Bengals at Titans: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 15 game

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Updated Dec. 11, 2024, 9:12 p.m. ET

After a disappointing loss to Jacksonville a week ago, the Tennessee Titans will look to bounce back this weekend against a porous Cincinnati Bengals defense that nearly allowed Cooper Rush to beat them on Monday night.

Of course, asking the Titans’ offense to keep up with the Bengals is a fool’s errand. This game will be won based on which defense can step up. So will it be the Titans, who’ve shown flashes of great defense throughout the year, or the Bengals, who’ve struggled all season long but will have a much easier time facing a subpar Titans offense?

Here are our experts’ predictions for this Week 15 matchup.

Titans vs. Bengals odds, moneyline, over/under

The Bengals are favorites to defeat the Titans, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.

Spread: Bengals (-5)
Moneyline: Bengals (-210); Titans (+170)
Over/under: 47.5

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley gets past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller.

NFL Week 15 odds, predictions and picks

Lorenzo Reyes: Bengals 34, Titans 13

The Bengals have had some terrible luck this season and are better than their record indicates, and Joe Burrow is playing tremendous football. I just have a hard time backing a Tennessee team that is in a full rebuild. Plus, the Bengals are still alive, and have plenty to play for. I love Cincinnati in this spot.

Tyler Dragon: Bengals 28, Titans 20

Titans head coach Brian Callahan spent five seasons as the Bengals offensive coordinator. Callahan’s familiarity with the Bengals, however, won’t matter much. The Bengals have a chance to keep their slim playoff hopes alive by going on a mini-winning streak.

Richard Morin: Titans 23, Bengals 20

It wouldn't be the first time the Titans surprised us this season. Let's call it an upset.

Jordan Mendoza: Bengals 30, Titans 20

Is Cincinnati still alive in the playoff hunt? It’ll take a lot, but the Bengals keep the hope alive with another great performance from Joe Burrow.

(This story was updated to change a video.)

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