Bengals vs. Vikings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 16

Published Dec. 12, 2023 1:03 p.m. ET

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The Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) are considered favorites (-3.5) according to the point spread ahead of their game versus the Minnesota Vikings (7-6) on December 16, 2023, starting at 1:00 PM ET, airing on NFL Network. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 38.5.

Bengals vs. Vikings Odds & Betting Lines

Bengals vs. Vikings Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Cincinnati (-3.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (38.5)
  
• Prediction: Cincinnati 23 - Minnesota 18

How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Minnesota

• Game Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Venue: Paycor Stadium
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• TV: Watch on NFL Network

Bengals vs. Vikings Recent Matchups

• The last four times Minnesota and Cincinnati have squared off, the two teams share the same 2-2 record.
• In their last four head-to-head matchups, Cincinnati has tallied 96 points against Minnesota, while allowing only 86 points.

Cincinnati Betting Info

• Cincinnati is 6-6-1 against the spread this season.
• The Bengals have not covered the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
• Cincinnati has combined with its opponent to gone over the point total in 53.8% of its contests this year (seven times over 13 games with a set point total).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Bengals have won 55.6% of the time (5-4).
• Cincinnati has played as a moneyline favorite of -185 or shorter in just one game this season, which it lost.
• The Bengals have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 64.9%.

Bengals Stats

Cincinnati's Key Players

Offense

• Joe Mixon's rushing stat line this season includes 768 yards and seven TDs. He is averaging 59.1 yards per game and 3.8 per attempt (33rd in the NFL).
• Mixon has 51 targets, 42 receptions, 327 receiving yards and one TD through the air.
• Ja'Marr Chase has caught 89 passes (sixth in the NFL) on 128 targets for 1,092 total yards (sixth in the NFL) and seven touchdowns. He is averaging 6.8 catches and 84 yards per game in 13 games.
• Jake Browning has 924 passing yards through five games this year, averaging 184.8 per game with a 75.5% completion percentage and five touchdowns against two interceptions.
• He has added 77 rushing yards (15.4 per game) and two touchdowns on the ground.
• Tyler Boyd averages 4.4 receptions and 40.2 yards per game, and has 522 total receiving yards and 57 catches. He's gotten 82 total targets, and has caught two touchdown passes.

Defense

• On defense for the Bengals, Logan Wilson has put up 107 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and three interceptions in 2023.
• Trey Hendrickson has 34 tackles, 14 TFL, 13.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
• Germaine Pratt has recorded two interceptions and also has 99 tackles, seven TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
• Daxton Hill has two interceptions while adding 86 tackles, five TFL, 1.5 sacks, and 10 passes defended.

Minnesota Betting Info

• Minnesota has gone 7-4-2 against the spread this year.
• This year, the Vikings have two ATS wins in four games as an underdog of 3.5 points or more.
• This year, Minnesota games have hit the over three times.
• The Vikings have won three of the six games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Minnesota is 2-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +154 or more on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 39.4% chance of a victory for the Vikings.

Vikings Stats

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

• Joshua Dobbs has passed for 2,464 yards this year, with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He is completing 62.8% of his attempts while averaging 189.5 yards per game and 5.9 per attempt.
• Dobbs has also rushed for six touchdowns and 421 yards (second on the Vikings).
• Jordan Addison has 713 receiving yards and seven touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) on 56 receptions, while being targeted 85 times.
• T.J. Hockenson has totaled 839 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 85 receptions (ninth in the NFL), while being targeted 116 times this season.
• Alexander Mattison has 660 rushing yards (leading the Vikings), without scoring a rushing touchdown, while averaging 50.8 yards per game and 3.9 per attempt (29th in the NFL).
• Mattison also has 174 receiving yards (13.4 per game) on 27 catches (2.1 per game). He has been targeted 41 times with three touchdown receptions.

Defense

• Danielle Hunter has put up 13.5 sacks (first on the Vikings and third in the NFL) to go with 18 TFL and 62 tackles over 13 games in 2023.
• Josh Metellus has 1.5 sacks to go with five TFL, 84 tackles, and one interception.
• Camryn Bynum has 0.5 sacks in addition to his two TFL, 103 tackles, and two interceptions.
• Harrison Smith has totaled three sacks (third on the Vikings) as well as two TFL and 75 tackles.

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