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NFL Prop Bets: Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals - Week 5

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) face the Miami Dolphins (0-4) at Hard Rock Stadium for Week 5. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bengals are favored to win at -355, currently marked as 7.0-point favorites, while the Dolphins are at +280.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-18 Cincinnati.

  • The Bengals (-115) have a 2-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Dolphins (-105) hold a record of 1-3-0.
  • The Bengals have a 2-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Dolphins have a 1-3-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

  • The Bengals are averaging 24.3 points per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Dolphins are averaging only 11.5 (32nd).
  • Defensively, the Bengals are giving up 21.3 points per game this season (13th in the league), while the Dolphins are giving up an average of 25.3 points (21st).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 351.8, the Bengals rank 11th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Dolphins rank 30th with just 267.5 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Bengals are giving up 347.5 per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Dolphins are giving up an average of 335.5 (17th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Bengals have recorded 277.5 passing yards per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Dolphins' defense has given up 226.5 passing yards per game (19th).
  • Meanwhile, the Dolphins have recorded 163.5 passing yards per game this season (30th in the league), while the Bengals' defense has given up 248.0 passing yards per game (26th).

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Bengals have recorded 74.3 rushing yards per game this season (31st in the league). Conversely, the Dolphins are giving up 109.0 rushing yards per game (T15th).
  • On the other hand, the Dolphins have recorded 104.0 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league), while the Bengals are giving up 99.5 rushing yards per game (8th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Bengals have recorded 5 total takeaways this season (T12th in the league), while the Dolphins have failed to perform at the same level, recording 3 (T23rd).
  • On offense, the Bengals have recorded 5 total giveaways this season (T13th in the league), while the Dolphins have recorded 5 (T13th).
  • On offense, both teams have recorded 5 total giveaways this season (T13th in the league).

First to Score

The Bengals are -166 to score first, while the Dolphins are +130.

  • The Bengals have scored first in one of their four games this season.
  • The Dolphins have scored first in zero of their four games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Bengals are -190 to record the first touchdown, while the Dolphins are +155.

  • The Bengals have recorded the first touchdown in two of their four games this season.
  • The Dolphins have recorded the first touchdown in one of their four games this season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Cincinnati Touchdown1 / 4+162
    Cincinnati Field Goal0 / 4+287
    Cincinnati Safety0 / 4+6500
    Miami Touchdown0 / 4+345
    Miami Field Goal0 / 4+373
    Miami Safety0 / 4+5800

Which team will get a quick start?

The Bengals are -225 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Dolphins are +179.

  • The Bengals have been the first to score 10 points in two of their four games this season.
  • The Dolphins have been the first to score 10 points in zero of their four games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Bengals are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -192, while the Dolphins are +160.

  • The Bengals have a 1-2-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Dolphins hold a record of 0-3-1.

Last Time They Met

The Bengals recorded a 45-21 victory over the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium when these teams last met in Week 16, 2025. That result snapped the Dolphins' three-game winning streak against the Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium.