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NFL Betting Preview: Lions vs Bengals

The Detroit Lions clash with the Cincinnati Bengals in this NFL Week 5 matchup at Paycor Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:25 on Sunday 5 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

There are odds of -115 available for our Bengals vs Lions prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 48.5 in total.

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Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 34-11 Bengals Win

Detroit Lions beat Cleveland Browns in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 34-10 home win at Ford Field. The Lions moved the ball for 277 yards, made up of 168 through the air and 109 on the ground. The offense produced 16 first downs and found the end zone 4 times, 2 by pass and one by run.

Cincinnati Bengals have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 28-3 scoreline occurred on the road at Empower Field at Mile High against Denver Broncos. The Bengals moved the ball for 159 yards, made up of 106 through the air and 53 on the ground. They picked up 9 first downs and allowed 29.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Bengals who came out on top when they last played the Lions. At Ford Field, a 34-11 win was recorded.

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Lions vs Bengals Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Lions vs Bengals betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the totals after finding that the line is set at a generous 48.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this NFL battle.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert picks, our NFL handicappers also analyze the latest stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Lions vs Bengals stats:

  • The 48.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lions games.
  • The 48.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Lions games.
  • The 48.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bengals games at home.
  • The 48.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bengals games at home.
  • The 48.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Bengals games at home.

Over 48.5 Probability

The top betting sites imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jake Browning Over 214.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Jake Browning (Bengals) to go beyond 214.5 passing yards stand at -114. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this QB Passing Yards wager.

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Jameson Williams Over 50.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Jameson Williams (Bengals) at -114 to go over 50.5 receiving yards. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this Player Receiving Yards wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 48.5
Spread Bengals +10.5
Passing Yards Jake Browning Over 214.5

Our same game parlay pick is Over 48.5, Bengals +10.5 on the spread and Jake Browning (Bengals) to have Over 214.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lions Lions logo 30 - 24 Bengals logo Bengals

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score bet. A play on the Lions to claim a 30-24 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

Lions vs Bengals 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.

Lions Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -588 about Detroit Lions which reflects they have a 85% chance of winning this game. Cincinnati Bengals are the underdogs at +440 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 10.5 and total points has a line of 48.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Over 48.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

Favorite Jahmyr Gibbs is priced at +360 to be the first player to score a touchdown. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score a TD at anytime at odds of -238.

Touchdown

Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)
First TD
+360
Anytime TD
-238
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David Montgomery (Lions)
First TD
+450
Anytime TD
-179
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Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
-105
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Chase Brown (Bengals)
First TD
+850
Anytime TD
+110
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Receiving Yards

Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
Over 71.5
-114
Under 71.5
-114
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Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
Over 63.5
-114
Under 63.5
-114
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Jameson Williams (Lions)
Over 52.5
-114
Under 52.5
-114
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Tee Higgins (Bengals)
Over 47.5
-114
Under 47.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

David Montgomery (Lions)
Over 54.5
-114
Under 54.5
-114
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Chase Brown (Bengals)
Over 49.5
-114
Under 49.5
-114
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Jake Browning (Bengals)
Over 9.5
-114
Under 9.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Can Bengals Make It Another Home Victory?

The Bengals have stacked up three straight victories at Paycor Stadium. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 29.30 points per contest while yielding 27.10.

The Lions have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 29.70 points per contest and giving up 20.20.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O48.5 U48.5
Bengals logo Bengals Home Stats 5-5 56.40 29.30 27.10 7 3
Lions logo Lions Away Stats 9-1 49.90 29.70 20.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
  • U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 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
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Detroit Lions Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Zach Cunningham
Hamstring
Marcus Davenport
Chest
Taylor Decker
Shoulder
Khalil Dorsey
Concussion
Miles Frazier
Undisclosed
Justin Herron
Undisclosed
Dan Jackson
Leg
Jamarco Jones
Ankle
Kerby Joseph
Knee
Alim McNeill
Knee - ACL
Levi Onwuzurike
Knee - ACL
Josh Paschal
Undisclosed
Frank Ragnow
Undisclosed
Ennis Rakestraw
Shoulder
D.J. Reed
Hamstring
Kye Robichaux
Undisclosed
Malcolm Rodriguez
Knee - ACL
Colby Sorsdal
Undisclosed
Daniel Thomas
Forearm
Ezekiel Turner
Foot
Sione Vaki
Groin
Kenny Yeboah
Undisclosed
Shane Zylstra
Ankle

