Cincinnati Bengals Odds

Cincinnati Bengals Odds, Bet Types, and Team History

The Cincinnati Bengals failed to make it to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2020. Their 9-8 record was a relative fall from grace after nearly making a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance just a year prior. Joe Burrow's season was far from what the face of the franchise had hoped for; a strained calf in training camp lingered into the first month of the season and then, after the Bengals seemingly started righting the ship, a Week 10 wrist injury took him out for the year.

But Burrow is back and he's ready to remind Who Dey Nation exactly who their quarterback is, recently telling Barstool Sports, "I'm going to give people something to talk about this year. I'm excited about it."

The offseason brought a few quality vets to Cincinnati, including Geno Stone and Sheldon Rankins, while the Bengals' draft was headlined by the selection of offensive tackle Amarius Mims in the first round. With offensive coordinate Brian Callahan's departure for the head coaching job in Tennessee, things will look different under new OC Dan Pitcher, espcially without Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd.

The Bengals open their season on Sept. 8 against the New England Patriots.

Betting on the Cincinnati Bengals

There are many options available to bettors looking to place a wager on the Bengals as sports betting is legal in Ohio.

Bengals Spread

Betting point spreads are wagers based on the expectation that a team will win or lose by a certain number of points.

Here’s an example:

• Rams +4.5 (-110)
• Bengals -4.5 (+110)

In this situation, the Rams are 4.5-point underdogs against the Bengals. If the Rams lose the game by four points or fewer (or just win), a $100 wager on the Rams will come with a payout of $90.91. If Cincinnati wins by at least five points, the same $100 wager would net $110 plus the original $100 for a total of $210.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

Bengals Over/Unders

Over/under, also called point total, is a wager placed on the combined scoring of a single game. Bookmakers come up with a number, and you can either bet the over or — you guessed it — the under. Here’s how it works:

The Rams are set to play the Bengals and the over/under is set at 48 points. A wager on the over would require Los Angeles and Cincinnati to score 49 total points or more to win. Betting the under is an expectation that the two teams would score 47 or fewer points. It's also possible for the bet to push, which would happen if the game finished with exactly 48 points scored.

FAQ: Betting the point total, explained | What is a push?

Bengals Moneyline

The moneyline is as straightforward as it gets when it comes to betting. The only thing to do here is to pick the winner. Check out this example:

• Bengals +165
• Chiefs -200

The minus (-) plus (+) signs distinguish the favorite from the underdog, making Kansas City the favorite in this scenario. Odds can be understood more clearly if you think in terms of $10 or $100 increments. A wager on the Chiefs' odds would mean every $10 bet nets $5. And it's the opposite for underdogs: Here, the Bengals' moneyline was set at +165, meaning a $10 wager would profit $16.50.

Moneylines are also commonly used when making parlays, which are multiple bets tied into one. Let’s say you bet the Bengals moneyline and a -4.5 point spread, Cincy would need to win by five points or more for that bet to be successful. The risk is greater, but so is the reward with increased odds. Use our Odds Calculator to calculate any bet amount or conversion.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

Bengals Prop Bets

Player props are wagers on a single player, and they're tied to a single stat found in the box score for a game or even the whole season. These are among the most fun to bet on, especially if you're already playing fantasy football and like the player-specific focus it offers. Check out a hypothetical example below:

• Joe Burrow passing yards: 4,050.5

If Burrow throws for 4,051 or more yards during the 2025-26 NFL season, then over bettors will be victorious. If he throws for 4,050 or fewer, under bettors will have the win.

FAQ: How to prop betting works

Weather for Bengals Games

Keep track of the conditions for Bengals games by checking out our NFL weather page.

How to Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals

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