Vikings vs. Bengals Prediction, Pick & Odds Week 15: Saturday
Our Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction for Saturday is based on the best NFL odds as we get get you ready for the cross-conference clash.
Technically, both the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals are coming off wins entering a Week 15 battle. The Bengals have won two games in a row with Jake Browning under center, including a 34-14 victory over the Indianapolis Colts last time out. The Vikings were victorious against the Las Vegas Raiders in a game nobody really won as it finished 3-0.
With both teams sitting at 7-6 and in the hunt of their respective playoff picture, who will pick up a crucial win on Saturday?
As part of our NFL predictions for Week 15, here is our best Vikings vs. Bengals prediction for Saturday afternoon (odds via our best NFL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Vikings vs. Bengals prediction: Saturday
Jake Browning Under 242.5 passing yards (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is where Jake Browning's Linsanity run ends. OK, maybe that's a bit unfair, but I do think Browning is due to come back down to earth after clearing this mark in back-to-back games against the Indianpolis Colts (275 passing yards) and Jacksonville Jaguars (354 yards). The market clearly agrees, pushing this total down three yards from its opening number.
With a projection of 230.5 passing yards, there is a decent edge on this current Under. If you think that projection is a touch low, keep in mind that we are a few weeks removed from Browning throwing for 227 yards on 26 attempts in a 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Vikings have been improved on the defensive end with Brian Flores taking over play-calling duties this year as defensive coordinator. Minnesota has jumped from 29th to fifth in defensive points allowed, which is considered the greatest leap in franchise history. The Vikings are sixth in defensive DVOA, trailing a few of the top teams in the NFL in that metric.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Vikings have the fourth-ranked coverage grade and are top-10 in overall defense. They figure to present more of a challenge than Browning has faced in recent weeks since the 27-year-old became the starting quarterback in place of an injured Joe Burrow.
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Vikings vs. Bengals best odds
Our best sports betting apps have come to a consensus total, with FanDuel being the outlier at 240.5 passing yards. That could be a sign of where the market is headed, as bet365 provides the best deal with standard -110 yards on Under 242.5 passing yards.
This prop is playable down to 240.5 passing yards before we'd prefer to explore individual receiving markets.
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Vikings vs. Bengals odds for Saturday
This game featured a soft opener under a field goal, but has mostly been at or above the key number at our best sports betting sites ever since. It then moved from 3.5 to 3 after Justin Jefferson told reporters that he'd be available this weekend. The total started as low as 38.5 and has climbed up to 40 or 40.5 as of this writing.
So far this season, the Vikings are 7-4-2 against the spread and have a 10-3 record to the Under. The Bengals are 6-6-1 ATS and 7-6 to the Over.
Vikings vs. Bengals game info
- When: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- How to watch: NFL Network
- Weather: 50.5 degrees, 6.9 mph winds, 3% chance of precipitation
Vikings-Bengals prediction made 12/13/2023 at 1:50 p.m. ET
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