The Lions will play the Bengals on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Paycor Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 4:25 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will take the field at Paycor Stadium for a key Week 5 matchup on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Have a look at each team's key performance stats below as they continue to make their way through the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Heading into Week 5 of the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Lions have a power ranking of 99.33. Our calculations have the Cincinnati Bengals at a 88.00 power ranking.
- Away Detroit Lions - Now in the middle of the season, the Detroit Lions have a 1-1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cincinnati Bengals - The Cincinnati Bengals come to this Week 5 matchup with a 1-0-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far this season.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 1st (137) on the edge of Week 5, with the Cincinnati Bengals ranked 26th (61) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - The Detroit Lions stand 16th (88) in the middle weeks of the regular season for points against. As for the Cincinnati Bengals, they currently rank 5th (119) for points against.
- Team Records - Standings become more important now more than ever. Approaching Week 5, the Detroit Lions have a 3-1-0 record, with the Cincinnati Bengals at 2-2-0 for the 2025-26 regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, me hearties! The Detroit Lions be facin' the Cincinnati Bengals in a crucial Week 5 matchup on Sunday. The Lions be standin' at 3-1-0, while the Bengals be at 2-2-0.
This clash be happenin' at Paycor Stadium, a place known for its fierce fans. The city be alive with the spirit of football, makin' it a true battleground.
According to the SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the Lions be favored at 99.33 over the Bengals at 88.00. Bet this game at BetMGM or our preferred sports betting partner BetRivers. Look at this game's prop bets and compare odds from partner sports betting sites. Arrr!
Best Lions at Bengals Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Bengals | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Bengals | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -10 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Bengals are +10 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Bengals are the +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lions
Bengals
10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | -10 -105+10 -115 |
Underdog Cincinnati Bengals - Cincinnati Bengals bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +10 Cincinnati Bengals underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 10. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -10 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 10. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lions
Bengals
First Team To Score
10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
Lions
Bengals
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | -225+165+10000Bet |
Lions
Bengals
Game to Overtime
10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
Lions
Bengals
Safety to be Scored
10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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Jake Browning
Interceptions Thrown
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 0.5 o -1600.5 u +120Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 0.5 o +1400.5 u -190Bet |
Jake Browning
Longest Passing Completion
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
Jared Goff
Longest Passing Completion
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet |
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Evan McPherson
Total Kicking Points
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Jake Bates
Total Kicking Points
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Pass Completions
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Pass Completions
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 22.5 o +10022.5 u -135Bet |
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Jake Browning
Total Passing Yards
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 226.5 o -115226.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 240.5 o -115240.5 u -115Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 1.5 o +1451.5 u -190Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at CIN 10/05/25 4:25pm EDT | 1.5 o -1601.5 u +120Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 5 | Lions vs Bengals Sunday, October 5th, 2025 | DET 37, CIN 24 Paycor Stadium | Lions by 13 |
| 2021 Week 6 | Bengals vs Lions Sunday, October 17th, 2021 | CIN 34, DET 11 Ford Field | Bengals by 23 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Detroit Lions | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.714 | 215 | 151 | 3-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 0.500 | 2-1-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 4-1-0 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0.429 | 136 | 214 | 2-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-0-0 | 1.000 | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 1W | 1-4-0 |
Detroit Lions & Cincinnati Bengals Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +650 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bengals | +20000 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Cincinnati Bengals Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Game
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