Bengals vs. Browns Week 18 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) are solid favorites -- expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) -- against the Cleveland Browns (4-12) in a battle of two division rivals. An over/under of 45.5 points has been established for the matchup.

Despite having a bottom-five scoring defense that ranks second-worst in the NFL (29.5 points allowed per game), the Bengals have had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th in the NFL by averaging 24.8 points per game. While the Browns' offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking third-worst with 266 total yards per game, their defense ranks second-best with just 278.6 total yards allowed per contest.

Bengals vs. Browns Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Venue: Paycor Stadium
• Total: 45.5 points
• Spread: Bengals -8.5
• Moneyline: Bengals (-410), Browns (+320)

How to watch Bengals vs. Browns

• TV Channel: CBS (WKBN-Youngstown, OH)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Bengals vs. Browns

• The Bengals and their opponents have gone over 45.5 combined points in 12 of 16 games this season.
• In Cincinnati's 16 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total nine times.
• The Browns have played three games this season that finished with a point total higher than 45.5 points.
• In Cleveland's 16 contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total eight times.
• These teams are scoring 41 points per game between them, 4.5 fewer than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these teams average 52.1 combined points per game, 6.6 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Bengals vs. Browns

• Cincinnati has put together an 8-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
• The Browns are 7-9-0 ATS this year.
• Cleveland has covered the spread once when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).
• At home this season, the Bengals are 4-4 against the spread and 3-5 overall.
• The Browns are 1-6 overall, with only one win against the spread, on the road.
• Cleveland is winless ATS (0-2) as 8.5-point underdogs or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Bengals vs. Browns

• Cincinnati has won four of the five games it was listed as the moneyline favorite this season (80%).
• The Browns have won three, or 23.1%, of the 13 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Cincinnati has yet to play a game with moneyline odds of -410 or shorter.
• Cleveland is 1-4 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +320 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Bengals an 80.4% chance to win.

Dunkel Prediction for Bengals vs. Browns

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