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Chris Roling

Bengals favored in double-digit matchups in 2024

The Cincinnati Bengals might suffer from a rare disadvantage on the 2024 NFL schedule, sure.

But there are some notable positives, too.

One? The Bengals are favored by more points than any other Week 1 team.

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And two? Joe Burrow and Co. are favored in 13 of their 17 games next season, with only a handful of teams favored in more games on the opening lines.

There are exceptions outpacing the Bengals in this regard — such as the 49ers stunningly sitting as favorites in every single game.

But for the Bengals to sit favored in double-digit games alongside the likes of the 49ers, Chiefs and Ravens — to name a few — speaks to how oddsmakers feel about Burrow and Co. going into next season.

A look at the numbers, courtesy of Ben Fawkes:

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