Browns vs. Bengals Odds & Betting Predictions - January 4, 2026

Browns at Bengals

6:00 pm • CBS
20 - 18

Browns at Bengals Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline

MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline
Browns
5-12
+8.5
+9-107
o47.5-106
+355
Bengals
6-11
u43.5
-9-112
u47.5-112
-465
location pinSunday 6:00 p.m.
January 04, 2026
Paycor StadiumCincinnati
Browns vs. Bengals Expert Picks
John Feltman
John Feltman
Last 30d: 81-64-3 (+4.8u)
CIN -6 (2H)-110
1.1u
Sandy Plashkes
Sandy Plashkes
Last 30d: 99-115-1 (-42.4u)
CIN -2.5 (Live)-116
1.16u
Picks Office
Picks Office
Last 30d: 169-147-5 (+9.4u)
Over 46-110
1u
Vegas Refund
Vegas Refund
Last 30d: 41-34-0 (+3.6u)
CIN -9.5-105
1.05u
Cam Is Money
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 99-117-5 (-22.1u)
CIN -8-110
2u
Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell
Last 30d: 32-42-1 (-12.2u)
CIN o26.5-120
1u
CIN -7.5-110
1u
Allan Lem
Allan Lem
Last 30d: 181-143-1 (+10.2u)
S.Perine u25.5 Rush Yds-115
0.58u
Tailing @The_Oddsmaker
Sean Koerner
Sean Koerner
Last 30d: 51-33-1 (+8.8u)
S.Perine u25.5 Rush Yds-115
0.58u
Proj closer to 21 with around a 60% chance to stay under 25.5
TAN Pod Touchdown Show
TAN Pod Touchdown Show
Last 30d: 36-110-6 (-6.9u)
R.Sanders Anytime TD Scorer Yes+240
0.5u
T.Brooks Anytime TD Scorer Yes+1100
0.5u
Brandon Anderson
Brandon Anderson
Last 30d: 60-143-6 (-1.3u)
CIN o39.5+625
0.15u
We know what these teams are at this point. The Browns have a good defense but the worst offense and special teams in the league. The Bengals' defense is bad but not as awful lately, and the healthy offense is great and capable of a big number. Cleveland's defense has slowly faded over the course of the season, though, just fringe top 10 by DVOA over the last six weeks. That defense has also been far worse on the road. This season against offenses in the top half of the league by DVOA, Cleveland has allowed 31, 32, 34, and 41 points already in road games. That's not a new trend either. Per @Clevta, opponents are now 22-4 to their team total over at home against the Browns since 2023, covering the number by almost a full touchdown. That includes 36% of them (8-of-22) going over by double digits! The Bengals have scored 31+ in over half their games not featuring Jake Browning this season, and they've hit 37+ in four of their last nine. It would be classic Browns to lose ugly too late to tank after last week's win, and for the Bengals to hang a big number on a hapless opponent too late to matter for a playoff push. Play the Bengals team total escalator all the way up: over 26.5 points (-120, DraftKings) and over 30.5 at +165, with a sprinkle on over 39.5 at +625 (bet365) in case of an explosive Sunday.
CIN o26.5-120
0.5u
We know what these teams are at this point. The Browns have a good defense but the worst offense and special teams in the league. The Bengals' defense is bad but not as awful lately, and the healthy offense is great and capable of a big number. Cleveland's defense has slowly faded over the course of the season, though, just fringe top 10 by DVOA over the last six weeks. That defense has also been far worse on the road. This season against offenses in the top half of the league by DVOA, Cleveland has allowed 31, 32, 34, and 41 points already in road games. That's not a new trend either. Per @Clevta, opponents are now 22-4 to their team total over at home against the Browns since 2023, covering the number by almost a full touchdown. That includes 36% of them (8-of-22) going over by double digits! The Bengals have scored 31+ in over half their games not featuring Jake Browning this season, and they've hit 37+ in four of their last nine. It would be classic Browns to lose ugly too late to tank after last week's win, and for the Bengals to hang a big number on a hapless opponent too late to matter for a playoff push. Play the Bengals team total escalator all the way up: over 26.5 points (-120, DraftKings) and over 30.5 at +165, with a sprinkle on over 39.5 at +625 (bet365) in case of an explosive Sunday.
CIN o30.5+165
0.5u
We know what these teams are at this point. The Browns have a good defense but the worst offense and special teams in the league. The Bengals' defense is bad but not as awful lately, and the healthy offense is great and capable of a big number. Cleveland's defense has slowly faded over the course of the season, though, just fringe top 10 by DVOA over the last six weeks. That defense has also been far worse on the road. This season against offenses in the top half of the league by DVOA, Cleveland has allowed 31, 32, 34, and 41 points already in road games. That's not a new trend either. Per @Clevta, opponents are now 22-4 to their team total over at home against the Browns since 2023, covering the number by almost a full touchdown. That includes 36% of them (8-of-22) going over by double digits! The Bengals have scored 31+ in over half their games not featuring Jake Browning this season, and they've hit 37+ in four of their last nine. It would be classic Browns to lose ugly too late to tank after last week's win, and for the Bengals to hang a big number on a hapless opponent too late to matter for a playoff push. Play the Bengals team total escalator all the way up: over 26.5 points (-120, DraftKings) and over 30.5 at +165, with a sprinkle on over 39.5 at +625 (bet365) in case of an explosive Sunday.
Action Pod NFL Picks
Action Pod NFL Picks
Last 30d: 79-166-4 (-12.4u)
CIN o39.5+625
0.16u
CIN o30.5+165
0.61u
CIN o26.5-120
1u
The Favorites Podcast
The Favorites Podcast
Last 30d: 25-33-0 (-2.4u)
CIN -7.5-108
1.08u
@Stuckey2 @KendraMiddleton_ https://myaction.app/6JtMs8nzBZb
Action Pod NFL Picks
Action Pod NFL Picks
Last 30d: 79-166-4 (-12.4u)
CIN -7.5-108
1u
@sundaysixpack @Stuckey2 https://myaction.app/SNKRu2nuBZb
Sunday Six Pack
Sunday Six Pack
Last 30d: 13-16-1 (-4.6u)
CIN -7.5-108
1.08u
Kendra Middleton
Kendra Middleton
Last 30d: 12-13-0 (-0.7u)
CIN -7.5-110
1u
YBB SportsData
YBB SportsData
Last 30d: 77-57-0 (+14.7u)
CIN -7.5-110
1.1u
Stuck 🚨
Stuck 🚨
Last 30d: 63-55-7 (+2.8u)
CIN -7-115
0.5u

