Bengals vs. Rams odds, line, spread: 2022 Super Bowl picks, predictions, best bets from top expert who’s 40-28

After going three decades without a playoff win, not much was expected of the Cincinnati Bengals. However, quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals (13-7) now find themselves just one win away from their first Super Bowl title. Cincinnati, which won the AFC North title for the first time since 2015, has been on a roll entering the 2022 Super Bowl, posting wins over Las Vegas, top-seeded Tennessee and second-seeded Kansas City in the 2022 NFL playoffs. The Rams (15-5), who have been equally impressive, knocked out Arizona, defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay, and San Francisco, a team that had beaten them six consecutive times.

Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 13. Los Angeles is a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Rams vs. Bengals odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is set at 48.5. Before you make any Rams vs. Bengals bets or Super Bowl predictions, make sure you check out what SportsLine’s resident Bengals expert, R.J. White, has to say.

White, a CBS Sports fantasy and gambling editor, ended the 2020 season on an 80-59 run on all NFL picks, returning more than $1,400 during that span. It’s no surprise, as White has cashed huge twice in the world’s most prestigious football handicapping competition, the Las Vegas SuperContest.

In addition, White is 40-28-2 on his last 70 against-the-spread picks involving the Bengals. Anyone who has followed him is way up.

Now, White has zoned in on Rams vs. Bengals, and just revealed his Super Bowl 56 picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see White’s Super Bowl picks. Here are the NFL odds and trends for Rams vs. Bengals:

• Bengals vs. Rams spread: Los Angeles -4.5 
• Bengals vs. Rams over-under: 48.5 points 
• Bengals vs. Rams money line: Los Angeles -200, Cincinnati +170 
• LAR: Under is 27-10-1 in the Rams’ last 38 games as favorites 
• CINN: Bengals are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven games

Why the Rams can cover

Quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to prove he is worth what Los Angeles paid to pry him loose from Detroit during the offseason. In the NFC Championship Game, Stafford avoided making mistakes and guided the Rams to their second title game in four years. He completed 31 of 45 passes (68.9 percent) for 337 yards and two touchdowns. A week earlier, Stafford was poised throughout as Tampa Bay rallied, completing 28 of 38 passes (73.7 percent) for 366 yards and two touchdowns with a rating of 121.2 in a 30-27 win over the Buccaneers.

Although wide receiver Cooper Kupp had another monster game in the win over the 49ers, making just as important of a contribution was receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who caught nine of the 11 passes thrown his way for 113 yards (12.6 average). In three games during the 2022 NFL playoffs, Beckham has 19 receptions for 236 yards (12.4 average) and one score. He also has four explosive plays of 20 yards or more and 60 yards after the catch with 13 first-down conversions.

Why the Bengals can cover 

Quarterback Joe Burrow was a major reason for Cincinnati’s ability to erase an 18-point deficit and beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. Burrow completed 23 of 38 passes (60.5 percent) for 250 yards and two touchdowns. He was also able to scramble out of trouble and came up with key first downs with his legs, carrying five times for 25 yards. During the regular season, Burrow was among the AFC’s top passers, completing 366 of 520 attempts (70.4 percent) for 4,611 yards and 34 touchdowns against just 14 interceptions for a passer rating of 108.3.

Running back Joe Mixon has also emerged as one of the Bengals’ postseason heroes. He leads the team in rushing, carrying 52 times for 190 yards (3.7 average) and one touchdown. He has also converted nine first downs. In the win over the Chiefs, Mixon carried 21 times for 88 yards (4.2 average). During the regular season, Mixon led the team with 1,205 yards on 292 carries (4.1) and 13 TDs.

How to make Rams vs. Bengals picks

For the Super Bowl LVI matchup, White is leaning under on the point total, but he also says a critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back. He’s only sharing what it is, and which side of the Super Bowl 56 spread to back, at SportsLine.

So, who wins Rams vs. Bengals? And which side of the 2022 Super Bowl spread is a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Rams vs. Bengals spread you need to jump on, all from the expert who’s 40-28 on Cincinnati picks, and find out.