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2025 Bengals Season Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals are like a racehorse that can’t get out of the starting gate and has to make up a lot of distance to contend. In NFL news, coach Zac Taylor needs to make sure his team starts fast and continues to play well if he hopes to guide the Bengals to the playoffs.
They were 1-3 in 2023 and 0-3 in 2024 before finding their footing. Both seasons finished with 9-8 records but in the rugged AFC North, Cincinnati lost too many NFL games early to earn playoff spots. In fact, the Bengals have finished fourth and third, respectively over the last two seasons.
Expect this year to be different. NFL teams should expect a more together Cincinnati. Contract squabbles are out of the way and Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins are Bengals for the long haul. One issue that could impact decisions when it comes to NFL matchups is what will become of defensive star Trey Hendrickson. He’s currently in a contract dispute and is not a player Cincinnati should lose.
2025 Bengals Schedule and Odds
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Bengals Super Bowl LX Odds and Win Total
Super Bowl odds at BetUS have the Bengals at +1800. When it comes to NFL expert picks, that number will be tempting. The Bengals sit at -170 to make the playoffs. The AFC North is tough, but Pittsburgh could be sliding and Cleveland figures to be last. While Cincinnati won nine games in each of the last two seasons, its total is set at 9½ wins in 2025. Look for the team to thrive and battle Baltimore for the AFC North title when it comes to pondering NFL playoff predictions. That means more than 9½ wins when it comes to NFL predictions.
Bengals Injuries Impacting in 2025
NFL injuries impact every team. The Bengals are no exception. Their biggest issue heading into the 2025 season is tight end Erick All Jr. He tore his ACL last year and is expected to spend this season rehabbing it. The problem is this is the second time All tore his ACL, once in college at Iowa, and at some point, his professional future has to be questioned.
Bengals Stats from Last Season
- ATS record: (10-7 overall, 3-5 home/7-2 away, 8-5 favorite/2-2 underdog) Betting the Bengals on the road was the way to go. The team may not have won all its away games, but it found a way to succeed and allow bettors to thrive.
- Points per game (scored/allowed): The Bengals scored 27.8 points per game but allowed 25.5 ppg. The offense ranked sixth in this category. The defense was 25th. Taylor needs his defense to match the offense’s play.
- Turnover margin: Cincinnati was plus-3 in turnovers. With all its flaws, the defense did force 25. The offense committed 22. Of course, it wasn’t on Burrow, who had nine interceptions for all the passes he threw. Alarming was the 13 fumbles, which equaled the worst in the league.
- Red zone efficiency (offense and/or defense): Cincinnati scored touchdowns on 63.3% of its chances in the scoring areas in 2024. Opponents scored touchdowns on 67.9% of their opportunities, which explains how porous the defense was.
- 3rd down conversion rate: The Bengals were brilliant on third down, connecting on 100-of-214 attempts. On defense, they faced 207 plays on that down, with opponents clicking on 87.
- Yards per play (offense/defense): The offense averaged a solid 5.6 yards per play. The defense coughed up 5.3 ypp.
How to Bet on the Bengals in 2025 NFL Season
The first chance to bet on the Bengals in prime time will come when they face the Denver Broncos in Week 4 on Monday Night Football. This will be a test for those who make Monday Night Football predictions because Sean Payton’s Broncos have a serious secondary. That will challenge Burrow and his receivers.
In Week 7, Thursday Night Football predictions will be on the line as AFC North rivals clash. The Pittsburgh Steelers come to Cincinnati. These teams usually play rough and rugged football. It would not surprise for this game to be low-scoring.
The Bengals are back on TNF in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. This should be high scoring. Baltimore won both games in 2024. However, while the Ravens scored 76 points in the two games, the Bengals had 72. Yes, Cincinnati lost both games by three and one points, respectively, in NFL matchups.
Sunday Night Football Predictions will be up in Week 16 when the Bengals play the Miami Dolphins. Unless Miami finds a constitution and backbone, facing a contender like the Bengals could lead to Cincinnati having itself a huge offensive game.
Cincinnati is a team to focus on when it comes to NFL parlay picks. Look for the Bengals to improve at home and continue their strong road play. Don’t be afraid in any game to hit on offense props, especially those including Burrow, Chase and Higgins. The attack is powerful and this team has to be better early than the last two seasons. They are a strong option when looking to play prop parlays or mix them with other NFL teams in parlays.
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