Packers vs Bengals Preseason Picks and Predictions: Cincinnati's Quarterback Depth Looms Large

Following a heated joint practice this week, the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers will kick off their preseason at Paycor Stadium on Friday night as the visiting Packers enter as a 4.5-point favorite with a low total of 35.

With the high spread and low O/U, should bettors be taking the points Friday night with a Bengals team that might have the better quarterback depth for all four quarters?

Find out in my free NFL preseason picks and predictions for Packers vs. Bengals on August 11. 

Packers vs Bengals odds

Packers vs Bengals predictions

Jordan Love and the starters might get a couple of series for the Green Bay Packers, but these preseason games are won or lost late. In this case, I’m happy to take the points with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The backup quarterback job is wide open for Cincy, meaning Trevor Siemian and Jake Browning will see plenty of action in this one. Both these QBs have been splitting reps with the starters this week while Joe Burrow sits out.

Zac Taylor said a high number of his starters won’t play on Friday, which is likely why bettors saw the move from -2.5 to -4.5. Meanwhile, Matt LaFleur hasn’t been open about his starters getting a lot of time, nor has he even confirmed that Love will ever start in this contest. 

Remove Love, and the Packers’ QB options include rookie fifth-rounder Sean Clifford and USFL MVP Alex McGough. The latter has never attempted an NFL pass and has been waived/released five times since 2018. 

It’s also important to note that the Bengals’ defense owned the Green Bay starters at joint practice this week. As a +4.5 backer, I like that mentality to continue on Friday night. 

My best bet: Bengals +4.5 (-110 at bet365)

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