams Spotlight
The Los Angeles Rams, like the Bengals were able to overcome a double-digit deficit to topple the San Francisco 49ers and claim their spot as the NFC representatives in Super Bowl 56. The Ram’s offense ranks 12th in points per game, 5th in pass yards, 25th in rush yards, and 2nd in yards per play. The Rams rank 3rd in points allowed, 21st in pass yards allowed, 5th in rush yards allowed, and 6th in yards per play.
Final Say
The total will be the focus of this Super Bowl 56 free pick where the under has been trending for both sides. The under is 4-0 in the Bengals last four road games, while it has hit in five-straight playoff games as underdogs, and seven-straight playoff games overall. As for the Rams, the under is 4-1 in their last five home games, while it is 6-2 in their last eight games on field turf, which is what they’ve played on at home all season considering they’ll be playing at their home stadium. The under is also 27-10-1 in the Rams last 38 games as favorites. It feels like the first quarter is always a feel-each-other-out type of quarter, which could be detrimental to the over, while I expect both sides to play a more reserved style of game, not giving the other team good scoring opportunities. Two quarterbacks getting their first taste of a Super Bowl appearance, I don’t expect them to be gung-ho for this one, but the offenses should be more methodical, pick up first downs and eat the clock. Good ingredients for an under to hit.
Pick: Under 49.5 Total Points
