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

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Joe Burrow and Bengals huddle

The Cincinnati Bengals failed to make the 2024 playoffs, ending the season with a 9-8 record and third in the AFC North. The high-end talent is there for Cincinnati, but unfortunately, the odds are no longer in its favor like once before. However, moving forward, there's no reason to assume the Bengals will fall off, as Burrow is locked up for the next several seasons.

 Cincinnati can improve their chances of making the playoffs this upcoming season if Burrow can stay healthy and the Bengals make upgrades to their defensive line. 

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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 next season.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Latest Team NewsBengals place franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins
โญ NFL Top 100 Players(6) Chase, (13) Burrow, (58) Hendrickson
๐Ÿ“ˆ 2024-25 Record9-8
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Our dedicated Bengals team reporter will analyze the team's playoff and Super Bowl odds every week of the season while closely tracking the top prop bets focused on the most popular players as well as any team-specific promos. We will also keep close tabs on Cincinnati's depth chart and roster updates so you have all the latest info when you make bets.

Cincinnati Bengals 2025-2026 Odds

The Bengals struggled throughout the season but did end the season on a high note with five straight wins, suggesting Cincinnati has a team capable of going the distance. However, the Bengals will need to improve their defensive line, and Burrow will need to stay healthy if they want to make the 2025 postseason. 

๐Ÿ‘‘ Win Super Bowl+1900
๐Ÿ† Win AFC+900
๐Ÿ”ฅ Win AFC North+190
โญ Make PlayoffsOff the board
โ›” Miss PlayoffsOff the board
โœ… Data Last VerifiedMarch 25, 2025

The Bengals Super Bowl odds ranked second among all AFC North teams prior to the start of the season. 

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 the upcoming season is not available yet. 

Other Bengals Team Projections

Bettors can find a host of odds and team projections for the Bengals, including Joe Burrow MVP odds at Ohio's sportsbooks. Odds will fluctuate throughout the season, but some popular bets on the Bengals are:

๐Ÿˆ Joe Burrow Wins MVP+650
๐Ÿˆ Ja'Marr Chase Wins OPOY+1000
โœ… Data Last Verified by ExpertMarch 25, 2025

What to Expect Next Season

In 2024, the Bengals had a roster capable of making a playoff push. They had one of the best quarterbacks in the league and a strong receiving core. But their defense struggled, even with DE Trey Hendrickson leading the way. The Bengals failed to make the playoffs after Denver snagged the last wild card spot with their win over the Chiefs in Week 18. But if Cincinnati can keep their core group together and strengthen their defensive line, the Bengals could find their way back to the playoffs in the 2025-26 season. 

Receiver Ja'Marr Chase should help keep Cincinnati's offense among the best in the division. Oddsmakers have yet to release the Bengals' playoff chances, but we expect them to be pretty good. Luckily, Burrow is healthy, and the team should always be in the playoff conversation as long as he's available. 

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Cincinnati Bengals Schedule 2025-26 Season

The Cincinnati Bengals' 2025-26 schedule has not yet been released, but we do know who they will be playing in the upcoming season.

Home Opponents

  • New England Patriots
  • New York Jets
  • Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Chicago Bears
  • Detroit Lions
  • Arizona Cardinals
  • Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Cleveland Browns

Away Opponents

  • Buffalo Bills
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Denver Broncos
  • Green Bay Packers
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Cleveland Browns

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 on the Ticketmaster platform, either by purchasing directly or through the NFL Ticket Exchange, a marketplace where fans can buy fully verified tickets. Other resale site options include StubHub, SeatGeek, and Gametime, among others.

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 โ€” spaghetti topped with chili.

Get to Know the Cincinnati Bengals Team

The Cincinnati Bengals are 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 the defense. This offseason, the Bengals will need to focus on upgrading their defensive line. 

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, coach Zac Taylor will return for his seventh season with the team, entering the year with a 46-52-1 overall record. He had a dreadful start in his tenure as the team's head coach, having led the team to a 6-25-1 overall record in his first two seasons. Since that start, Taylor has led the team to two post-seasons and one Super Bowl. 

Technically, the Bengals do not have an appointed general manager. Instead, the Bengals have employed a director of player personnel, with executive Duke Tobin having held the position since 1999. Tobin often performs duties that are similar to the day-to-day responsibilities of a team's general manager, so he's often referred to as the team's GM, even though he doesn't hold the title.

2025 Cincinnati Bengals Offense 

The Bengals' offense is expected to be strong again with QB Joe Burrow, TE Mike Gresicki and WRs Jaโ€™marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Burrow was an MVP finalist and won Comeback Player of the Year in 2024. If he can build on last seasonโ€™s success, Cincinnati will be a threat in the AFC. 

The Bengals' offensive line could see improvement in 2025. Cincinnati is looking to upgrade Burrow's pass protection by signing a top free agent. 

2025 Cincinnati Bengals Defense 

It was the Bengals' defense that was the reason for the collapse of the Bengals in the 2024 season. Even with DEs Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, Cincinnati's defense struggled all season. Unfortunately, the Bengals may have more work cut out for them when it comes to repairing the defense. Hubbard announced this offseason that he is retiring from the NFL. 

In addition, Hendrickson has requested a trade, and losing him on an already struggling defensive roster could change things for the Bengals. 

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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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