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

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) are considered favorites (-4.5) according to the bookmakers ahead of their game versus the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on December 21, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. ET, airing on NBC. The predicted point total for the matchup is 48.5.

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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 (48.5)
  
• 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

• Over their last three meetings, Cincinnati has totaled two wins versus Miami.
• Miami has been outpaced by 19 points in its last three tilts against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Betting Info

• Cincinnati has six wins in 14 games versus the spread this season.
• The Bengals have been favored by 4.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
• Cincinnati contests this year have hit the over 57.1% of the time (eight times in 14 games with a set point total).
• The Bengals have won 66.7% of the time they have played as the moneyline favorite (2-1).
• Looking at this contest's moneyline, the Bengals' implied win probability is 67.2%.

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 also rushed for 31 yards (fourth on the Bengals) and added one touchdown on the ground, while averaging 3.1 rushing yards per game.
• 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's output on the ground this season includes 780 yards and three TDs. He's averaging 55.7 yards per game and 4.2 per attempt (26th in the NFL).
• Brown also has 58 catches, 336 yards and two TDs in the passing game.
• 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 (sixth in the NFL).

Defense

• On the defensive side, Jordan Battle has 102 tackles, two TFL, and four interceptions in 2025.
• Demetrius Knight II has intercepted two pases and has added 94 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and six passes defended.
• Geno Stone has put up 97 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions this year. He's second on the Bengals in tackles.
• Daxton Hill has one interception while tacking on 76 tackles, two TFL, and seven passes defended.

Miami Betting Info

• Miami has covered the spread seven times in 14 games with a set total.
• The Dolphins have been underdogs by 4.5 points or more six times this year and are 4-2 ATS in those contests.
• Miami's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under eight times this season.
• The Dolphins have won two of the eight games they've played as underdogs this season.
• The Dolphins have a 37.0% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Dolphins Stats

Miami's Key Players

Offense

• So far this year in 14 games, De'Von Achane has churned out 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 impact on the ground, 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 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt.
• Jaylen Waddle has totaled 838 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 59 receptions, while being targeted 90 times this season.
• Darren Waller has 243 receiving yards and six touchdowns from 20 receptions after getting 26 targets.

Defense

• Jordyn Brooks' 2025 output includes 155 tackles, 12 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in 14 games. He leads the NFL in tackles
• Tyrel Dodson's stat sheet includes one interception as well as 108 tackles, nine TFL, four sacks, and three passes defended.
• Over the 2025 season, Minkah Fitzpatrick has 74 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one interception through 14 games.
• Bradley Chubb has 6.5 sacks (first on the Dolphins) as well as seven TFL and 39 tackles.

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