The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins entered the season confident in their rebuilding efforts and fully expect to compete for a Super Bowl in 2023.
As we head into week four of the NFL regular season, the Bengals have looked far from a finished product, while the Dolphins have been arguably the best team in football.
Before we get into Bengals vs Dolphins betting picks, let’s take a look at how these two teams stack up.
Thursday Night Football AFC Primetime Matchup
Heading into their Thursday Night Football AFC primetime matchup, each team is looking to continue their winning football ways.
The Cincinnati Bengals faced a must-win game against the New York Jets in NFL Week 3 after going 0-2 and risking having their season end in the first month.
With their backs up against the wall, the Bengals came through in dominating fashion, taking down the Jets 27-12.
The Miami Dolphins, on the other hand, raced out to a 2-0 start and came into week three with a ton of momentum with a monstrous come-from-behind victory to take down the Baltimore Ravens.
The Phins followed that masterful performance by taking down the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills 21-19. Miami moves to 3-0 on the year, and they are the only team left in the NFL with an undefeated record.
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Matchup Information
- Stadium: Paycor Stadium
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Date and Time: Thursday, September 29th, 8:15 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: Prime Television
Miami Dolphins
The Bengals will host the Miami Dolphins for the first time since 2018. The Bengals have been dominated by the Dolphins, winning five of their last seven matchups.
The Miami Dolphins will have huge targets on their back, and the Cincinnati Bengals will face their biggest test yet on their road to getting back to the Super Bowl.
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills 21-19 in their Week three matchup after losing seven straight contests to Buffalo.
For most of the game, Buffalo drove the ball down the field methodically as the Dolphins allowed 495 yards.
Dolphins’ Defense
Despite this, it was Miami’s defense that held strong, keeping Allen under pressure and preventing touchdowns despite drives that lasted up to 20 plays.
While the offense managed just 212 yards, running back Chase Edmonds led the Dolphins with two rushing scores and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passed for 186 yards and one touchdown, while Jaylen Waddle exceeded 100 yards (102) for the second week in a row.
Key Injuries
Dolphins injuries continue to be the storyline for the Dolphins as Xavien Howard, Melvin Ingram, Greg Little, Robert Hunt, and Elandon Roberts are all on the injury report, with Tua Tagovailoa being evaluated for a concussion.
Betting Trends to Know
- Miami is 10-1 straight up in their last 11 games and 9-1 against the spread in their last ten games.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Joe Burrow attack appeared more organized than it had in the first two games, and as a result, it scored a lot of points right away.
The defense, as predicted, performed admirably, this time against backup quarterback Joe Flacco.
- Samaje Perine
- Tyler Boyd
- Ja’Marr Chase
All caught touchdown passes from Burrow, with his final line completing 23 of 36 attempts for 275 yards.
Key Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader left his team’s Week 3 game against the New York Jets in the second quarter with a knee injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- In the Bengals and Dolphins betting picks, the Bengals are 8-2 ATS in their last ten games; the under is 3-0 in the Bengals’ first three games.
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals Odds
The moneyline for this NFL Week 4 odds matchup is at -145 for Cincinnati and +125 for Miami. The spread is now at Cincinnati -3 (-110), while Miami is +3 (-110) underdogs. The over/under is sitting at 47.5 points for NFL Betting Picks.
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Betting Picks
- The Cincinnati Bengals got their offense back on track and looked like Super Bowl Contenders, take Cincinnati on the moneyline (-145)
- I like the Under in this matchup, both teams have solid defenses, and this should be a slow-paced game. The under has hit in each of Cincinnati’s first three games, while the under has hit in two of three games for Miami.
- The best option against the spread in this matchup is to take Cincinnati. The Bengals offense finally got back on track, and they will have the benefit of playing at home. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are dealing with a plethora of injuries and could be without their starting quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa.
Dolphins vs. Bengals Score Prediction
There is no doubt the Miami Dolphins game today has taken the NFL by storm. They have mounted improbable back-to-back comeback wins, and they are looking like the team to beat in the AFC.
The Bengals, on the other hand, have struggled out of the gate and finally picked up their first win of 2022.
Both of these offenses are electric. However, I think this will be a defensive battle in primetime. Joe Burrow has been sacked an incredible 15 times in just three games so far, the offensive line needs to improve, or this will be a long night.
The Dolphins have enjoyed their three wins, but their production slipped last week as they gained just 212 total yards.
Who to Bet On?
When it comes to the Bengals vs Dolphins betting picks, the Dolphins are dealing with significant injuries on both sides of the ball.
I expect the Bengals to take full advantage and get back to .500 with a solid showing on both sides of the ball. Bengals 20, Dolphins 13. Ride with the Bengals odds on this one.
NFL Pick: Bengals -3 (-110)
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