Cincinnati Bengals 2025-26: Latest Odds, Projections, News & More

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The Bengals will miss the playoffs once again. Their Week 15 loss to the Ravens officially knocked Cincinnati out of postseason contention, and all futures bets on the team are now off the board.

Despite the elimination, the focus shifts to the final games of the season. The Bengals travel to Miami on December 21, then return home for back-to-back matchups to close out the year. Fans and bettors can still follow weekly game odds as Cincinnati looks to finish the season on a high note.

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Betting on the Bengals in 2025-26

Betting on the Bengals odds in 2025 is sure to be popular with Ohio sports betting promos available specifically for the team. Below, we give a snapshot of key information for anyone planning to bet on the Bengals this season.

šŸ“° Latest Team NewsCincinnati is 4-10
⭐ NFL Top 100 Players(4) Chase, (6) Burrow, (14) Hendrickson
šŸ“ˆ 25-26 Projected Win TotalO/U 5.5 (-205/+170)
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Our Bengals reporter will break down the team’s playoff and Super Bowl odds every week, while keeping a close eye on the top player props and any Bengals-specific promos. We’ll also track depth chart shifts and key roster updates, so you’ve got all the info you need before placing a bet.

Cincinnati Bengals 2025-26 Odds

The Bengals struggled through much of 2025 but finished strong with five straight wins, showing they still have playoff potential. Joe Burrow, coming off his best season yet, missed most of this year due to injury but returned to the field in their win over the Ravens. However, it wasn’t enough to get Cincinnati back into the postseason. We will update this section when next season’s odds become available.

šŸ‘‘ Win Super BowlOTB
šŸ† Win AFCOTB
šŸ”„ Win AFC NorthOTB
⭐ Make PlayoffsOTB
ā›” Miss PlayoffsOTB
āœ… Data Last VerifiedDecember 17, 2025

The Bengals Super Bowl odds are off the board after the Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs in Week 15.

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 this season is set at 5.5 wins at most sportsbooks.

Other Bengals Team Projections

Bettors can find a wide range of odds and team projections for the Bengals, often including Joe Burrow MVP odds at Ohio sportsbooks. However, with Burrow's MVP odds off the board, we’re tracking other player odds. These odds will fluctuate throughout the season, but some popular Bengals bets include:

šŸˆ Ja'Marr Chase Wins OPOY+30000 (0.3% chance)
āœ… Data Last Verified by ExpertDecember 17, 2025

What to Expect This Season

The Bengals entered 2024 with a roster built for a playoff push, led by a top quarterback and a strong receiving corps, including Ja’Marr Chase. Despite DE Trey Hendrickson anchoring the defense, Cincinnati struggled and missed the playoffs after Denver claimed the final wild-card spot in Week 18. After defensive upgrades this offseason, the Bengals hope to return to contention in 2025–26, though they’ve managed just four wins so far and the Bengals' playoff chances are now off the board.

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Cincinnati Bengals Schedule 2025-26 Season

The Bengals opened their 2025 season on the road against the Cleveland Browns, and returned home in Week 2 to host the Jaguars. One of the season’s highlights was their prime-time divisional showdown on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night, but Cincinnati dropped the Week 15 matchup, eliminating them from the postseason.

Bengals ScheduleLineResult
Week 1 at Cleveland BrownsCin -5.5, ML -250W 17-16
Week 2 vs Jacksonville JaguarsCin -3.5, ML -180W 31-27
Week 3 at Minnesota VikingsCin +3, ML +140L 48-10
Week 4 at Denver BroncosCin +7, ML +390L 28-3
Week 5 vs Detroit LionsCin +10, ML +400L 37-24
Week 6 at Green Bay PackersCin +14, ML +625L 27-18
Week 7 vs Pittsburgh SteelersCin +5.5, ML +220W 33-31
Week 8 vs New York JetsCin +1.5, ML -102L 39-38
Week 9 at Chicago BearsCin +2.5, ML +124L 47-42
Week 10 BYE--
Week 11 at Pittsburgh SteelersCin +5.5, ML +200L 34-12
Week 12 vs New England PatriotsCin +8.5, ML +330L 26-20
Week 13 at Baltimore RavensCin +7, ML +270W 32-14
Week 14 vs at Buffalo BillsCin +5.5, ML +220L 39-34
Week 15 vs Baltimore RavensCin +2.5, ML +114L 24-0
Week 16 at Miami DolphinsCin -1.5, ML -112TBD
Week 17 vs Arizona CardinalsCin -3.5, ML -180TBD
Week 18 vs Cleveland BrownsCin -8.5, ML -380TBD

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 were 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 

Led 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 missing most of the season, Cincinnati wasn'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.

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Kate Magdziuk

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.

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