Vikings vs Bengals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2025
Last updated: Sep 15, 2025, 10:36AM | Published: Sep 14, 2025, 4:01AM
The Minnesota Vikings will sqaure off with the Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 3 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Vikings vs Bengals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs Cincinnati NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Vikings a 57% chance of defeating the Bengals in Week 3 of the NFL season.
Vikings vs Bengals: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.53, Bengals $2.60
- Line: Vikings -3.5 ($1.91), Bengals +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 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 Vikings at $1.53 and the Bengals at $2.60.
The Vikings are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Bengals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bengals (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 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 Bengals (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 68% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to go over 62% of the time.
Vikings vs Bengals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.60 with Bet365
- Line: Bengals +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Vikings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bengals to win is our recommended option because of the 4.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Vikings vs Bengals: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3 is the Vikings winning 24-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Vikings vs Bengals: Week 3 Essential Details
The NFL Week 3 game between the Vikings and Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Monday 22 September 2025
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Cincinnati predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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