Bengals vs Vikings Week 1 Betting Odds and Game Preview: Key Matchup at Paul Brown Stadium
The Minnesota Vikings face the Cincinnati Bengals in their season opener at Paul Brown Stadium, with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m. EST on FOX.
Game Odds:
- Spread: Vikings -3.5
- Moneyline: Bengals -130, Vikings +105
- Total Points: 46.5
The Vikings have won 3 of their last 5 meetings against the Bengals, outscoring them 110-99 in those games.
Vikings Analysis:
- Offense averaged 400+ yards per game last season
- Strong rushing attack (142.7 yards/game) led by Dalvin Cook (97.3 yards/game, 16 TDs)
- Potent receiving duo in Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen (combined 162 catches, 2,325 yards)
- Defense showing improvement after struggling last season
Bengals Analysis:
- Offense averaged 350 yards/game last season
- Joe Burrow returns after injury (268.8 yards/game, 13 TDs, 5 INTs)
- Talented receiving corps with Chase, Boyd, and Higgins
- Joe Mixon limited by poor offensive line (47.6 yards/game, 3 TDs)
- Defense lost key players Carl Lawson and William Jackson
- Safety Jessie Bates leads defensive unit
Prediction: Expect a competitive game with the Bengals' home crowd advantage potentially keeping it close through halftime. The Vikings' established running game and improved defense give them a slight edge, but Cincinnati's passing attack could keep them in contention.
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