Bengals Super Bowl 58 Odds: September 30, 2023
At the moment, Cincinnati (+2000) are tied for the seventh-best odds to win Super Bowl LVIII per DraftKings Ohio. Take a look below to see their updated odds to win the Super Bowl, AFC and AFC North.
Cincinnati's Super Bowl odds rank seventh among the 32 NFL teams. The Bengals moved up one spot after having the eighth-best odds last week. Or, on could argue, the Ravens moved down as Cincinnati's odds didn't change week over week. The Bengals' odds to win the 2024 Super Bowl were +1100 for most of the offseason.
While the AFC is generally considered the better of the two conferences, the 49ers at +600 have the best odds to win it all, and the Eagles have the third-best odds. The Chiefs sit second at +650. The Bengals are tied for the fourth-best odds among AFC sides, trailing the Chiefs, Dolphins and Bills.
As expected, the Bengals' odds of winning the AFC North continued to drop as they are the only team in the division not to start off 2-1. However, it is shocking the Steelers topped Cincinnati after both teams won in Week 3. Remember, the Bengals also started off 0-2 then 1-2 last season and won the division, losing in the AFC Championship Game to the Chiefs.
Prior to Week 1, the Bengals were a strong favorite to win the AFC North for a third straight season. A division featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati has now moved to +425 to win the division. That is up from +475 prior to Week 3, but it now has the worst odds to win the AFC North. From Week 1 to now, it has gone +150 to +245 to +475 to +425, where they are now. They have moved from +150 to +245 to +475 with both the Browns and Ravens hurdling Cincinnati after Week 1. The Bengals sit at +425, which indicates that a $100 bet on the Bengals to win the AFC North would return $425 for a total payout of $525.
If you're interested in taking a closer look at the Bengals' playoff chances, we have a dedicated article that updates those odds and tracks them on a weekly basis.
Despite a difficult start to the season, I will be updating the Bengals' Super Bowl odds weekly and will refresh the page after a Sunday showdown in Tennessee against the Titans in Week 4. Be sure to bookmark this page and return to see if the value on backing Cincinnati continues to present a better wagering opportunity.
Bengals Super Bowl Odds vs. AFC North
Following a 24-3 loss in Cleveland to open up the season and then a 27-24 loss in Week 2 at home, the Cincinnati Bengals dropped from the favorite to win the AFC North before the season to now have the division's worst odds. A win over the Rams in Week 3 didn't help either. Their odds to win Super Bowl LVIII have dropped from +1400 to +2000 after Week 2 but stayed the same after Week 3. The Bengals have not won a Super Bowl in their 53-year history, and they are 0-3 in their three appearances.
The Baltimore Ravens at (+2000) are tied with the Bengals for the best Super Bowl odds in the AFC North. They beat the Texans 25-9 in Week 1 and then the Bengals on the road 27-24 in Week 2. Baltimore lost to the Indianapolis Colts 22-19 in Week 3, dropping its odds from + 1400 to +2000. The last time the Ravens made the Super Bowl was Super Bowl XLVII, a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
The Cleveland Browns (+2200) are also 2-1, but their two wins have looked much different. They beat the Bengals 24-3 and Titans 27-3, losing to the Steelers 26-22. Cleveland lost star back Nick Chubb for the season in Week 2 to a gruesome knee injury. The Browns haven't made it past the division round in the postseason in the last 30-plus years.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (+5000) were pummeled by San Fran in Week 1 but have rallied off two straight wins and the back of a dynamic of powerful defensive line. Second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett hasn't looked great, but the defense could be enough to propel them to the playoffs. Pittsburgh is up from being +5500 to win the Super Bowl last week.
Bengals Week-by-Week Super Bowl Odds
The Bengals currently have +2000 odds (4.8% implied probability) of winning the Super Bowl. As the season continues, on a weekly basis, I will continue tracking the Bengals' Super Bowl odds movement. Make sure to come back next Tuesday to see if their home opener helps or hurts their odds to be crowned champs.
Latest Updates Impacting Bengals Odds to Win SB LVIII
To keep Bengals fans and bettors updated on the offseason, here is all of the latest news and developments regarding the Cincinnati Bengals:
- 🗓️ September 25: Ja'Marr Chase sets new personal single-game record with 12 targets.
- 🗓️ September 18: Browns RB Nick Chubb has torn MCL, is ruled out for the season.
- 📆 September 18: QB Joe Burrow has playbook dialed back as calf strain lingers.
- 📆 September 7: QB Joe Burrow signs five-year, $275 million contract extension ($219.01 million guaranteed).
- 📆 August 4: LB Logan Wilson gets a four-year, $37.25 million extension.
- 📆 July 28: QB Joe Burrow strains his calf in training camp and will consequently miss the rest of camp and preseason.
