Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 Probably will change a little one way or another in the next 2 weeks, but I'm not sure yet on this one. Cincinnati looked pretty darn good in that comeback. Should be a fun Super Bowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,313 Posted January 31, 2022 So glad to see Stafford make the Super Bowl. I'll be rooting for him. Fock Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,458 Posted January 31, 2022 That’s a pretty good spread but I’d probably take LA. The Bengals OL scares me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 31, 2022 Thought it would be 5. I honestly think it's a tossup. I'll take the points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted January 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, MDC said: That’s a pretty good spread but I’d probably take LA. The Bengals OL scares me. Yeah, Rams D Line versus Bengals O Line is not pretty on paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,466 Posted January 31, 2022 I’ll be rooting for my box numbers, and then the Bengals if my numbers look like they don’t have a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,458 Posted January 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, KSB2424 said: Yeah, Rams D Line versus Bengals O Line is not pretty on paper. Yep. I’m rooting for the Bengals. F LA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted January 31, 2022 Sometimes a team is over it's head and is just happy to be there. Let's see how the begals team handles reaching the super bowl and all the distractions in Los Angeles over the next 2 weeks. I'm sure the rams will be sending entertainment to the bengals hotel room every night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 At the start of the season, who the heck would have thought these two teams would be facing off in the SB. It is an intriguing matchup though. Rams have a dominating D-line, and the Bengals have a dominating receiving group including Mixon and Perine. If one team can run the ball well, that might be the tipping point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: Sometimes a team is over it's head and is just happy to be there. Let's see how the begals team handles reaching the super bowl and all the distractions in Los Angeles over the next 2 weeks. I'm sure the rams will be sending entertainment to the bengals hotel room every night. You think Cinci goes to LA to spend this week? I haven't heard anything. Or is that what teams usually do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,356 Posted January 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: Sometimes a team is over it's head and is just happy to be there. Let's see how the begals team handles reaching the super bowl and all the distractions in Los Angeles over the next 2 weeks. I'm sure the rams will be sending entertainment to the bengals hotel room every night. you can look at it the other way the team is together sticking together in hotels, while the rams players are going about normal lives Rams have the pressure of playing at home in a game they are expected to win I think it will be close, as every damn game in the playoffs this year I will take the points easily, and consider money line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted January 31, 2022 I feel like the night before the game, a bengal will get in a fight at a club or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,811 Posted January 31, 2022 17 minutes ago, MDC said: Yep. I’m rooting for the Bengals. F LA. Yeah, I'm torn here. On the one hand I like to root for my division to represent. On the other hand, LA teams can go gargle a back of d1cks. That being said I think the Rams steamroll them. I'd probably go -6.5, maybe -9.5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,356 Posted January 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Yeah, I'm torn here. On the one hand I like to root for my division to represent. On the other hand, LA teams can go gargle a back of d1cks. That being said I think the Rams steamroll them. I'd probably go -6.5, maybe -9.5. if this playoff season has told us anything, its going to come down to the final 2 minutes, and no lead is safe Bengals were down 18, Rams down 10 in the 4th not to mention the previous weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: if this playoff season has told us anything, its going to come down to the final 2 minutes, and no lead is safe Bengals were down 18, Rams down 10 in the 4th not to mention the previous weeks So true. I bet the KC and SF players are feeling great today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,550 Posted January 31, 2022 I'll give the points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,237 Posted January 31, 2022 I think the Bengals are living on luck, they keep winning because of luck, I wonder if that continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 I still think the Bills were the best team this season. And going into next year although I know nothing about their contract situations with their players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 31, 2022 59 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: I feel like the night before the game, a bengal will get in a fight at a club or something. Is Pacman still on the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,469 Posted January 31, 2022 Wait and buy the hook if necessary to get it to -3.0, imo. That's what I did yesterday. Stafford deserves a title. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, RLLD said: I think the Bengals are living on luck, they keep winning because of luck, I wonder if that continues. The Bengals scored exactly the same number of points as the Rams this season and only gave up 4 more, but the Rams get all the credit for being a great offense and defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,237 Posted January 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: The Bengals scored exactly the same number of points as the Rams this season and only gave up 4 more, but the Rams get all the credit for being a great offense and defense. Not sure points scored can compare to the recent spate of games that the Bengals won on luck, but maybe there is a measure in there that matters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted January 31, 2022 14 minutes ago, RLLD said: I think the Bengals are living on luck, they keep winning because of luck, I wonder if that continues. Luck retired a few years ago and was a horse, not a tiger. