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NFL Betting Preview: Bengals vs Vikings

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

Get Over the Total With Confidence

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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Previous H2H Was Bengals Overtime Win

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.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ja'Marr Chase Anytime TD +155 BetMGM logo

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.

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Jake Browning Over 11.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

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.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 42.5
Spread Bengals +3
Anytime Touchdown Ja'Marr Chase

Our same game parlay pick is Over 42.5, Bengals +3 on the spread and Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals) scoring a touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bengals Bengals logo 27 - 20 Vikings logo 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.

Vikings Favorites to Win According to the Books

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 -105.

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Jordan Mason Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Jordan Mason can be backed to score a touchdown at anytime at -130. He is the favorite to score the first TD at odds of +450.

Touchdown

Jordan Mason (Vikings)
First TD
+450
Anytime TD
-130
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Chase Brown (Bengals)
First TD
+480
Anytime TD
-115
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Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
+105
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Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
+155
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Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
Over 72.5
-114
Under 72.5
-114
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Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
Over 69.5
-114
Under 69.5
-114
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Tee Higgins (Bengals)
Over 55.5
-114
Under 55.5
-114
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T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)
Over 33.5
-114
Under 33.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Jordan Mason (Vikings)
Over 73.5
-114
Under 73.5
-114
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Chase Brown (Bengals)
Over 69.5
-114
Under 69.5
-114
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Jake Browning (Bengals)
Over 11.5
-114
Under 11.5
-114
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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 logo Vikings Home Stats 7-3 44.80 24.50 20.30 5 5
Bengals logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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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
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Total Points
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Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Last 10 Games on the Road
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Cincinnati Bengals Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Erick All
Knee - ACL
Daijahn Anthony
Hamstring
Joe Burrow
Toe
Sam Hubbard
Undisclosed
Cedric Johnson
Calf
Lucas Patrick
Calf
Shemar Stewart
Ankle
Cam Taylor-Britt
Hamstring
Cordell Volson
Shoulder

Minnesota Vikings Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Jordan Addison
Suspension
Gavin Bartholomew
Back
Tyler Batty
Knee
Blake Cashman
Hamstring
Ty Chandler
Knee
Zeke Correll
Ankle
Christian Darrisaw
Knee - ACL + MCL
C.J. Ham
Undisclosed
Donovan Jackson
Wrist
Theo Jackson
Hip
Aaron Jones
Hamstring
Ryan Kelly
Concussion
Austin Keys
Groin
J.J. McCarthy
Ankle
Rondale Moore
Knee
Alexander Musch Williams
Undisclosed
Matt Nelson
Undisclosed
Jeff Okudah
Concussion
Josh Oliver
Ankle
Justin Skule
Concussion
Harrison Smith
Illness
Andrew Van Ginkel
Concussion

Previous Cincinnati Bengals Lineups

14 Sep NFL
Jaguars 27-31 Bengals
07 Sep NFL
Bengals 17-16 Browns
04 Jan NFL
Bengals 19-17 Steelers
28 Dec NFL
Broncos 24-30 Bengals
22 Dec NFL
Browns 6-24 Bengals
15 Dec NFL
Bengals 37-27 Titans
09 Dec NFL
Bengals 27-20 Cowboys
01 Dec NFL
Steelers 44-38 Bengals
17 Nov NFL
Bengals 27-34 Chargers
07 Nov NFL
Bengals 34-35 Ravens

Previous Minnesota Vikings Lineups

14 Sep NFL
Falcons 22-6 Vikings
08 Sep NFL
Vikings 27-24 Bears
13 Jan NFL Playoffs
Vikings 9-27 Rams
05 Jan NFL
Vikings 9-31 Lions
29 Dec NFL
Packers 25-27 Vikings
22 Dec NFL
Vikings 27-24 Seahawks
16 Dec NFL
Bears 12-30 Vikings
08 Dec NFL
Falcons 21-42 Vikings
01 Dec NFL
Cardinals 22-23 Vikings
24 Nov NFL
Vikings 30-27 Bears

