While we’ve suggested the Cincinnati Bengals don’t appear to be the best fit as a trade partner for Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp, that doesn’t mean everyone agrees on that point.
In fact, it would appear that oddsmakers tend to love the idea.
Over at DraftKings, for example, the Bengals are co-favorites to land Kupp, listed at +500 — tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Four teams sit at +600 just behind them.
As of now, those lines are pretty similar, no matter where one looks.
Two big factors play a role here. One, there’s the easy-to-make connection between Zac Taylor and the Rams. Two, the fate of Tee Higgins with the Bengals is a question mark.
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Despite this, Higgins is still obviously option No. 1 for the Bengals and things have taken a drastic shift in his return outlook since he changed agents.
If Higgins leaves, though, Kupp might make some sense if he’s available as a free agent, hence the strong odds. The fact he’s going to be 32 years old soon and has attendance issues notwithstanding, he’d be near the top of the list in free agency if the price is right.
That said, this certainly isn’t advice suggesting to take the strong odds.
