Giants vs. Bengals odds, spread, line: 2022 NFL preseason Week 2 picks, predictions by expert on 29-17 roll

The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants in the Week 2 slate of the 2022 NFL preseason on Sunday. Cincinnati enjoyed a magical run last season, when it went 10-7 to secure the AFC North title. The Bengals then pulled multiple postseason upsets on their way to an appearance in Super Bowl LVI. On the opposite side, New York struggled and finished with a 4-13 record in 2021.

Kickoff from Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. New York is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Bengals vs. Giants odds at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 39. Before making any Giants vs. Bengals picks or NFL predictions, you need to see what SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White has to say.

Over the past seven years White, a CBS Sports fantasy and gambling editor, has gone 329-250-21 (56.8 percent) in the world’s most prestigious football handicapping competition, the Las Vegas SuperContest. He also is SportsLine’s No. 1 NFL expert, going 445-378-24 on his against-the-spread NFL picks from 2017-21, returning $2,542 to $100 players. 

In addition, White has gone 29-17 on his last 46 picks involving the Giants, returning $1,004. Anyone who has followed him is way up.

Now, White has set his sights on Giants vs. Bengals and just locked in his picks and NFL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see White’s picks. Now, here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Bengals vs. Giants:

• Bengals vs. Giants spread: Giants -5.5
• Bengals vs. Giants over/under: 39 points
• Bengals vs. Giants money line: Giants -250, Bengals +205
• CIN: Bengals are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games
• NYG: Under is 21-6-1 in Giants’ last 28 games
• Bengals vs. Giants picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Bengals can cover

Backup quarterback Brandon Allen is dealing with a concussion, so Jake Browning is looking to make an early impact for this unit. Browning is an accurate quarterback who owns solid mechanics and footwork. He played within the rhythm of the offense and made plays in the first preseason matchup, going 13-for-24 for 190 yards.

Rookie receiver Kendric Pryor is an athletic playmaker with quick releases off the line. Pryor gets in and out of his breaks smoothly with speed to break away from defenders. The Wisconsin product has strong hands with the ability to make plays downfield. He led the team with four catches for 89 yards and a score in the first preseason contest. 

Why the Giants can cover

Veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor is expected to be under center for a portion of the game. Taylor is an accurate thrower with quickness and agility to get out of the pocket. The Virginia Tech product is decisive and gets the ball out quickly. He has impressed coaches throughout training camp thus far. In the first preseason game, he went 13-for-21 for 169 yards and a score.

Running back Antonio Williams will look to make plays for New York in back-to-back weeks. Williams showed burst and vision last week, leading the team with nine carries for 61 yards and a score. Tailback Gary Brightwell is another playmaker in the backfield who racked up 40 yards in the first preseason contest. 

How to make Bengals vs. Giants picks

White has analyzed this matchup and while we can tell you he’s leaning Over on the point total, he has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He’s only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

Who wins Giants vs. Bengals? And which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see White’s Bengals vs. Giants picks, all from the expert who is an amazing 29-17 on New York picks, and find out.