If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Bengals vs. Vikings, look no further. The Vikings are hitting the road to challenge the Bengals on Saturday, Dec 16 at 1:00 ET. Currently, the total is 40, with the Bengals being favored by 3. Let’s run through our Bengals vs. Vikings player props below.
Bengals VS. Vikings Odds
- Spread: Bengals -3
- Total 40
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 16
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati OH
- TV: NFL Network
Vikings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Vikings have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Vikings have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-2-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 21 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Vikings have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their straight up record was 2-1.
Bengals Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bengals have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Cincinnati has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 22 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- The Bengals have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Does Minnesota Have A Chance at Paycor Stadium?
In week 15, Minnesota is in 2nd place in the NFC-North with a 7-6 record. Within the NFC, they find themselves in 6th place. The Vikings have a 7-4-2 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is +1.8.
This week, the Vikings will be looking to string together another win after taking down the Raiders by a score of 3-0. The Vikings were favored by 3 on the point spread, leading to an ATS push. The over/under line for their most recent game against Las Vegas was 40.5. Finishing with a combined total of 3 points, the under hit in this matchup.
Minnesota’s offense produced a total of 231 yards against the Raiders. When it came to third downs, the Vikings had a conversion rate of 40%. The leading rusher for the Vikings was Alexander Mattison, who had 66 yards, and Nick Mullens contributed 83 passing yards.
In terms of yards allowed, the Vikings are 10th in the league while giving up 311.2 yards per contest. Minnesota’s defense has allowed 18.6 points per game, placing them 5th in the NFL.
Can The Bengals Secure a Home Victory?
In their game against the Vikings, the Bengals will aim to improve their 7-6 record. This positions them 4th in the AFC-North and 10th in the AFC. Looking at the Bengals’ scoring margin so far, it currently stands at -0.5. This has led to an ATS record of 6-7.
In their last game, the Bengals played host to the Colts and won by a score of 34-14. The Bengals were able to cover the spread vs. Indianapolis, as they went into the game favored by 3. The over/under line for the game was set at 44.5 points, and the final combined total surpassed it with 48 points.
Looking at their performance on offense, Jake Browning threw for 275 yards while completing 75% of his passes. On the ground, the Bengals rushed the ball 32 times for 111 yards. The team’s third-down performance stood at 3/11.
In terms of turnovers, the Cincinnati defense has 21 takeaways, which is 4th in the NFL. Overall, they are giving up 22.1 points per game and 379.2 yards.
Bengals vs. Vikings Player Props
Joe Mixon will head into his matchup with Vikings with a rushing yards prop of 56.5. The over currently pays out at -111, indicating implied odds of 53%, while the under pays at -122 (55).
In 13 games, Joe Mixon has rushed 201 times for a total of 768 yards. Currently, he stands at 14th among running backs in rushing yards. With Mixon’s matchup against the league’s 5th-ranked rush defense, I’m leaning towards taking the under on Joe Mixon’s prop of 56.5 rushing yards.
- The Prop: Joe Mixon Under 56.5 Rushing Yards (-122)
Bengals VS. Vikings Predictions
Minnesota opened as 1.5 point favorites at home. and the oddsmakers have since adjusted the lines to +3 in their favor.
After an impressive defensive showing against Las Vegas, I’m favoring Minnesota to cover the spread this week, especially with the line currently set at +3.
The Pick: Vikings +3 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook