Titans vs. Bengals Odds, Picks, and Predictions for NFL Week 8

The Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals enter their Week 8 matchup of the 2026 NFL season heading in opposite directions. The Titans recently traded star defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons to the Chicago Bears to acquire draft capital for their ongoing rebuild, whereas the Bengals aim to maintain their position in the competitive AFC North standings.

Betting Odds and Model Projections

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Cincinnati is listed as a 12.5-point favorite for the contest. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, entered Week 8 on a 58-51 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024 and is up more than $5,000 for $100 players since its inception.

Titans vs. Bengals Betting Preview

Simmons’ exit further weakens a Tennessee defense that already ranks among the worst in the league in yards allowed per game. While the Titans have occasionally prevented opponents from scoring touchdowns, they continue to surrender significant yardage, particularly through the air where they rank 24th in passing yards allowed per game.

This matchup presents a favorable opportunity for Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins to propel Cincinnati’s passing game. Burrow has recorded 15 touchdowns against just three interceptions with high efficiency. Higgins is performing at a high level, and while Chase has not accumulated massive yardage totals, he has secured five touchdowns.

Conversely, Tennessee’s offense ranks last in the league in yards per game and 31st in points per game. The Cincinnati defense delivered a strong performance against the Ravens and enters Week 8 ranked eighth in points allowed per game, bolstered by a preseason trade for Dexter Lawrence.

Picks and Predictions

Despite Tennessee’s offensive difficulties, the SportsLine model favors the Over 46.5 total, with the outcome hitting in 67% of simulations. The Titans will need to match the output of a Bengals offense averaging 27.2 points per game and coming off a 35-point performance, with Cincinnati expected to drive the game total past the 46.5 mark.