Bengals vs. Dolphins 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 21

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) are favored by 4.5 points against the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on December 21, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. ET, airing on NBC. The over/under for this one is set at 47.5 points.

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Bengals vs. Dolphins Odds & Betting Lines

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Bengals vs. Dolphins Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Dolphins (+4.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (47.5)
  
• Prediction: Dolphins 28 - Bengals 21

How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Miami

• Game date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
• TV: NBC
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Bengals vs. Dolphins Recent Matchups

• Cincinnati holds a 2-1 record against Miami in their last three matchups.
• In their last three head-to-head matchups, Cincinnati has racked up 89 points against Miami, while giving up only 70 points.

Cincinnati Betting Info

• Cincinnati has played 14 games, posting six wins against the spread.
• The Bengals have not covered the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
• Cincinnati games this year have gone over the total in eight out of 14 opportunities (57.1%).
• The Bengals have won 66.7% of the time they have played as moneyline favorites (2-1).
• The Bengals have a 69.2% chance to win this matchup, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Bengals Stats

Cincinnati's Key Players

Offense

• Joe Flacco has 2,451 passing yards in 10 games this year, averaging 245.1 per game with a 60.2% completion percentage and 15 touchdowns against 10 interceptions.
• He has added 31 rushing yards (3.1 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
• Ja'Marr Chase has caught 101 passes (fourth in the NFL) on 155 targets for 1,147 total yards (fourth in the NFL) and five touchdowns. He is averaging 7.8 catches and 88.2 yards per game in 13 games.
• Chase Brown has 780 rushing yards with three touchdowns (55.7 yards per game through 14 games).
• Brown has received 75 targets in the passing game and has 58 catches (4.1 per game) for 336 yards (24.0 per game) and two TDs.
• Tee Higgins averages 3.8 receptions and 55.6 yards per game, and has 667 total receiving yards and 46 catches. He's gotten 81 total targets, and has caught nine touchdown passes (fifth in the NFL).

Defense

• Over on defense, Jordan Battle has 102 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and four interceptions in 2025. His tackle total leads the Bengals.
• Demetrius Knight II has intercepted two pases and has added 94 tackles, 4.0 TFL, two sacks, and six passes defended.
• This season, Geno Stone has recorded 2.0 sacks (fifth on the Bengals) to go with his 4.0 TFL, 97 tackles, and two interceptions.
• This season, Daxton Hill has 76 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception.

Miami Betting Info

• Miami is 7-7-0 against the spread this year.
• The Dolphins are 3-1 ATS when underdogs by 4.5 points or more this season.
• Games involving Miami have hit the over on eight occasions this year.
• This season, the Dolphins have won two out of the eight games in which they've been the underdog.
• The Dolphins have a 35.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Dolphins Stats

Miami's Key Players

Offense

• This year through 14 games, De'Von Achane has racked up 1,186 rushing yards (leading the Dolphins and third in the NFL) and scored seven rushing touchdowns. He averages 84.7 yards per game and 5.8 per carry (first in the NFL).
• On top of his rushing statistics, Achane has caught 61 passes (on 79 targets) for 450 yards (second on the Dolphins), with four receiving touchdowns. He's averaging 32.1 yards per game.
• Tua Tagovailoa has 2,660 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. His completion percentage is 67.7% and he averages 190.0 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt.
• So far this season, Jaylen Waddle has caught 59 passes for 838 receiving yards with six touchdowns through the air. He has been targeted 90 total times and is averaging 4.2 receptions per game in 14 games played.
• Darren Waller has 20 catches for 243 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He averages 2.9 yards per game through seven games and has been targeted 26 times.

Defense

• In 2025, Jordyn Brooks has put up 155 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks through 14 games.
• Tyrel Dodson has one interception on top of 108 tackles, 9.0 TFL, four sacks, and three passes defended.
• Minkah Fitzpatrick has intercepted one pass on top of 74 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and six passes defended in the 2025 campaign.
• Bradley Chubb has totaled 6.5 sacks (first on the Dolphins) to go with 7.0 TFL and 39 tackles over 14 games.

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