The New York Jets (0-7) and Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) will meet in Week 8 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game will broadcast live on CBS.
The Bengals are 6-point favorites over the Jets on the spread (Bengals -6), with the over/under set at 44.5 total points. Cincinnati is a -300 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New York is +245 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Jets vs Bengals predictions and my NFL picks for Sunday, October 26.
Jets vs Bengals Prediction, Picks
- Jets vs Bengals pick: Jets +6.5 (-120)
My Bengals vs. Jets best bet is on New York to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
Jets vs Bengals Odds for NFL Week 8
| Jets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | +245 |
| Bengals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | -300 |
New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Preview
The Bengals have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, and it doesn't look like star defensive end Trey Hendrickson will be able to play in this matchup as he remains questionable with a hip injury.
The Bengals also have one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL that's tasked with protecting a 40-year-old Joe Flacco.
Yes, Flacco had an out-of-body experience against the Steelers and played amazing in an upset victory.
I also get that they're on extra rest following a Thursday Night Football game and that the Jets are miserable and winless — but it's crazy that the Bengals are favored by almost a touchdown.
By the way, Flacco has closed as a favorite three times since the calendar flipped to 2024 — his teams are 0-3 against the spread (ATS) in those games.
As for the Jets, I don't think it matters who plays quarterback for them in this matchup. Anyone can move the ball on the Bengals. The Jets should find a way to do so too — whether it's Tyrod Taylor or Justin Fields under center.
Also note, Taylor is 34-21-4 ATS; he's covered at a 62% ATS clip over the course of his career. As an underdog, he’s 22-12-3 ATS (65%), and he’s 9-3-1 when catching a line at six-plus, which the Jets got against Tampa Bay and now again today.
Taylor is the ninth-most-profitable quarterback of all time against the spread. The eight above him, if you're curious, are Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Jared Goff, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Teddy Bridgewater, Alex Smith and Andrew Luck.
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson is still banged up and might not be available, especially with the Jets' bye week looming. Although, head coach Aaron Glenn sounded optimistic about his status; Wilson playing would be massive for the Jets against a bad Bengals defense.
If Taylor starts, he should be an upgrade for the Jets' passing game over Fields. It's worth noting the Bengals don't blitz and don't really generate pressure — and that's what has killed both Jets quarterbacks so far this season.
New York should be able to move the ball just fine, maybe even by just handing it off, but there'll be open receivers no matter who's out there because of all the flaws in Cincy's defense.
On the other hand, the Jets defense ranks top seven in rush and pass success rate, even if they give up the occasional explosive play.
On offense, this Bengals can't run the ball. I know they have great receivers with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but Flacco will turn the ball over most weeks, and if there's one team that's due for some turnovers, it's the Jets.
The Jets have a -9 turnover differential, which is the worst mark in the NFL. They have forced one turnover all year, and they are long overdue.
The Jets should be able to get some pressure and force Flacco to give up the ball, whereas Taylor will not. This could be the game where they finally win the turnover battle.
According to Evan Abrams, in the last 20 years, 0-4 SU or worse teams who play on the road (such as the Jets) are 57-35 ATS (62%), including 1-0 ATS this season already (Titans).
Jets vs Bengals Betting Predictions, Analysis
What is this line, again?
I mean, Joe Flacco and the Bengals are 6-point favorites. I can't get here in any world; the line is way too high, and that is my summary of this play.
The Bengals were 10.5-point home underdogs against the Lions a couple of weeks ago, and they failed to cover that number.
You're asking this Bengals' team that has no defense, no offensive line, no running game, and a 40-year-old quarterback who frequently turns the ball over to win by seven points or more.
I have to take the Jets, sadly.
Jets vs Bengals Best Bet
- Jets +6.5 (-120)
Jets vs Bengals Betting Trends
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