Cincinnati Bengals Injuries

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

Previous Detroit Lions Lineups

28 Sep NFL
Browns 10-34 Lions
22 Sep NFL
Lions 38-30 Ravens
14 Sep NFL
Bears 21-52 Lions
07 Sep NFL
Lions 13-27 Packers
18 Jan NFL Playoffs
Commanders 45-31 Lions
05 Jan NFL
Vikings 9-31 Lions
30 Dec NFL
Lions 40-34 49ers
22 Dec NFL
Lions 34-17 Bears
15 Dec NFL
Bills 48-42 Lions
05 Dec NFL
Packers 31-34 Lions

Previous Cincinnati Bengals Lineups

29 Sep NFL
Bengals 3-28 Broncos
21 Sep NFL
Bengals 10-48 Vikings
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

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 4 0 0 1.000 133 90 43 3-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4W
Patriots 2 2 0 0.500 102 81 21 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Dolphins 1 3 0 0.250 83 118 -35 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-3-0 1W
Jets 0 4 0 0.000 90 120 -30 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 3 1 0 0.750 96 98 -2 1-1-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 3-1-0 2W
Bengals 2 2 0 0.500 61 119 -58 1-0-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2L
Ravens 1 3 0 0.250 131 133 -2 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2L
Browns 1 3 0 0.250 56 102 -46 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 1-3-0 1L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 3 1 0 0.750 123 83 40 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 1L
Jaguars 3 1 0 0.750 96 72 24 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 2W
Texans 1 3 0 0.250 64 51 13 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 1W
Titans 0 4 0 0.000 51 120 -69 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chargers 3 1 0 0.750 88 71 17 2-0-0 1-1-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 1L
Chiefs 2 2 0 0.500 97 76 21 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 2W
Broncos 2 2 0 0.500 96 67 29 2-0-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Raiders 1 3 0 0.250 77 99 -22 0-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 3L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 4 0 0 1.000 108 88 20 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4W
Commanders 2 2 0 0.500 107 91 16 2-0-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1L
Cowboys 1 2 1 0.250 114 132 -18 1-0-1 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-2-1 1-2-1 1D
Giants 1 3 0 0.250 73 101 -28 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 1-3-0 1W
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Lions 3 1 0 0.750 137 88 49 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3W
Packers 2 1 1 0.500 104 84 20 2-0-0 0-1-1 1-0-0 2-0-1 2-1-1 1D
Vikings 2 2 0 0.500 102 80 22 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 1L
Bears 2 2 0 0.500 101 117 -16 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 2W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 3 1 0 0.750 97 97 0 1-1-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 1L
Falcons 2 2 0 0.500 76 86 -10 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Panthers 1 3 0 0.250 75 95 -20 1-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 1L
Saints 0 4 0 0.000 66 121 -55 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 4 1 0 0.800 106 98 8 1-1-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 1W
Seahawks 3 1 0 0.750 111 67 44 1-1-0 2-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3W
Rams 3 2 0 0.600 123 107 16 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Cardinals 2 2 0 0.500 82 74 8 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 4 0 0 1.000 133 90 43 3-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4W
Chargers 3 1 0 0.750 88 71 17 2-0-0 1-1-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 1L
Steelers 3 1 0 0.750 96 98 -2 1-1-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 3-1-0 2W
Colts 3 1 0 0.750 123 83 40 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 1L
Jaguars 3 1 0 0.750 96 72 24 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 2W
Bengals 2 2 0 0.500 61 119 -58 1-0-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2L
Chiefs 2 2 0 0.500 97 76 21 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 2W
Broncos 2 2 0 0.500 96 67 29 2-0-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Patriots 2 2 0 0.500 102 81 21 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Raiders 1 3 0 0.250 77 99 -22 0-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 3L
Texans 1 3 0 0.250 64 51 13 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 1W
