Bengals vs. Dolphins Week 5 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Miami Dolphins (0-4) will be attempting to end a four-game losing streak against the Cincinnati Bengals (2-2). The Bengals are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5). An over/under of 42.5 points has been established for the matchup.

The Bengals are averaging 24.3 points per game offensively this year (14th in NFL), and they are allowing 21.3 points per game (13th) on the defensive side of the ball. The Dolphins' offense has been a bottom-five unit in total offense this season, registering 267.5 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 17th with 335.5 total yards allowed per contest.

Bengals vs. Dolphins Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
• Total: 42.5 points
• Spread: Bengals -7.5
• Moneyline: Bengals (-355), Dolphins (+280)

How to watch Bengals vs. Dolphins

• TV Channel: FOX

Betting the Over/Under: Bengals vs. Dolphins

• The Bengals and their opponents have scored a combined total of more than 42.5 points two times this season (over four games).
• So far this season, two Cincinnati games have gone over the point total.
• The Dolphins have combined with their opponent to score more than 42.5 points only once this season.
• Games featuring Miami have hit the over just once this season.
• The two teams combine to score 35.8 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams allow 46.6 points per game combined, 4.1 more points than the over/under for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Bengals vs. Dolphins

• Cincinnati has a record of 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
• The Dolphins have a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
• Miami has been an underdog by 7.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.

Betting the Moneyline: Bengals vs. Dolphins

• Cincinnati has been the moneyline favorite three total times this season. They've gone 1-2 in those games.
• The Dolphins have been listed as the underdog four times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
• Cincinnati has not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -355 or shorter.
• Miami has not won as an underdog of +280 or more on the moneyline this season in three such games.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Bengals a 78.0% chance to win.

Dunkel Prediction for Bengals vs. Dolphins

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