Cincinnati Bengals 2009 NFL Predictions, Picks & Betting Odds: The Bengals are only a couple of years removed from being one of the NFL’s up-and-comers, but their last two seasons have been prime examples of just how unforgiving the league can be. The Bengals finished strong last season by beating Washington, Cleveland and Kansas City, but the 4–11–1 record was their worst in six seasons under Head Football Coach Marvin Lewis — and that memory lingers. The NFL Prediction Experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the Cincinnati Bengals 60-1 odds to win the 2010 NFL Superbowl.
Carson Palmer says he is 100 percent recovered from the injury, and he’d better be if the Bengals are to have any chance at challenging for a playoff spot. Palmer is at his best as a pocket passer and is one of the NFL’s most accurate deep-ball throwers, but he has had two major injuries in his career and has something to prove in terms of his durability and his status among the league’s top quarterbacks. Chad Johnson is now officially Chad Ochocinco, and he no longer has T.J. Houshmandzadeh around after his longtime cohort signed with Seattle. Ochocinco must get back to form after a lousy 2009 season and should concentrate on catching not kicking. NFL betting odds makers Bodog.com have the Cincinnati Bengals listed at 15 to 2 odds to win the AFC North Division.
For the first time in the Marvin Lewis era, the defense enters a season with better vibes than the offense. The Bengals got only 11 sacks from their down linemen last season. The addition of free agent tackle Tank Johnson and rookie third-round pick Michael Johnson, an end from Georgia Tech, should help. The Bengals are counting on Veteran Dhani Jones to continue playing at a high level while mentoring two USC products, Keith Rivers and Rey Maualuga. The Cincinnati Bengals OVER 6.5 WINS for the season is among the top NFL football picks on the board currently at Bodog.com.
The Bengals thought so much of kicker Shayne Graham they used their franchise tag on him. While the team struggled to score, Graham maintained his accuracy, making 21-of-24 field goal attempts. The Cincinnati Bengals are listed at 30/1 odds to win the AFC Championship by the NFL Picks Experts at Bodog.com.
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