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Browns vs. Bengals Public Betting Percentages

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Browns

Public

44%

Bets%

56%

Money%

Matchup History

Against the Spread (ATS) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Bengals
8-94-54-43-35-6
Browns
8-96-22-61-27-7

Over/Under History

overallhome o/uaway o/ufavorite o/uunderdog o/u
Bengals
9-85-44-43-36-5
Browns
8-94-43-53-05-9

Straight-Up (ML) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Bengals
6-11N/AN/A4-22-9
Browns
5-12N/AN/A1-24-10

Last 5 Matchups

dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
Dec 28thARIW 37-14-7 WU 53.5CIN -345
Dec 21st@MIAW 45-21-3.5 WO 48.5CIN -205
Dec 14thBALL 0-24+3 LU 51.5BAL +138
Dec 7th@BUFL 34-39+6 WO 54.5BUF +232
Nov 28th@BALW 32-14+7 WU 52.5CIN +302

Browns vs. Bengals Injury Updates

Browns Injuries

  • DeAndre Carter
    WR

    Carter is out with knee

    Out

  • David Njoku
    TE

    Njoku is out with knee

    Out

  • Jerome Ford
    RB

    Ford is out with shoulder

    Out

  • Brenden Bates
    TE

    Bates is out with ankle

    Out

  • Quinshon Judkins
    RB

    Judkins is out with ankle

    Out

  • Harold Fannin
    TE

    Fannin is out with groin

    Out

Bengals Injuries

    Team Stats
    200
    Total Yards
    364
    52
    Total Plays
    66
    3.8
    Yards Per Play
    5.5
    111
    YDS
    236
    11/22
    Comps/Atts
    29/39
    2.929
    YPA
    5.415
    0/0
    TDs/INTs
    3/1
    6/29
    Sacks/Yards
    2/14
    118
    Rush Yards
    142
    24
    Attempts
    25
    4.917
    YPC
    5.68
    0
    TDs
    0

    Turnovers

    1
    Fumbles Lost
    1
    0
    Interceptions
    1

    Efficiency

    0/1 0%
    Redzone
    3/4 75%
    5/14 0%
    3rd Down
    5/11 0%
    1/1 0%
    4th Down
    1/1 0%

    First Downs

    11
    Total
    24
    4
    Pass
    16
    6
    Rush
    8
    1
    Penalty
    0
    4/40
    Penalties/Yards
    6/40
    24:26
    Possession
    35:34

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    Browns at Bengals Team Totals

    MatchupOverUnder
    Browns
    5-12
    o18.5-115
    u18.5-110
    Bengals
    6-11
    o28.5-110
    u28.5-115