Monday Night Football odds, line, spread: Commanders vs. Bengals tips, predictions from NFL expert with a record of 30-13

After two close losses to start the season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back on track in a Monday Night Football doubleheader against the Washington Commanders. For the third straight year, Cincinnati has lost its first two games, while Washington will be looking for its second win of the season and half its win total from last year in just Week 3. Since their series began in 1970, the teams are 5-5-1 against each other.

Kickoff at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Cincinnati is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Commanders vs. Bengals odds, while the over/under for total points is 46.5. Before making any Bengals vs. Commanders picks or predictions, be sure to hear what proven SportsLine NFL expert Larry Hartstein has to say, who is an expert in Commanders picks.

A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Hartstein combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed while working for Pro Football Focus. Hartstein finished 52nd (out of 1,598 entrants) in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest at 53-34-3 ATS. Larry's weekly picks for the Vegas contest form the basis of his best NFL bets column, which is 79-48-2 (62.2%, +25.95 units) since its inception in 2022. Entering the 2024 season, Hartstein is 739-599 all-time for NFL sides and props (plus $4,860 for $100 players, each bet 1 unit) at SportsLine, including 547-452 ATS (55% long-term).

Additionally, Hartstein is an incredible 30-13-1 in his last 44 NFL picks with the Commanders, bringing in $1,546. Anyone who has been following him is way up there.

Now, Hartstein has focused on Commanders vs. Bengals from every angle and just gave his picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NFL odds for the spread, over/under and the money line for NFL betting on Commanders vs. Bengals:

• Commanders vs. Bengals spread: Cincinnati -7.5
• Commanders vs. Bengals over/under: 46.5 points
• Commanders vs. Bengals Money Line: Washington +283, Cincinnati -357
• WHAT: Commanders have covered the spread in the third quarter in 12 of the last 17 games (+6.95 units)
• CIN: Bengals have scored first in five of their last six home games (+3.95 units)
• Commanders vs. Bengals picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Bengals can cover

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase continues to be one of the NFL's best receivers. He will be aiming for his fourth consecutive game with four or more catches. In 14 career games against an NFC opponent, he has 1,441 receiving yards (102.9 per game) and 14 receiving touchdowns. In two career games on Monday Night Football, he has 23 catches for 290 yards (145 per game) and one receiving touchdown.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson has been a bright spot on the Bengals' defense. Last week, he led Cincinnati with two sacks, his 11th game with two or more sacks since 2020, giving him the second-most in the NFL during that span. He has had a half-sack or more in 10 of his last 11 games and has 8.5 sacks in seven career Monday Night Football games, with a half-sack or more in each game. Hendrickson has six solo tackles this season. Here's which team you should support.

Why the Commanders can cover

Running back Austin Ekeler is off to a fast start to the season. He is the Commanders' best receiver with seven catches for 99 yards (14.1 average) and two explosive plays, including a long one for 27 yards. He has also carried a pass for 48 yards 10 times. He is in his first season with Washington after spending the first seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. In his career, he has 1,000 carries for 4,403 yards and 39 touchdowns.

Linebacker Bobby Wagner is also playing his first season with Washington. He leads the Commanders with 19 tackles, 10 of which are solo, with four tackles for loss. He also has one pass intercepted. He is playing his 13th season in the NFL. In 187 career games, he has 1,725 ​​tackles, 1,006 of which are solo, with 33 sacks, six forced fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries, 69 pass breakups and 13 interceptions. Here's which team to choose.

How to make your picks for Commanders vs. Bengals

Hatstein has analyzed Commanders vs. Bengals from every possible angle, and while we can say he leans more toward the point total, he's also discovered a key X-factor that makes him jump to one side of the spread. He reveals what it is and which side to bet on exclusively to SportsLine.

Who will win Monday night's Bengals vs. Commanders game, and what crucial X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Bengals vs. Commanders spread you should back – all from the expert who has incredible 30-13 picks with Washington – and find out.