The Bengals will play the Bears on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Soldier Field. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL Net, NFL+.
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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 2024-25 NFL preseason is underway for the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cincinnati Bengals currently have a 94.67 preseason power ranking (91.33 for the 2023 preseason). Contrast this to the Chicago Bears who'll play this matchup with a 100.00 preseason power ranking (93.67 in 2023).
- Away Cincinnati Bengals - The Cincinnati Bengals currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (0-1-1 in 2023). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Chicago Bears - The Chicago Bears currently have a 1-0-0 record as a home team (1-1-0 in 2023). They now rank 1st for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Cincinnati Bengals rank 11th (14) in the preseason, with the Chicago Bears ranked 1st (54) for points scored in the 2024 preseason.
- Points Against - The Cincinnati Bengals are 8th (17) in the preseason for points against. The Chicago Bears stand 6th (23) in the 2024 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Cincinnati Bengals have a 0-1-0 preseason record, with the Chicago Bears at 2-0-0. Last year, the Cincinnati Bengals had a 0-2-1 preseason record, with the Chicago Bears finishing with a 1-2-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags, the Bengals be lookin' to plunder their first win...but the Bears be standin' strong with a perfect record so far...
In the windy city of Chicago, at Soldier Field, the battle will rage on...preseason madness be in full swing, so bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com...review the odds below and place yer wagers, for the gridiron awaits, me hearties!
Best Bengals at Bears Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Bengals | Favorite Chicago Bears |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Bengals | Favorite Chicago Bears |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bears are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Bengals are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 36.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 36.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Bears are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Bengals are the +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bengals
Bears
8/17/24 1:00pm EDT | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Cincinnati Bengals - Cincinnati Bengals bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Cincinnati Bengals underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bears - Chicago Bears bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Chicago Bears favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Bengals
Bears
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/17/24 1:00pm EDT | +150-200+6600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Preseason Week 2 | Bengals vs Bears Saturday, August 17th, 2024 | CHI 27, CIN 3 Soldier Field | Bears by 24 |
| 2021 Week 2 | Bengals vs Bears Sunday, September 19th, 2021 | CHI 20, CIN 17 Soldier Field | Bears by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Cincinnati Bengals | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 472 | 434 | 3-5-0 | 6-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 5W | 5-0-0 |
| Chicago Bears | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0.294 | 310 | 370 | 4-5-0 | 1-7-0 | 1-5-0 | 0.167 | 3-9-0 | 0.250 | 1W | 1-4-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals & Chicago Bears 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.
Cincinnati Bengals Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bengals | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bears | +3500 Bet |
Cincinnati Bengals & Chicago Bears Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 1:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 17, 2024 NFL Games
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- Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins
- Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts
- New York Jets vs Carolina Panthers
- Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Jacksonville Jaguars
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