Browns vs Bengals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2025
Last updated: Sep 7, 2025, 5:02PM | Published: Aug 19, 2025, 4:25PM
The Cleveland Browns will sqaure off with the favoured Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 1 action at Huntington Bank Field on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Browns vs Bengals game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Cleveland vs Cincinnati NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bengals a 66% chance of winning against the Browns at Huntington Bank Field.
Browns vs Bengals: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Huntington Bank Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Browns $2.85, Bengals $1.44
- Line: Browns +4.5 ($1.91), Bengals -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 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 Browns at $2.85 and the Bengals at $1.44.
The Browns are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Bengals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bengals (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 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 Browns and the Bengals have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Browns vs Bengals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.85 with Bet365
- Line: Bengals -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Browns vs Bengals predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Bengals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Browns to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Browns vs Bengals: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Browns vs Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Week 1 is the Bengals winning 25-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Cincinnati game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For in-depth analysis from US experts,, check out Dimers' detailed Browns vs Bengals prediction.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Browns vs Bengals: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Browns vs Bengals? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Cincinnati's Chase Brown is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Browns vs Bengals.
Brown has a 13.8% chance of getting in for six first at Huntington Bank Field, while the Bengals RB has a 55.1% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Browns First TD Tips
- Jerome Ford: 8.3% probability
- Dylan Sampson: 7.3% probability
- David Njoku: 6.7% probability
- Jerry Jeudy: 6.0% probability
- Cedric Tillman: 4.8% probability
Bengals First TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 13.8% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 11.8% probability
- Tee Higgins: 8.6% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 3.4% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 3.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Browns Anytime TD Tips
- Jerome Ford: 35.6% probability
- Dylan Sampson: 32.2% probability
- David Njoku: 30.0% probability
- Jerry Jeudy: 27.5% probability
- Cedric Tillman: 22.4% probability
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 55.1% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 49.6% probability
- Tee Higgins: 39.3% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 17.7% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 16.7% probability
Browns-Bengals Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Browns' Joe Flacco is projected for 255 passing yards, while the Bengals' Joe Burrow is expected to throw for 282 yards.
Browns Starting QB
- Joe Flacco: 255 projected passing yards
Bengals Starting QB
- Joe Burrow: 282 projected passing yards
Browns Rushing Yards
- Jerome Ford: 48 projected yards
- Dylan Sampson: 40 projected yards
- Joe Flacco: 3 projected yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 71 projected yards
- Samaje Perine: 12 projected yards
- Joe Burrow: 10 projected yards
Browns Receiving Yards
- Jerry Jeudy: 68 projected yards
- David Njoku: 52 projected yards
- Cedric Tillman: 46 projected yards
- Harold Fannin: 25 projected yards
- Jamari Thrash: 22 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 88 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 70 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 28 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 27 projected yards
- Chase Brown: 24 projected yards
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Browns vs Bengals: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 game between the Browns and Bengals at Huntington Bank Field is scheduled to commence at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Monday 8 September 2025
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Huntington Bank Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Cincinnati 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 cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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