Bengals vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 5, 2025
Last updated: Sep 30, 2025, 6:52AM | Published: Sep 28, 2025, 4:01AM
The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the favoured Detroit Lions in NFL Week 5 action at Paycor Stadium on Monday, commencing at 7:25am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bengals vs Lions game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cincinnati vs Detroit NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 76% chance of beating the Bengals in Week 5 of the NFL season.
Bengals vs Lions: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Paycor Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bengals $4.50, Lions $1.22
- Line: Bengals +9.5 ($1.91), Lions -9.5 ($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 $4.50 and the Lions at $1.22.
The Bengals are 9.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-9.5) 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 Bengals (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bengals vs Lions: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Bengals +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bengals vs Lions predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bengals to win is our recommended option due to the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Bengals vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bengals vs Lions at Paycor Stadium in Week 5 is the Lions winning 29-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs Detroit game in Week 5, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bengals vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Lions? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Lions.
Gibbs has a 15.8% chance of scoring the first TD at Paycor Stadium, while the Lions RB has a 64.2% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals First TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 9.4% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 7.4% probability
- Tee Higgins: 5.5% probability
- Tahj Brooks: 2.9% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 2.6% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 15.8% probability
- David Montgomery: 11.2% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 9.7% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.7% probability
- Jameson Williams: 6.2% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 48.7% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 41.1% probability
- Tee Higgins: 32.2% probability
- Tahj Brooks: 18.8% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 16.8% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 64.2% probability
- David Montgomery: 51.7% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 46.8% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 35.3% probability
- Jameson Williams: 33.4% probability
Bengals-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bengals' Jake Browning is projected for 215 passing yards, while the Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 235 yards.
Bengals Starting QB
- Jake Browning: 215 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 235 projected passing yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 48 projected yards
- Tahj Brooks: 19 projected yards
- Samaje Perine: 15 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 77 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 51 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 4 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 62 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 46 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 23 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 19 projected yards
- Noah Fant: 17 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 70 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 57 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 45 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 26 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 14 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Cincinnati vs Detroit match-up.
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Bengals vs Lions: Week 5 Essential Details
The NFL Week 5 game between the Bengals and Lions at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:25am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Monday 6 October 2025
- Time: 7:25am 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 Detroit predictions have been made after running 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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