Ravens 1 3 0 0.250 131 133 -2 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2L
Dolphins 1 3 0 0.250 83 118 -35 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-3-0 1W
Browns 1 3 0 0.250 56 102 -46 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 1-3-0 1L
Jets 0 4 0 0.000 90 120 -30 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
Titans 0 4 0 0.000 51 120 -69 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 4 0 0 1.000 108 88 20 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4W
49ers 4 1 0 0.800 106 98 8 1-1-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 1W
Lions 3 1 0 0.750 137 88 49 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3W
Buccaneers 3 1 0 0.750 97 97 0 1-1-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 1L
Seahawks 3 1 0 0.750 111 67 44 1-1-0 2-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3W
Rams 3 2 0 0.600 123 107 16 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Packers 2 1 1 0.500 104 84 20 2-0-0 0-1-1 1-0-0 2-0-1 2-1-1 1D
Falcons 2 2 0 0.500 76 86 -10 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Vikings 2 2 0 0.500 102 80 22 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 1L
Cardinals 2 2 0 0.500 82 74 8 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2L
Bears 2 2 0 0.500 101 117 -16 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 2W
Commanders 2 2 0 0.500 107 91 16 2-0-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1L
Cowboys 1 2 1 0.250 114 132 -18 1-0-1 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-2-1 1-2-1 1D
Panthers 1 3 0 0.250 75 95 -20 1-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 1L
Giants 1 3 0 0.250 73 101 -28 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 1-3-0 1W
Saints 0 4 0 0.000 66 121 -55 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 4 0 0 1.000 133 90 43 3-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4W
Eagles 4 0 0 1.000 108 88 20 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4W
49ers 4 1 0 0.800 106 98 8 1-1-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 1W
Lions 3 1 0 0.750 137 88 49 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3W
Colts 3 1 0 0.750 123 83 40 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 1L
Jaguars 3 1 0 0.750 96 72 24 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 2W
Chargers 3 1 0 0.750 88 71 17 2-0-0 1-1-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 1L
Steelers 3 1 0 0.750 96 98 -2 1-1-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 3-1-0 2W
Seahawks 3 1 0 0.750 111 67 44 1-1-0 2-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3W
Buccaneers 3 1 0 0.750 97 97 0 1-1-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 1L
Packers 2 1 1 0.500 104 84 20 2-0-0 0-1-1 1-0-0 2-0-1 2-1-1 1D
Rams 3 2 0 0.600 123 107 16 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Cardinals 2 2 0 0.500 82 74 8 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2L
Falcons 2 2 0 0.500 76 86 -10 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Bears 2 2 0 0.500 101 117 -16 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 2W
Bengals 2 2 0 0.500 61 119 -58 1-0-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2L
Broncos 2 2 0 0.500 96 67 29 2-0-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Chiefs 2 2 0 0.500 97 76 21 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 2W
Vikings 2 2 0 0.500 102 80 22 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 1L
Patriots 2 2 0 0.500 102 81 21 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1W
Commanders 2 2 0 0.500 107 91 16 2-0-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1L
Cowboys 1 2 1 0.250 114 132 -18 1-0-1 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-2-1 1-2-1 1D
Ravens 1 3 0 0.250 131 133 -2 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2L
Panthers 1 3 0 0.250 75 95 -20 1-0-0 0-3-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 1L
Browns 1 3 0 0.250 56 102 -46 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 1-3-0 1L
Texans 1 3 0 0.250 64 51 13 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 1W
Raiders 1 3 0 0.250 77 99 -22 0-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-3-0 3L
Dolphins 1 3 0 0.250 83 118 -35 1-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-3-0 1W
Giants 1 3 0 0.250 73 101 -28 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 1-3-0 1W
Saints 0 4 0 0.000 66 121 -55 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
Jets 0 4 0 0.000 90 120 -30 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L
Titans 0 4 0 0.000 51 120 -69 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 4L