Vikings vs Bengals Betting Trends, Odds, and Insights - December 16th, 2023

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Minnesota Vikings will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. This rare Saturday game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 PM ET, providing a unique viewing opportunity for football fans. With more eyes on the game, the pressure is on for both teams to secure a victory.

The Vikings will enter the game with one less day of rest, which can impact their preparation and recovery time. Similarly, the Bengals will also have one less day of rest, adding an additional challenge for both teams.

The Bengals have had a tough season, struggling to meet their preseason expectations. Currently standing at a record of 7-6, they will look to turn things around in this game. On the other hand, the Vikings have been playing solid football recently, winning seven out of their last ten games.

In their previous matchups, the Bengals emerged victorious in an exciting game that came down to a single field goal. In Week 1 of the 2021 season, the Bengals secured a home win against the Vikings with a score of 27-24.

As the home team, the Bengals are slight favorites in this game. The odds suggest that they have a 60% chance of winning, while the Vikings have a 40% chance. The initial spread opened at Bengals -4 but has since moved to Bengals -3, indicating a noticeable shift in the betting landscape.

Both teams come into this game with similar records and recent performances, making it an intriguing battle on the field. Football fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top in this Saturday showdown.

Vikings Insights

• The Vikings O-line grades out as the best in the league this year in pass protection, which has a positive influence on all air attack stats across the board.

• T.J. Hockenson has put up far more air yards this year (66.0 per game) than he did last year (59.0 per game).

• The Vikings have ranked among the top passing attacks in the league this year (#9 overall), tallying a terrific 265.0 adjusted yards per game through the air.

Bengals Insights

• The model projects Jake Browning to be a more important option in his team's running game in this week's contest (17.9% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (8.7% in games he has played).

• The Vikings safeties profile as the 2nd-best group of safeties in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.

• This week, Joe Mixon is anticipated by our trusted projection set to finish in the 96th percentile among running backs with 0.20 receiving TDs.

Betting Trends

• The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.70 Units / 16% ROI)

• The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)