Best betting apps, promos, sites for NFL preseason Week 2: How, where to bet NFL games on Monday, August 18
Monday features one NFL preseason game, Commanders vs. Bengals, and bettors can use NFL promos at the top NFL betting sites and NFL betting apps
Most of the Week 2 NFL preseason action took place over the weekend, but there are still two teams left that will play their second exhibition of the season on Monday Night Football. Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals will kick off at 8 p.m. ET, and the latest NFL odds list the Bengals as 3.5-point favorites, while the over/under is at 43.5 points. The game will be broadcast nationwide, and both of these head coaches have historically underwhelmed during the NFL preseason. Zac Taylor's Bengals are 3-13 against the spread in the preseason, while Dan Quinn is 7-17-1 against the number. There are plenty of NFL betting opportunities for bettors, who can utilize the top sportsbook promos from the best betting sites and apps.
Here's a closer look at the sportsbook promos that are available for Bengals vs. Commanders on Monday Night Football, including how to claim each offer.
Where to bet on NFL preseason Week 2 games
The DraftKings promo code, bet365 bonus code and FanDuel promo code all offer bonus bets after new users place a wager of $5 or more. DraftKings is offering $200 in bonus bets in addition to more than $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket for the upcoming season. bet365 is offering new users either $150 in bonus bets with the placement of a $5+ bet, or up to a $1,000 first bet safety net. The FanDuel's latest promo code offers new users $300 in bonus bets if their first bet of at least $5 wins.
Both the BetMGM bonus code and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code provide bonus bets, but only if your first bet loses. New users at Fanatics have the ability to get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets in FanCash. Meanwhile, the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS awards new users up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their first bet loses. BetMGM users in New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Michigan can get a different promotion and receive $150 in bonus bets if you win your first bet of $10 or more.
The Caesars Sportsbook promo code is completely different than the others, offering profit boosts instead of bonus bets. After placing a wager of $1 or more, you receive 10 100% profit boost tokens.
Bettors can use any of these promotions for the NFL preseason slate on Monday, August 18.
Monday NFL preseason Week 2 preview
Commanders vs. Bengals on Monday Night Football will be the final game of NFL preseason Week 2, and so far this week, home teams are 7-7-1 against the spread. Washington was a 6.5-point road underdog in New England last week and lost, 48-18, and is now listed as the 3.5-point underdog on Monday. Meanwhile, the Bengals were favored by 6.5 on the road against the Eagles in their first exhibition game of the season and also lost, 37-24.
With both teams playing in games that reached the 60s last week, that could bode well for playing the over/under (43.5) or potentially playing team totals. Depending on the sportsbook you're playing at, there are a handful of NFL props available for action on Monday. Both Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels are expected to see some game action tonight, and you can bet on the method of the first scoring play at FanDuel Sportsbook, where new users can get $300 in bonus bets if their first wager of $5 or more wins:
Responsible gaming
Practicing responsible gaming is paramount, which is why all the top sportsbooks have tools and resources available on their apps and websites, including time and wager limits, voluntary self-exclusion options, and more. Several are equipped with live 24/7 chat support, and all offer links and phone numbers for local and national problem gambling helplines. If you or someone you know is dealing with a gambling problem, please reach out to trained professionals such as the Problem Gambling Help Network at 1-800-GAMBLER.
