Divisional Game of the Year NFL
(NFL) Bengals (CIN) vs. Steelers (PIT),
Money Line: -134.00 Bengals (CIN) (Away)
Result: Win
T.M. Selection: Cincinnati Bengals - Moneyline

1) I like the Cincinnati Bengals to win this game handily against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, January 4th. The line is in the -2.5 range and for my money the better value is therefore with the money line in the -135 range.

2) The Bengals are red hot with 4 straight wins while the slumping Steelers have lost 3 in a row. Also, Pittsburgh has averaged only 13 ppg last 3 games. Cincinnati has scored at least 24 points in 8 straight games. Two teams heading in opposite directions and I just don't see this Steelers offense as being able to keep up with the Bengals in this one.

3) Though Pittsburgh will likely have some motivation here (playoff positioning) even though Ravens likely clinch AFC North before this game takes place, the Bengals are loaded with motivation. They must win to stay alive for a playoff spot. So look for Cincinnati to pull out all the stops here and they should end up pulling away as this games goes on. The Bengals D has been better in their winning streak and the Steelers offense struggling in their losing streak.

T.M. Prediction: 28-20 Cincinnati.

Line: -135