- 📆 April 27-29: The Bengals select DE Myles Murphy and eight others in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- 📆 April 25: The Bengals pick up QB Joe Burrow's fifth-year option, extending his rookie contract through the 2024 season.
- 📆 March 16: The top free-agent available at offensive tackle, Orlando Brown Jr., signs a four-year deal worth $64 million with the Bengals after winning the Super Bowl last year with the Chiefs.
Be sure to bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on the latest news impacting the Bengals' Super Bowl odds.
Bengals Schedule and Betting Lines
Cincinnati has a difficult schedule this season with the Sharp Strength of Schedule indicator noting they had the 12th-hardest strength of schedule coming into 2023. In a division that has four quality organizations, expect the Bengals to have some struggles, as they did in Week 1 and Week 2 against the Browns and Ravens respectively. However, they did look like their AFC-winning selves from 2021 in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Key Contributors Toward Bengals Super Bowl Odds
The Bengals have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, and what was considered one of their weaker points – the secondary – has performed well to start the season.
Leading the way is Joe Burrow, who is now the highest-paid player in the NFL with his recent contract extension. Burrow struggled in Week 1, having arguably the worst game of his career. He had 222 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 2. While he ended Week 3 with 0 touchdowns and an interception, his command of the offense was clear, and he looked far more comfortable and confident in the pocket and with his receivers. Expect Burrow's aggressiveness and deep ball to continue improving as the season continues. Recent Joe Burrow MVP odds sit at +2000, down from +750 after Week 1.
Alongside Burrow, the Bengals offense has WR Ja'Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins and OL Orlando Brown Jr. Chase had the best game of any offensive player for the Bengals this season, turning in a 12-reception, 141-yard night Monday. Higgins had two receptions for 21 yards and now has just 110 yards on 10 receptions through three games. He did not have a good Week 3 showing with multiple drops. Tyler Boyd ended with 39 receiving yards, the second most on the team.
In Week 3, the defense got right, providing several red zone stops. In Week 1 and 2, the Bengals gave up over 170 rushing yards to their opponent. In Week 3, the Rams had just 71 rushing yards. The Cincinnati pass rush also played a major factor as it had six sacks, two of which were from defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Star Linebacker Logan Wilson had two interceptions as well. It was a dominant defensive effort from the Bengals which helped ensure the team's first victory of the season.
Where Can I Bet on the Bengals to Win the Super Bowl?
After a solid, gutsy Monday Night Football victory, betting on the Bengals got more enticing. One can bet on Cincinnati to win the Super Bowl at any legal sportsbook in Ohio or any legal Ohio betting app available. Those include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars and more. You can wager on several futures for Cincinnati, including it to win the AFC North, win the Super Bowl, miss the playoffs, make the playoffs, and its win total, along with many others. There are a plethora of bets to consider, especially with their odds to win the AFC North dropping significantly.
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Bengals Super Bowl LVIII Outlook and Predictions
There's no denying that the Bengals have a roster that is, at the very least, capable of winning the Super Bowl. Whether that comes together at the right time will be a different question. The Bengals enhanced their defense with Hendrickson and Wilson a few years ago and added to it with former Rams safety Nick Scott, who had 11 tackles in his team debut in Week 1. The chemistry between Burrow and his receivers will improve as his health hopefully continues to get closer to 100%.
The Bengals made it to the Super Bowl behind Burrow and Chase in 2021, but they lost to the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams. Cincinnati lost 23-20 in the Super Bowl. Offensive Player of the Year Cooper Kupp ended the Bengals' dreams with a game-winning touchdown with just 1:25 remaining in the game. The Bengals success continued after that disappointment, making it to the AFC Championship Game last season. They lost to the Chiefs in that battle.
The Bengals, if they are to bounce back in 2023, will do so behind Burrow and their trio of star receivers. The Bengals' top three weapons, which are widely considered the best trio of receivers in the NFL, had just 49 receiving yards in Week 1. Chase really has had the only breakout game of the three, totaling 141 yards in Week 3 after ending the first two weeks with 70. With Chase eligible for an extension this coming offseason and Higgins playing on the last year of his contract, it will be even more paramount that they perform well in 2023.
The Bengals defense has been a key factor in their success as well, not be overshadowed by Burrow and Chase. They allowed the sixth-fewest points per game last season. The Bengals' pass-rushing duo of Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard should also be able to wreak havoc on opposing lines. They were bottled up through two weeks but dominated in Week 3, ending with three combined sacks. The Bengals defense helped get them to the largest event in football in 2021 and performed above expectations last season. If they are to get back to the Super Bowl, it may have to be on the back of this experienced group.
Given the recent extension to Burrow and the rising contracts that will need to be given, it is Super Bowl or bust for the Bengals in 2023.
Bengals Super Bowl History
The Cincinnati Bengals were established in 1968 and have played in three Super Bowls. Unfortunately, they lost in all three. They made the Super Bowl twice in the 1980s and then again in the 2021 season with Joe Burrow at QB. The Bengals are one of 12 NFL teams to have never won a Super Bowl. Below is an overview of the Bengals' history in the Super Bowl and FAQs regarding the Cincinnati Bengals and their postseason success.
Have the Bengals Ever Won the Super Bowl?
No, the Bengals have never won the Super Bowl. The have played in the Super Bowl three times but they lost all three times they made it. The most recent loss was in Super Bowl LVI (2021 season); the Bengals lost to the Los Angeles Rams 23-20. The Bengals also lost in Super Bowl XVI (1981 season) and Super Bowl XXIII (1988 season), both to the 49ers. All three contests were less than a one-score game, but unfortunately the Bengals were unable to pull out any of the wins.
How Many Super Bowls Have the Cincinnati Bengals Won?
The Bengals have won ZERO Super Bowls. They are one of 12 teams that have yet to win a Super Bowl. They have represented the AFC in the Super Bowl three times – 1981, 1988, and 2021 seasons - but never been able to close the deal and take home the Lombardi. The Cincinnati Bengals are one of three teams to appear in at least three Super Bowls but have zero such wins (also Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings).
Cincinnati's decades-long Super Bowl drought was finally quenched in the 2021 season thanks to the instant success Joe Burrow brought to a once struggling organization. They didn't make it to the big game last year, losing to the eventual champs in the AFC Championship Game, but experts expect Cincinnati to make a strong push to return to the Super Bowl in the 2023 season.
Which Years Did the Bengals Go to the Super Bowl?
- 1981-82: Bengals lost Super Bowl XVI vs. San Francisco 49ers 26-21
- 1988-89: Bengals lost Super Bowl XXIII vs. San Francisco 49ers 20-16
- 2021-22: Bengals lost Super Bowl LVI vs. Los Angeles Rams 23-20
How Many Times Have the Bengals Been to the AFC Championship Game?
The Bengals have been to the AFC Championship four times: 1981, 1988, 2021 and 2022 seasons. They have a 3-1 record in AFC Championship Games, with their first loss coming last season against the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs. The Bengals' .750 win percentage in AFC Championship Games is the second best record among all teams, behind only the Denver Broncos (8-2 record, .800 win percentage).
The Bengals have appeared in the AFC Championship in each of the last two seasons. They beat the Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in the 2021 AFC Championship, and lost to the Chiefs 23-20 in the 2022 AFC Championship.
Bengals Preseason Super Bowl Odds Every Year Since 2000
The Bengals' +1100 Super Bowl odds in the offseason were the team's "best" odds in the past 30+ years. The team's 2022-23 (+2000), 2016-17 (+2000), 2007-08 (+2000) and 2006-07 (+1500) seasons are the organization's shortest preseason odds in any of its last 30-plus seasons, but they were still not as short as they were this offseason (+1100).
That said, expectations have never been this high for the Bengals entering a season.
Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl FAQs
Per DraftKings, the Bengals' odds to win the Super Bowl, unchanged from before Week 3, are set at +2000. Prior to Week 1, they were +1100, and prior to Week 2, they were +1400. The odds imply a 4.8% chance of the Bengals being crowned NFL Champions. A $100 bet on the Bengals to win the Super Bowl would result in $2,000 returned for a total payout of $2,100 if it came to fruition. The Bengals are tied for the seventh-shortest Super Bowl odds.
The Bengals' odds to win the AFC Championship are now +1000 which is down from +550 prior to the season's commencement. These odds are provided by DraftKings. The Bengals' odds to win the AFC Championship moved from +550 to +800 throughout the first few weeks and have continued to get longer at +1000.
The Bengals had the best odds to win the AFC North in the division before the season's commencement, but those slipped after Week 1 and even further after Week 2. They are now +425 to win the division, up from +475 prior to Week 3. Every other team in the division started 2-1 which is why the Bengals have the longest odds to win the AFC North.
You can currently bet on the Bengals to win the Super Bowl at any legal sportsbook or sportsbook app, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars. You can also bet on them to win the AFC North, the AFC, and to make or miss the playoffs.
The Cincinnati Bengals have won zero Super Bowls in their team's history, one that spans more than five decades. They are just one of 12 teams in the NFL with zero Super Bowl wins.
The Bengals have appeared in three Super Bowls but have unfortunately lost all three. They were in Super Bowl XVI and XXIII in the 1980s, losing both the 49ers, who were a powerhouse in that decade. They also lost in Super Bowl LVI to the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams 23-20.
Author
Nathan, a lifelong Cincinnatian, has covered the Bengals and Buckeyes at various outlets for the last half decade. He is most proud to have attended both wins of the Bengals' 2-14 season in 2019. Nathan is our go-to expert for all things Bengals and Buckeyes.
