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The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) and Miami Dolphins (0-4) will face off in Week 5 of the NFL season this afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The game will broadcast live on FOX.
The Bengals are 7-point favorites over the Dolphins on the spread, with the over/under set at 43.5 total points. Cincinnati is a -330 moneyline favorite while Miami is a +265 underdog.
Let's get into my Bengals vs Dolphins predictions for today's Week 5 game..
My Bengals vs Dolphins Prediction
- Bengals vs Dolphins pick: Malik Washington Over 45.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
My Bengals vs. Dolphins best bet is Malik Washington Over 45.5 Receiving Yards, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
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Bengals vs Dolphins Odds
| Bengals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7 -105 | 43.5 -110o / -110u | -330 |
| Dolphins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7 -115 | 43.5 -110o / -110u | +265 |
- Bengals vs Dolphins Spread: Bengals -7 (-105), Dolphins +7 (-115)
- Bengals vs Dolphins Total: 43.5
- Bengals vs Dolphins Moneyline: Bengals -330, Dolphins +265
Bengals vs Dolphins NFL Week 5 Preview
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals are in a good spot to bounce back after a disappointing loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
It's a great matchup against the Miami Dolphins, who are the clear-cut worst team in the NFL.
However, with injury concerns with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, I'm staying away from a side in this game, especially with the Bengals as 7-point road favorites.
Higgins and Chase logged full practices on Friday but remain questionable heading into the game.
Miami Dolphins Betting Preview
It's tough to see the Dolphins pulling off the upset over the Bengals, especially without De'Von Achane, but it wouldn't surprise me to see them keep it close.
If Chase and Higgins are out for Cincinnati, Miami could put a scare into them.
Bengals vs Dolphins Prediction, Betting Analysis
I'm avoiding the point spread and total in this game. Instead, we'll target Malik Washington Over 45.5 receiving yards.
Washington has been a target hog for the Dolphins. His target shares by week have been 29.6%, 21.7%, 27.8%, and 29.4%. For context, anything above 20% is quite good.
During that stretch, Washington has racked up 53, 43, 56, and 67 yards, so he's gone over this number in three of four games, with the one miss (43 yards) coming very close.
But most importantly, this is a terrific coverage matchup for Washington. The Bengals rank fifth in the NFL in man coverage rate. Washington has excelled against man, putting up a 3.92 yards per route run.
With the volume he's getting along with his efficiency vs. man, 46+ receiving yards looks firmly within reach for Washington.
Pick: Malik Washington Over 45.5 Receiving Yards
