The point spread for the Dallas Cowboys’ Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals seems unusually off this week.
This isn’t a rant about how the Cowboys deserve more recognition after a surprising win and a victory over the lowly New York Giants. While there’s no doubt the Cowboys are playing better football, the issue lies with the opening line. FanDuel has the Bengals listed as 6.5-point favorites.
This is a Bengals team with a 4-8 record, which is one win fewer than the 5-7 Cowboys. Cincinnati’s wins have come against struggling teams like the Panthers, Giants, Browns, and Raiders. While they have lost some close games to quality opponents, the Bengals are currently on a three-game skid and will be playing away from home. To make matters worse, reports indicate that Joe Burrow is dealing with an injury.
