Bengals vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 5, 2025
Last updated: Oct 5, 2025, 8:25PM | Published: Sep 30, 2025, 6:55AM
The Cincinnati Bengals will face 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 free betting tips for the Bengals vs Lions game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cincinnati vs Detroit NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 78% chance of winning against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals vs Lions: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Paycor Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bengals $5.00, Lions $1.18
- Line: Bengals +9.5 ($1.91), Lions -9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49 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 $5.00 and the Lions at $1.18.
The Bengals are listed as 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 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 53% of the time, while the 49-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Bengals vs Lions: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Bengals +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 49 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bengals vs Lions best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bengals to win is our preferred option because of the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Bengals vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bengals vs Lions at Paycor Stadium in Week 5 is the Lions prevailing 28-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cincinnati vs Detroit game in Week 5, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For in-depth analysis from US experts,, check out Dimers' detailed Bengals vs Lions prediction.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bengals vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime 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 TD in Bengals vs Lions.
Gibbs has a 15.2% chance of scoring the first TD at Paycor Stadium, while the Lions RB has a 62.7% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in 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: 10.0% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 7.5% probability
- Tee Higgins: 5.5% probability
- Noah Fant: 2.1% probability
- Jake Browning: 2.1% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 15.2% probability
- David Montgomery: 12.6% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 9.3% probability
- Jameson Williams: 5.9% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 5.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 45.9% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 36.8% probability
- Tee Higgins: 28.8% probability
- Noah Fant: 12.1% probability
- Jake Browning: 12.0% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 62.7% probability
- David Montgomery: 55.7% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 45.3% probability
- Jameson Williams: 31.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 31.6% probability
Bengals-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bengals' Jake Browning is projected for 230 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 247 yards.
Bengals Starting QB
- Jake Browning: 230 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 247 projected passing yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 55 projected yards
- Jake Browning: 11 projected yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 6 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 81 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 57 projected yards
- Craig Reynolds: 3 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 72 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 52 projected yards
- Noah Fant: 25 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 20 projected yards
- Chase Brown: 20 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 76 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 57 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 45 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 30 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 18 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis 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 start 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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