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, RLLD said: Not sure points scored can compare to the recent spate of games that the Bengals won on luck, but maybe there is a measure in there that matters Nah, they won on diligence. What difference does it matter on the order the points are scored, Joe Burrow never got down and the defense balled when it had to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,466 Posted January 31, 2022 The Rams have had some luck as well. A guy dropping a probable game winning TD yesterday comes to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 976 Posted January 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: I still think the Bills were the best team this season. And going into next year although I know nothing about their contract situations with their players. Their core of important players will all be back next year. They’ll have to make some decisions in free agency but all in all it should be the same team mostly at the start of next year. They have already lost one of their coordinators and possibly might lose Frazier too if he lands a HC gig somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,237 Posted January 31, 2022 30 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: Nah, they won on diligence. What difference does it matter on the order the points are scored, Joe Burrow never got down and the defense balled when it had to. I prefer seeing the best teams, I feel like we are being shorted....thats all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 621 Posted January 31, 2022 I really thought the line would open closer to 6 or 7, but I think the game will actually be closer, so maybe the line's about right. I've got no strong feelings, but I'll probably root for the Bungles to finally win one. If not, I hope at least my squares come in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, RLLD said: I prefer seeing the best teams, I feel like we are being shorted....thats all I guess that is where our debate is, I think we are seeing the best teams. If not the best, certainly very close to the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 I like the Bengals and the points at this time. But that very well may change next week. This past weekend I lost on the Rams -3.5. But it was just a small bet at $35 thankfully. But I'm still loving having put $70 on the Bengals straight up at KC at +285. Burrows needs a little time to let Higgins and Chase down the field and that will be tough against the Rams. The Rams need to run the ball though. It's a tough game to call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: I guess that is where our debate is, I think we are seeing the best teams. If not the best, certainly very close to the best. Yeah. Just look at who they beat consecutively in the playoffs. Raiders, Titans, Chiefs Cardinals, Bucs, 49rs. That's a pretty tough road to get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted January 31, 2022 16 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: Yeah. Just look at who they beat consecutively in the playoffs. Raiders, Titans, Chiefs Cardinals, Bucs, 49rs. That's a pretty tough road to get there. I assume both teams had a tough regular season schedule as well, but i cannot find the final breakdowns of 2021 strength of schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: I assume both teams had a tough regular season schedule as well, but i cannot find the final breakdowns of 2021 strength of schedule. This was going into the start of the season for 2021. Last September: RANK OPPONENTS' COMBINED 2020 RECORD OPPONENTS' COMBINED 2020 WIN PERCENTAGE 1 Steelers 155-115-2 .574 2 Ravens 152-118-2 .563 3 Bears 149-122-1 .550 4 Packers 147-124-1 .542 5 Vikings 144-127-1 .531 T-6 Bengals 144-128 .529 T-6 Lions 143-127-2 .529 8 Raiders 142-128-2 .526 9 Browns 140-130-2 .518 10 Rams 140-132 .515 T-11 Chiefs 138-132-2 .511 T-11 Seahawks 139-133 .511 T-13 Titans 138-134 .507 T-13 Cardinals 138-134 .507 T-15 Washington 136-134-2 .504 T-15 Texans 137-135 .504 17 Chargers 133-137-2 .493 18 Jaguars 133-138-1 .491 T-19 49ers 132-138-2 .489 T-19 Jets 132-138-2 .489 T-19 Patriots 133-139 .489 22 Saints 131-140-1 .483 T-23 Bills 130-142 .478 T-23 Colts 130-142 .478 25 Giants 128-142-2 .474 26 Panthers 128-143-1 .472 T-27 Broncos 127-143-2 .471 T-27 Dolphins 128-144 .471 29 Buccaneers 126-145-1 .465 30 Falcons 123-148-1 .454 31 Cowboys 122-148-2 .452 32 Eagles 117-155 .430 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Utilit99 said: This was going into the start of the season for 2021. Last September: That was their forecasted strength of schedule, but what was the actual? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, MTSkiBum said: That was their forecasted strength of schedule, but what was the actual? I've seen strength of schedule get updated through out the year but those are mostly for only the remaining games in the season. I don't recall seeing someone revise the strength of schedule at the end of the year to reflect the whole season that was just played. I think you would have to look at next year's strength of schedule attributes (win/loss % that they use going into 2022 and whatever other categories you want to factor in) and reapply it to this past year's teams schedules for 2021. So whatever criteria (formula) you use that could be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted January 31, 2022 Pretty much the standard @ Home point spread. So, they're calling it a push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 931 Posted January 31, 2022 I think it'll end higher. Rams -5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, easilyscan said: I think it'll end higher. Rams -5 It is up to -4.5 now in my book. Early money on the Rams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,313 Posted January 31, 2022 The Bengals basically need to shut down Kupp. OBJ is a doosh. He can't carry the weight. I think the Bengals win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,313 Posted January 31, 2022 It IS in LA though. I deleted my bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites