Bengals vs Vikings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Sep 2025

NFL Betting Preview: Bengals vs Vikings

The Cincinnati Bengals lock horns with the Minnesota Vikings in this NFL Week 3 matchup at US Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 21. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

We’re surprised that the total line is 42.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when the Vikings and the Bengals take to the field. Take the -105 and cheer on points.

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Cincinnati Bengals made it back-to-back wins after a 31-27 home success over Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals moved the ball for 350 yards, with 302 through the air and 48 on the ground. They moved the chains 24 times and produced 4 touchdowns, 3 through the air along with one rushing score.

Minnesota Vikings lost when they last took to the field. At US Bank Stadium, they were turned over 22-6 at home to Atlanta Falcons. The Vikings moved the ball for 198 yards, with 120 through the air and 78 on the ground. They allowed 19 first downs and managed 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Bengals who came out on top when they last played the Vikings. At Paycor Stadium, a 27-24 (OT) win was recorded.

Quarterbacks

Jake Browning

237.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Carson Wentz

206.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Bengals vs Vikings Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Bengals vs Vikings with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

You can get -105 that there are Over 42.5 points and there’s lots of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

We only make our NFL predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Bengals vs Vikings stats:

• The 42.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bengals games.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Bengals games.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Vikings games.
• The 42.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Vikings games at home.

Over 42.5 Probability

The top NFL sportsbooks make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ja'Marr Chase Anytime TD +155

You can place a bet on Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals) to hit paydirt at +155. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Touchdown Scorer.

Latest Ja'Marr Chase Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+155

First

+750

Receiving Yards

Over 72.5

-112

Under 72.5

-112

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Jake Browning Over 11.5 Rushing Yards -114

The odds for Jake Browning (Bengals) to accumulate over 11.5 rushing yards are -114. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Rushing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest Jake Browning Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+900

First

+3500

Passing Yards

Over 237.5

-112

Under 237.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-112

Correct Score Prediction

Bengals 27 - 20 Vikings

Rather than betting on the Bengals to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 27-20 victory in their favor.

Bengals vs Vikings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

With a 61% chance of securing victory, Minnesota Vikings are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -154. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +130 about Cincinnati Bengals.

The spread is calculated to be 3, while total points comes in at 42.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 42.5 at -104.

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Moneyline

Bengals

+130

Vikings

-154

Point Spread

Bengals +3

-114

Vikings -3

-106

Total Points

Under 42.5

-118

Over 42.5

-104

Jordan Mason can be backed to score a touchdown at anytime at -115. He is the favorite to score the first TD at odds of +480.

Touchdown

Jordan Mason (Vikings)

First TD

+480

Anytime TD

-115

Chase Brown (Bengals)

First TD

+500

Anytime TD

-100

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

First TD

+600

Anytime TD

+115

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

First TD

+750

Anytime TD

+155

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

First TD

+950

Anytime TD

+210

T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+310

Jalen Nailor (Vikings)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+350

Cam Akers (Vikings)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+500

Adam Thielen (Vikings)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+550

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+550

Carson Wentz (Vikings)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+700

Noah Fant (Bengals)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+850

Jake Browning (Bengals)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+900

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+850

Josh Oliver (Vikings)

First TD

+4500

Anytime TD

+1100

Zavier Scott (Vikings)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+1400

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+950

Jermaine Burton (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1700

Mitchell Tinsley (Bengals)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1700

Myles Price (Vikings)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2200

Tim Jones (Vikings)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Tai Felton (Vikings)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Nick Vannett (Vikings)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2500

Ben Yurosek (Vikings)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2500

Charlie Jones (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Cam Grandy (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1700

Tanner Hudson (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3500

Drew Sample (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1700

Tahj Brooks (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3500

Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Over 75.5

-112

Under 75.5

-112

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

Over 72.5

-112

Under 72.5

-112

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

Over 54.5

-112

Under 54.5

-112

T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)

Over 38.5

-112

Under 38.5

-112

Jalen Nailor (Vikings)

Over 32.5

-112

Under 32.5

-112

Adam Thielen (Vikings)

Over 25.5

-112

Under 25.5

-112

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-112

Noah Fant (Bengals)

Over 17.5

-112

Under 17.5

-112

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-112

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

Over 15.5

-112

Under 15.5

-112

Jordan Mason (Vikings)

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Jordan Mason (Vikings)

Over 76.5

-112

Under 76.5

-112

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 68.5

-112

Under 68.5

-112

Jake Browning (Bengals)

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-112

Carson Wentz (Vikings)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-108

Passing Yards

Jake Browning (Bengals)

Over 237.5

-112

Under 237.5

-112

Carson Wentz (Vikings)

Over 206.5

-112

Under 206.5

-112

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NFL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.

Vikings Have Won Seven of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Vikings own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 24.50 points scored and 20.30 points allowed.

The Bengals have posted four consecutive wins on the road. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 25.80 points on offense and surrendering 22.00 on defense.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O42.5	U42.5
Vikings Home Stats		7-3	44.80	24.50	20.30	5	5
Bengals Away Stats		7-3	47.80	25.80	22.00	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
• U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cincinnati Bengals Stats

Minnesota Vikings Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 53.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 47.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 42.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.40 pts and allowed 25.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 22.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 46.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 44.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 42.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.00 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 18.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 373.00 Yds. Allowed 358.50 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 82.00 Yds. Allowed 115.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 291.00 Yds. Allowed 242.60 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.50 TD. Allowed 3.10 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.70 TD. Allowed 2.10 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.40. Allowed 21.00
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.60. Committed by opponents 1.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.00. Committed by opponents 6.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 50.70 Yds. Gained 58.40 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 320.90 Yds. Allowed 354.60 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 99.50 Yds. Allowed 127.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 221.40 Yds. Allowed 227.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 2.40 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.10. Allowed 20.50
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.10. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 9.10
• Penalty Yards: Lost 45.90 Yds. Gained 70.20 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 340.00 Yds. Allowed 334.60 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 84.30 Yds. Allowed 111.60 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 255.70 Yds. Allowed 223.00 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.00 TD. Allowed 2.80 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.10 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.70. Allowed 20.90
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.10. Committed by opponents 1.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.00. Committed by opponents 6.40
• Penalty Yards: Lost 54.90 Yds. Gained 52.00 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 340.20 Yds. Allowed 335.00 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 106.20 Yds. Allowed 113.50 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 234.00 Yds. Allowed 221.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.80 TD. Allowed 1.80 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.10 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 20.00. Allowed 19.20
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.50. Committed by opponents 1.80
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.80. Committed by opponents 8.10
• Penalty Yards: Lost 50.70 Yds. Gained 68.90 Yds

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