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 3 0 0 1.000 102 71 31 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 46 47 -1 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Jets 0 2 0 0.000 42 64 -22 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Dolphins 0 3 0 0.000 56 97 -41 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 3L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 48 43 5 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 81 58 23 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 51 63 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 0 2 0 0.000 33 58 -25 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 2 0 0 1.000 62 36 26 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 53 41 12 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 28 34 -6 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 31 53 -22 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chargers 2 0 0 1.000 47 30 17 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Raiders 1 1 0 0.500 29 33 -4 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 48 41 7 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Chiefs 0 2 0 0.000 38 47 -9 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 44 37 7 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Commanders 1 1 0 0.500 39 33 6 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 60 61 -1 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Giants 0 2 0 0.000 43 61 -18 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 2 0 0 1.000 54 31 23 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Vikings 1 1 0 0.500 33 46 -13 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 65 48 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Bears 0 2 0 0.000 45 79 -34 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 2 0 0 1.000 43 39 4 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Falcons 1 1 0 0.500 42 29 13 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Saints 0 2 0 0.000 34 46 -12 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Panthers 0 2 0 0.000 32 53 -21 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 43 34 9 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Cardinals 2 0 0 1.000 47 35 12 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Rams 2 0 0 1.000 47 28 19 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Seahawks 1 1 0 0.500 44 34 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 3 0 0 1.000 102 71 31 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3W
Chargers 2 0 0 1.000 47 30 17 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 48 43 5 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Colts 2 0 0 1.000 62 36 26 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Raiders 1 1 0 0.500 29 33 -4 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 81 58 23 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 46 47 -1 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 51 63 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 48 41 7 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 53 41 12 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 31 53 -22 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Chiefs 0 2 0 0.000 38 47 -9 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Jets 0 2 0 0.000 42 64 -22 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Browns 0 2 0 0.000 33 58 -25 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 28 34 -6 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Dolphins 0 3 0 0.000 56 97 -41 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 3L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 2 0 0 1.000 54 31 23 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 44 37 7 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Buccaneers 2 0 0 1.000 43 39 4 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 43 34 9 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Cardinals 2 0 0 1.000 47 35 12 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Rams 2 0 0 1.000 47 28 19 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Falcons 1 1 0 0.500 42 29 13 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Commanders 1 1 0 0.500 39 33 6 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Vikings 1 1 0 0.500 33 46 -13 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 60 61 -1 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 65 48 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Seahawks 1 1 0 0.500 44 34 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Panthers 0 2 0 0.000 32 53 -21 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Bears 0 2 0 0.000 45 79 -34 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Saints 0 2 0 0.000 34 46 -12 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Giants 0 2 0 0.000 43 61 -18 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Cardinals 2 0 0 1.000 47 35 12 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 48 43 5 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Packers 2 0 0 1.000 54 31 23 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Colts 2 0 0 1.000 62 36 26 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Chargers 2 0 0 1.000 47 30 17 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Rams 2 0 0 1.000 47 28 19 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 44 37 7 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 43 34 9 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Buccaneers 2 0 0 1.000 43 39 4 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bills 3 0 0 1.000 102 71 31 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3W
Falcons 1 1 0 0.500 42 29 13 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 81 58 23 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 60 61 -1 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 48 41 7 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 65 48 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 53 41 12 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Raiders 1 1 0 0.500 29 33 -4 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Vikings 1 1 0 0.500 33 46 -13 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 46 47 -1 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 51 63 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Seahawks 1 1 0 0.500 44 34 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Commanders 1 1 0 0.500 39 33 6 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Panthers 0 2 0 0.000 32 53 -21 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Bears 0 2 0 0.000 45 79 -34 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Browns 0 2 0 0.000 33 58 -25 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 28 34 -6 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Chiefs 0 2 0 0.000 38 47 -9 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Dolphins 0 3 0 0.000 56 97 -41 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 3L
Saints 0 2 0 0.000 34 46 -12 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Giants 0 2 0 0.000 43 61 -18 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Jets 0 2 0 0.000 42 64 -22 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 31 53 -22 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L