Bengals vs. Jaguars Week 4 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) are considered favorites (-2.5) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) on October 4, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. ET, airing on CBS. The total for this one is set at 51.5 points.

The Bengals rank 15th in total offense (323.3 yards per game) and 24th in total defense (355.7 yards allowed per game) this season. The Jaguars' defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 12.0 points allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are generating 27.3 points per game, which ranks 10th.

Bengals vs. Jaguars Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Venue: Paycor Stadium
• Total: 51.5 points
• Spread: Bengals -2.5
• Moneyline: Bengals (-142), Jaguars (+120)

How to watch Bengals vs. Jaguars

• TV Channel: CBS

Betting the Over/Under: Bengals vs. Jaguars

• In two games this season, the Bengals and their opponents have combined to total more than 51.5 points.
• So far this season, two Cincinnati games have gone over the point total.
• The Jaguars have not played a game this season that ended with a combined score higher than 51.5 points.
• So far this season, one Jacksonville game has hit the over.
• These teams rack up 54 points per game between them, 2.5 more than this game's total.
• Combined, these teams allow 33 points per game, 18.5 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Bengals vs. Jaguars

• Cincinnati has a record of 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
• Cincinnati has covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
• The Jaguars have covered twice in three games with a spread this year.
• Jacksonville has been an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Bengals vs. Jaguars

• Cincinnati has been listed as the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they split the two games.
• The Jaguars lost the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
• Cincinnati has played as a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter in only two games this season, and it split 1-1.
• Jacksonville has played as an underdog of +120 or more once this season and lost that game.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Bengals' implied win probability is 58.7%.

Dunkel Prediction for Bengals vs. Jaguars

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