Cincinnati Bengals 2025-26 Odds
The Bengals struggled through much of 2024 but closed strong with five straight wins, showing they still have playoff potential. Joe Burrow is coming off his best season yet, but with him now on IR, Cincinnati’s path back to the postseason is anything but certain.
| 👑 Win Super Bowl | +6000 (1.6% chance) |
| 🏆 Win AFC | +2800 (3.5% chance) |
| 🔥 Win AFC North | +800 (11.1% chance) |
| ⭐ Make Playoffs | +160 (38.5% chance) |
| ⛔ Miss Playoffs | -195 (66.1% chance) |
| ✅ Data Last Verified | September 17, 2025 |
The Bengals Super Bowl odds have dipped since the news of Burrow, despite being 2-0.
2025 Bengals Team Projections
The Cincinnati Bengals' win total for 2024 was projected around 10.5 wins at most sportsbooks in Ohio, but they failed to hit the over, winning only nine games. The win total for the upcoming season is set at 7.5 wins on most sportsbooks.
Other Bengals Team Projections
Bettors can find a host of odds and team projections for the Bengals, including Joe Burrow MVP odds at Ohio's sportsbooks. Odds will fluctuate throughout the season, but some popular bets on the Bengals are:
| 🏈 Ja'Marr Chase Wins OPOY | +2000 (4.8% chance) |
| ✅ Data Last Verified by Expert | September 17, 2025 |
What to Expect Next Season
In 2024, the Bengals had a roster built for a playoff push, featuring one of the league’s best quarterbacks and a strong receiving corps. But their defense struggled, even with DE Trey Hendrickson leading the way. Cincinnati missed the playoffs after Denver claimed the final wild-card spot with a Week 18 win over the Chiefs. With defensive upgrades made this offseason, the Bengals look poised to return to postseason contention in 2025-26. Receiver Ja’Marr Chase remains a key weapon, keeping Cincinnati’s offense among the best in the division. But with Jake Browning stepping in at quarterback, the Bengals’ season is starting to take on a very different look.
Sportsbooks have the Bengals' playoff chances at 38.5% before we kick off Week 3. With Joe Burrow on IR, Cincinnati may not make it into the playoff conversation this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Schedule 2025-26 Season
The Bengals opened their 2025 season on the road against the Cleveland Browns, and will return home in Week 2 to host the Jaguars. One of the season’s highlights is the prime-time divisional showdown on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night.
| Bengals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Cleveland Browns | Cin -5.5, ML -250 | W 17-16 |
| Week 2 vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Cin -3.5, ML -180 | W 31-27 |
| Week 3 at Minnesota Vikings | Cin +3, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 4 at Denver Broncos | Cin +2.5, ML +114 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs Detroit Lions | Cin +1.5, ML +102 | TBD |
| Week 6 at Green Bay Packers | Cin +3, ML +142 | TBD |
| Week 7 vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Cin -4.5, ML -225 | TBD |
| Week 8 vs New York Jets | Cin -7.5, ML -360 | TBD |
| Week 9 at Chicago Bears | Cin -3, ML -166 | TBD |
| Week 10 BYE | - | - |
| Week 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers | Cin -1.5, ML -125 | TBD |
| Week 12 vs New England Patriots | Cin -4.5, ML -205 | TBD |
| Week 13 at Baltimore Ravens | Cin +5.5, ML +185 | TBD |
| Week 14 vs at Buffalo Bills | Cin +5.5, ML +180 | TBD |
| Week 15 vs Baltimore Ravens | Cin +2.5, ML +110 | TBD |
| Week 16 at Miami Dolphins | Cin -1.5, ML -120 | TBD |
| Week 17 vs Arizona Cardinals | Cin -3.5, ML -180 | TBD |
| Week 18 vs Cleveland Browns | Cin -8.5, ML -380 | TBD |
How to Watch the Cincinnati Bengals
There are several ways to watch the Cincinnati Bengals each week. For those local to Cincinnati, you can check the broadcast schedule here, with in-market games airing on either CBS or Fox. Those outside of the Bengals market can watch games with an NFL+ subscription or with the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.
