The Vikings will play the Bengals on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Paycor Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 15 matchup at 1:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on NFL NET.
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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
It's now Week 15, as the 2023-24 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals. They'll play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at Paycor Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 15 of the 2023-24 NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings have a 95.33 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals, currently possess a 93.00 power ranking.
- Away Minnesota Vikings - With the season coming to a close, the Minnesota Vikings have a 5-2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cincinnati Bengals - The Cincinnati Bengals come to this Week 15 game with a 4-3-0 record as a home team. They rank 4th in the league for home team wins as the 2023-24 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Minnesota Vikings currently rank 18th (266) headed into Week 15, with the Cincinnati Bengals ranked 16th (280) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Minnesota Vikings rank 25th (242) for points score against them. Note that the Cincinnati Bengals now rank 11th (287) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 15, the Minnesota Vikings have a 7-6-0 record, with the Cincinnati Bengals at 7-6-0 for the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, me hearties! The NFL regular season be near its end, and the stakes be high! Arrr, this Saturday, December 16th, the Minnesota Vikings be sailin' into Cincinnati to battle the Bengals in a crucial Week 15 matchup! Aye, the outcome o' this clash may shape the NFL playoff picture!
Both teams be standin' at 7-6-0, seekin' to plunder a win that'll boost their chances! The Vikings be holdin' a 2-1-0 NFC North Division record, while them Bengals be strugglin' at 0-4-0 in the AFC North Division. It be a clash o' divisions, mateys!
This fierce bout be takin' place at the mighty Paycor Stadium, where the roars o' the crowd shall echo through the seven seas! The Minnesota Vikings, with a SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankin' o' 95.33, be a fearsome force. But don't underestimate them Cincinnati Bengals, with a rankin' o' 93.00. Aye, it be a close one!
If ye be feelin' bold, place a bet at BetRivers, BetWay, or BetMGM. And be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below, me hearties! We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks, so ye can make yer wager with confidence. May the winds o' fortune be in yer favor, me swashbucklin' mateys!
Best Vikings at Bengals Odds
Underdog Minnesota Vikings | Favorite Cincinnati Bengals |
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Underdog Minnesota Vikings | Favorite Cincinnati Bengals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cincinnati Bengals are -3 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Vikings are +3 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 40.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 40.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cincinnati Bengals are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Vikings are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
Game |
BetMGM Bet |
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Vikings
Bengals
12/16/23 1:00pm EST | +3 -105-3 -115 |
Underdog Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota Vikings bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3 Minnesota Vikings underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Cincinnati Bengals - Cincinnati Bengals bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3 Cincinnati Bengals favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals Prop Bets
BetMGM Bet |
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Vikings
Bengals
First Team To Score
12/16/23 1:00pm EST | +105-135Bet |
Vikings
Bengals
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 1:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Vikings
Bengals
Safety to be Scored
12/16/23 1:00pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Bengals
Team Total Points
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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Vikings
Team Total Points
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u +100Bet |
Jake Browning
Interceptions Thrown
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +105Bet |
Nick Mullens
Interceptions Thrown
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -2500.5 u +175Bet |
Evan McPherson
Total Kicking Points
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
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Greg Joseph
Total Kicking Points
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Passing Yards
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 229.5 o -120229.5 u -115Bet |
Nick Mullens
Total Passing Yards
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 242.5 o -115242.5 u -115Bet |
Jake Browning
Total Touchdown Passes
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1201.5 u -160Bet |
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Nick Mullens
Total Touchdown Passes
MIN at CIN 12/16/23 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1201.5 u -160Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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2023 Week 15 | Vikings vs Bengals Saturday, December 16th, 2023 | CIN 27, MIN 24 (OT) Paycor Stadium | Bengals by 3 |
2021 Week 1 | Vikings vs Bengals Sunday, September 12th, 2021 | CIN 27, MIN 24 (OT) Paycor Stadium | Bengals 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 | 366 | 384 | 6-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 1-5-0 | 0.167 | 4-8-0 | 0.333 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0.412 | 344 | 362 | 2-6-0 | 5-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 4L | 1-4-0 |
Minnesota Vikings & Cincinnati Bengals 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.
Minnesota Vikings Futures Odds
Team | BetMGM |
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Vikings | +1800 Bet |
Team | BetMGM |
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Bengals | +4000 Bet |
Minnesota Vikings & Cincinnati Bengals Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals 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, December 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST, 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 Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals 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.