Bengals vs Jaguars Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2025
Last updated: Sep 14, 2025, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 7, 2025, 4:02AM
The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in NFL Week 2 action at Paycor Stadium on Monday, starting at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bengals vs Jaguars game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Cincinnati vs Jacksonville NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bengals a 61% chance of defeating the Jaguars at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals vs Jaguars: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Paycor Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Bengals $1.54, Jaguars $2.55
- Line: Bengals -3.5 ($1.91), Jaguars +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 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 $1.54 and the Jaguars at $2.55.
The Bengals are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Jaguars, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jaguars (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Bengals and the Jaguars have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 49.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bengals vs Jaguars: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Jacksonville at $2.55 with Bet365
- Line: Jaguars +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bengals vs Jaguars best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Bengals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Jaguars to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Bengals vs Jaguars: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bengals vs Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in Week 2 is the Bengals winning 26-23.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs Jacksonville game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bengals vs Jaguars: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Jaguars? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Cincinnati's Chase Brown is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Jaguars.
Brown has a 14.4% chance of scoring the first TD at Paycor Stadium, while the Bengals RB has a 56.9% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
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: 14.4% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 11.7% probability
- Tee Higgins: 8.2% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 3.1% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 2.7% probability
Jaguars First TD Tips
- Brian Thomas: 9.4% probability
- Travis Etienne: 8.7% probability
- Travis Hunter: 5.4% probability
- Bhayshul Tuten: 4.6% probability
- Brenton Strange: 4.0% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 56.9% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 49.5% probability
- Tee Higgins: 37.9% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 16.7% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 14.6% probability
Jaguars Anytime TD Tips
- Brian Thomas: 39.8% probability
- Travis Etienne: 37.3% probability
- Travis Hunter: 25.3% probability
- Bhayshul Tuten: 22.0% probability
- Brenton Strange: 19.3% probability
Bengals-Jaguars Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bengals' Joe Burrow is projected for 279 passing yards, while the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence is expected to throw for 251 yards.
Bengals Starting QB
- Joe Burrow: 279 projected passing yards
Jaguars Starting QB
- Trevor Lawrence: 251 projected passing yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 76 projected yards
- Joe Burrow: 12 projected yards
- Samaje Perine: 8 projected yards
Jaguars Rushing Yards
- Travis Etienne: 57 projected yards
- Bhayshul Tuten: 22 projected yards
- Trevor Lawrence: 17 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 88 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 70 projected yards
- Noah Fant: 26 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 25 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 25 projected yards
Jaguars Receiving Yards
- Brian Thomas: 75 projected yards
- Travis Hunter: 52 projected yards
- Brenton Strange: 38 projected yards
- Dyami Brown: 37 projected yards
- Travis Etienne: 19 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cincinnati vs Jacksonville match-up.
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Bengals vs Jaguars: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 game between the Bengals and Jaguars at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Date: Monday 15 September 2025
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Paycor Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Jacksonville predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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