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Dolphins at Bengals Odds, Lines, and Predictions
Thursday Night Football will feature a highly compelling face-off between two top AFC contenders as we dive into the latest Dolphins vs Bengals odds.
Miami (3-0) is coming off a monumental 21-19 win over Buffalo in both a physically and emotionally draining contest. Meanwhile, the Bengals (1-2) finally notched their first win of the 2022 campaign after two duds to start the year, with a convincing 27-12 drubbing of the Jets.
With such a quick turnaround for this game, it will be interesting to see how the teams respond.
Dolphins vs Bengals odds
Per BetMGM
- Betting favorite: Bengals (-3.5)
- Moneyline odds: Dolphins (+155), Bengals (-190)
- Point total: 47.5
- Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Time/Network: 8:15 PM on Amazon Prime
Despite their undefeated mark, Miami opens as underdogs in this contest. It is always tough to rebound from a grueling contest like we saw on Sunday, especially on short rest.
Oddsmakers were clearly impressed by Cincinnati’s statement win in Week 3, as the reigning AFC Conference champions appear to be finally rounding into form.
The point total of 47.5 reflects the arsenal of playmakers these two teams possess. There will be no shortage of game-breaking offensive talent on the field Thursday night.
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Dolphins vs Bengals Injury Report
Before diving into our Dolphins vs Bengals preview, here’s a look at the latest injury reports for each team:
Dolphins:
- QB Tua Tagovailoa (questionable)
- TE Cethan Carter (out)
- TE Hunter Long (out)
- DT Raekwon Davis (out)
- LB Elandon Roberts (questionable)
Bengals:
- LB Germaine Pratt (out)
- TE Drew Sample (out)
- DT Dj Reader (questionable)
Key Players to Watch
Here are some players that have the ability to shift Dolphins vs Bengals betting odds:
Dolphins
- QB Tua Tagovailoa
- WR Jaylen Waddle
- Brandon Jones
- Jevon Holland
Bengals
- QB Joe Burrow
- WR Ja’Marr Chase
- DE Trey Hendrickson
- Mike Hilton
It’s no surprise to see both starting quarterbacks on this list, as they are pivotal to their respective offenses. Tua’s status will be worth monitoring after his controversial return to action on Sunday after slamming his head to the turf.
While Tyreek Hill justifiably garners much of the attention among Miami’s pass catchers, Waddle actually leads the team in receiving yards (342) and touchdowns (3). The dynamic second-year player should not go overlooked as he has emerged as one of the best young offensive talents in the NFL.
Don’t sleep on the defensive talent either. Trey Hendrick has made his presence felt with 2 sacks through three games, while Brandon Jones and Mike Hilton lead their teams in tackles to this point.
Dolphins vs Bengals head-to-head
While these teams did not meet during the 2021 season, they met four of the five seasons prior. Here’s a look at some of the recent head-to-head results.
- Both teams are 2-2 ATS
- Both teams are 2-2 straight up
- The under is 3-1
With a plethora of young talent, both teams have entirely different makeups now than when they last met, so there isn’t a ton to glean from those stats that can be used to break down this year’s Dolphins vs Bengals odds.
Dolphins recent record on the road
Thursday Night will be Miami’s second road game of the year. They are 1-0 on the road both straight up and against the spread after overcoming a 21-point fourth-quarter deficit in Baltimore, Week 2. Here’s how the Dolphins fared as the away team a season ago:
2021 Dolphins road trends
- Straight up: 3-4
- ATS: 4-2-1
- ATS as an underdog: 2-2-1
Bengals recent record at Paycor Stadium
The Bengals return home for the first game after their season opener. They are 0-1 straight up and against the spread after losing to Pittsburgh in Week 1. Here’s how they fared at home last year.
2021 Bengals home trends
- Straight up: 6-4
- ATS: 3-3
- ATS as a favorite: 3-3
Dolphins vs Bengals predictions
These two teams have lofty expectations, and there is no shortage of betting angles in the latest Dolphins vs Bengals odds
The Bengals offense finally lived up to preseason expectations dropping 27 points and 330 yards of offense on the Jets. Joe Burrow will now look to exploit a Miami secondary that has yielded the second most passing yards in the league at nearly 300 per game.
Despite edging out the win, Miami’s defense was on the field for over 40 minutes in extreme heat on Sunday. It’s hard to imagine they won’t be feeling some effects on a short week of rest.
These teams stack up fairly evenly, but it’s a nice spot at home for the Bengals. Look for them to take advantage and get the win.
Prediction: Cincinnati -3.5
Best value bets
Here are some more Dolphins vs Bengals picks to consider for your betting slip
- Ja’Marr Chase over 71.5 receiving yards
- Joe Burrow over 272.5 passing yards
