Vikings vs Bengals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2025
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025, 11:16PM | Published: Sep 17, 2025, 8:23PM
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 3 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, beginning at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Vikings vs Bengals game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs Cincinnati NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 59% chance of winning against the Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings vs Bengals: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.62, Bengals $2.35
- Line: Vikings -3 ($1.91), Bengals +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41.5 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 $1.62 and the Bengals at $2.35.
The Vikings are 3-point favourites against the Bengals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bengals (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41.5 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 (+3) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 41.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Vikings vs Bengals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.35 with Bet365
- Line: Bengals +3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 41.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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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 22-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Minnesota vs Cincinnati game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Vikings vs Bengals: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Bengals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Jordan Mason is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Bengals.
Mason has a 12.7% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB has a 49.9% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 12.7% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 10.2% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 5.3% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 5.2% probability
- Zavier Scott: 5.0% probability
Bengals First TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 11.3% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 8.5% probability
- Tee Higgins: 6.1% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 2.7% probability
- Samaje Perine: 2.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 49.9% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 42.5% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 24.8% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 24.7% probability
- Zavier Scott: 23.9% probability
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Chase Brown: 52.8% probability
- Ja'Marr Chase: 43.0% probability
- Tee Higgins: 33.5% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 16.2% probability
- Samaje Perine: 15.7% probability
Vikings-Bengals Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Carson Wentz is projected for 238 passing yards. The Bengals' Jake Browning is expected to throw for 237 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Carson Wentz: 238 projected passing yards
Bengals Starting QB
- Jake Browning: 237 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Jordan Mason: 78 projected yards
- Zavier Scott: 23 projected yards
- Carson Wentz: 11 projected yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 75 projected yards
- Jake Browning: 13 projected yards
- Samaje Perine: 9 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 76 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 40 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 36 projected yards
- Adam Thielen: 32 projected yards
- Jordan Mason: 19 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 72 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 55 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 24 projected yards
- Noah Fant: 21 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 19 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Cincinnati match-up.
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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 noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Cincinnati predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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