The Los Angeles Chargers (6-5) are currently 3.5-point underdogs to the Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) heading into Week 13 of the regular season. The over/under is set at 50.5, per Tipico Sportsbook.
The Chargers most recently fell to the Broncos by the score of 28-13.
Los Angeles started slow, falling behind 14-0 to Denver before finding success before the half after Derwin James’ interception and Justin Herbert’s passing touchdown to Austin Ekeler to cut the deficit to seven.
With momentum riding their way in the third quarter, the offense failed to capitalize, as Dustin Hopkins missed a 52-yard field goal and Patrick Surtain II picked off Herbert on back-to-back drives.
On the other hand, the Bengals are coming off an imposing victory over the Steelers, 41-10. Pittsburgh was run over by Joe Mixon, who had 165 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. Furthermore, the first-team defense dominated, holding the Steelers to just 141 total yards.
Last season, the Chargers beat the Bengals in the season opener, 16-13.
Sunday’s contest between Los Angeles and Cincinnati will begin at 10:00 a.m. PT and be televised on CBS.
