Bengals vs Browns Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 1:51AM
The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 18 action at Paycor Stadium on Monday, starting at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bengals vs Browns game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cincinnati vs Cleveland NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Bengals a 78% chance of winning against the Browns in Week 18 of the NFL season.
Bengals vs Browns: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Paycor Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bengals $1.22, Browns $4.50
- Line: Bengals -9.5 ($1.91), Browns +9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bengals at $1.22 and the Browns at $4.50.
The Bengals are 9.5-point favourites against the Browns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Browns (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Browns (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 47-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bengals vs Browns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Browns +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Bengals vs Browns betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Bengals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Browns to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Bengals vs Browns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bengals vs Browns at Paycor Stadium in Week 18 is the Bengals winning 27-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs Cleveland game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bengals vs Browns: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Bengals vs Browns? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Cincinnati's Chase Brown is the most likely player to score the first TD in Bengals vs Browns.
Brown has an 11.9% chance of getting in for six first at Paycor Stadium, while the Bengals RB has a 49.8% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals First TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 11.9% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 11.7% probability
- Tee Higgins: 9.3% probability
- Samaje Perine: 6.1% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 3.6% probability
Browns First TD Tips
- Dylan Sampson: 6.5% probability
- Raheim Sanders: 5.7% probability
- Jerry Jeudy: 4.6% probability
- Blake Whiteheart: 3.2% probability
- Cedric Tillman: 2.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 49.8% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 49.2% probability
- Tee Higgins: 41.5% probability
- Samaje Perine: 29.6% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 18.6% probability
Browns Anytime TD Tips
- Dylan Sampson: 31.5% probability
- Raheim Sanders: 28.6% probability
- Jerry Jeudy: 23.4% probability
- Blake Whiteheart: 17.2% probability
- Cedric Tillman: 15.6% probability
Bengals-Browns Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bengals' Joe Burrow is projected for 254 passing yards, while the Browns' Shedeur Sanders is expected to throw for 200 yards.
Bengals Starting QB
- Joe Burrow: 254 projected passing yards
Browns Starting QB
- Shedeur Sanders: 200 projected passing yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 64 projected yards
- Samaje Perine: 28 projected yards
- Joe Burrow: 8 projected yards
Browns Rushing Yards
- Dylan Sampson: 42 projected yards
- Raheim Sanders: 32 projected yards
- Shedeur Sanders: 17 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 84 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 58 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 29 projected yards
- Chase Brown: 24 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 21 projected yards
Browns Receiving Yards
- Jerry Jeudy: 50 projected yards
- Cedric Tillman: 27 projected yards
- Blake Whiteheart: 25 projected yards
- Isaiah Bond: 24 projected yards
- Dylan Sampson: 23 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cincinnati vs Cleveland match-up.
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Bengals vs Browns: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Bengals and Browns at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Paycor Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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