NFL Week 9 Picks: 3 Underdogs Who Can Win Outright

Whether you're the one betting on them and/or if they actually win the game, any underdog winning outright is big.

To that end, here are three underdogs to consider taking in Week 9.

Cincinnati Bengals (at Tennessee Titans -3)

Cincinnati has a top-10 defense going against the Titans, who rank dead last in rushing offense. That's a major advantage to the Bengals because their offense is just good enough to move the ball at a methodic pace.

Also, Cincy has proven they can win on the road whereas Tennessee was blown out by Houston at home a few weeks ago. Not only are the Bengals the better team, but they win without allowing the Titans to stay within the spread.

Here, we see one team on the rise while the other continues to fall and disappoint.

Take the Bengals and the points

St. Louis Rams (at Arizona Cardinals -2)

Unless you have fantasy players in this game, chances are the Cardinals-Rams game is irrelevant to even their own fans.

Both are 1-6 and whoever wins has no affect on anything in the NFC playoff picture. But, if you're a betting man this game isn't a bad choice.

St. Louis comes in very confident after winning at home over New Orleans, and Arizona has lost six straight. And although both have their fair share of injuries, the Rams are in much better condition.

So basically by process of elimination and default, St. Louis should be your pick in this game.

Take the Rams and the points

Baltimore Ravens (at Pittsburgh Steelers -3)

Although the Steelers will win this game, it's not going to be by any more than three points. Pittsburgh's offense is rolling with confidence after winning four-straight games, and Baltimore just allowed 27 points to Arizona at home.

When the Ravens have the ball is where it gets interesting. The Steel Curtain has some injury issues, but Baltimore's struggles against Jacksonville carried over early in the Cardinals game.

This is a big game with an insane amount of implications for only being in Week 9, and you can bet on Pittsburgh being more prepared this time around. The Steelers win, but it's not by any more than a field goal.

Take the Ravens and the points

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