How to Get Cincinnati Bengals Tickets
You can purchase verified Cincinnati Bengals tickets through Ticketmaster, either directly or via the NFL Ticket Exchange, a marketplace for fully verified fan-to-fan tickets. Other resale options include StubHub, SeatGeek, Gametime, and more.
Cincinnati Bengals Stadium
The Cincinnati Bengals play their home games in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, at Paycor Stadium, formerly known as Paul Brown Stadium. The team had previously played at a stadium they shared with the Cincinnati Reds, known as the Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium. However, the Bengals sought a facility of their own, eventually opening the stadium in which they play today. It had formerly been known as Paul Brown Stadium, named for the team's co-founder.
Among the available concessions at Paycor Stadium is Skyline Chili, a hometown favorite and eventual franchise that originated in Cincy. At Skyline Chili, fans can order the restaurant's signature dish, spaghetti topped with chili.
Get to Know the Cincinnati Bengals Team
The Cincinnati Bengals are considered to have one of the better rosters in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. However, that's largely thanks to their offense rather than their defense.
2025 Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach and Front Office
- Director of player personnel: Duke Tobin
- Head coach: Zac Taylor
- Coach record: 46-52-1
In 2025, Zac Taylor kicks off his seventh season as Bengals head coach with a 46-52-1 record. He struggled early, going 6-25-1 in his first two years, but since then, he’s led Cincinnati to two playoff runs and a Super Bowl appearance.
The Bengals don’t have a formal GM. Duke Tobin has been their director of player personnel since 1999 and handles most of the GM duties, so he’s pretty much the team’s GM even without the official title.
2025 Cincinnati Bengals Offense
ed by Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ offense was set to click again in 2025. After an impressive 2024, where he was an MVP finalist and won Comeback Player of the Year, Burrow looked to carry that momentum forward. With reliable weapons like tight end Mike Gesicki and wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the passing game was expected to be strong. But with Burrow sidelined, Cincinnati isn’t the AFC threat many anticipated.
2025 Cincinnati Bengals Defense
The Bengals’ defense was a major factor in their struggles during the 2024 season. Despite having pass rushers like Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, the defense had a hard time consistently making stops. It gets tougher this year with Hubbard announcing his retirement this offseason, leaving a key spot to fill.
Cincinnati made several moves this offseason to bolster the defense. They added key players in free agency like T.J. Slaton, who brings strength to the interior defensive line, along with cornerbacks Marco Wilson and Oren Burk to help improve the secondary. The Bengals also drafted three defensive players to add depth and fresh talent across the unit. How quickly these new pieces come together and adjust to the system will be crucial for the defense’s improvement in 2025.
Cincinnati Bengals FAQs
The Cincinnati Bengals finished the 2024 season at 9-8. Their playoff hopes ended in Week 18 when the Broncos clinched the final wild-card spot with a win over the Chiefs. For the 2025-26 season, most sportsbooks have the Bengals’ win total set around 7.5.
The Bengals’ offense features standout players like QB Joe Burrow, WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and RB Chase Brown. On defense, key names include DE Trey Hendrickson and DT B.J. Hill. Taking over at QB while Burrow is injured is Jake Browning.
Mike Brown is the owner and president of the Cincinnati Bengals. He took over the team in August 1991 after the passing of his father, Paul Brown, who co-founded the franchise. Since then, Mike has carried on his family’s legacy, leading the Bengals through decades of growth and change.
Most Bengals games air on CBS in their local broadcast area. But the schedule can change from week to week. Some games may be shown on Fox, NBC Sports, Amazon Prime, or ESPN, especially when Cincinnati is playing in primetime.
Author
Kate Magdziuk is an NFL betting expert for BetOhio.com. She's written for NBC Sports Rotoworld, DraftKings Nation, Gaming Society, and 4for4 Fantasy Football.
