The Cincinnati Bengals advanced to the AFC Championship game last year and look forward to taking the next step this season. With most key players and coaches returning, the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals stats could be more impressive than last season. The Bengals are one of the top three teams in the AFC.
Cincinnati Bengals At A Glance
| Odds to Win | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
| Super Bowl | +850 | +1000 |
| Conference | +450 | +500 |
| Division | +125 | +125 |
| Regular Season Win Total | 11.5 (o+110, u-130) | X.5 (o+105, u-135) |
| To Make Playoffs | Yes -350, No +260 | Yes -300, No +240 |
Bengals Have Super Bowl Aspirations
The Bengals exceeded expectations last season with a 12-win regular season, even with the canceled Buffalo game. Cincinnati was one win away from the Super Bowl but lost to Kansas City in the AFC title game. The Bengals were given a win total of 9.5 and easily went over the number. Cincinnati’s 12-4 record against the NFL point spreads in the regular season was just as impressive.
Head coach Zac Taylor added a few assistant coaches and moved several around; otherwise, the coaching staff will be the same. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan interviewed for head coaching jobs. But both are returning to the Bengals.
The Bengals will again be one of the premier passing teams in the NFL. Joe Burrow is a solid quarterback and Cincinnati’s wide receiver core of Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd is as good as any in the league. Chase missed five games last year and still had 87 receptions for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns. Higgins and Boyd combined for 1,791 receiving yards and 14 TDs. Burrow spreads the ball around, so the Bengals might not have anybody lead the league in NFL player stats. But this is a solid group and a strength of the team.
Running back Joe Mixon restructured his contract to remain in Cincinnati this year. Off-the-field troubles aside, Mixon didn’t have his best year with the Bengals, but he’s a solid receiver out of the backfield and a decent runner.
Defensively, Cincinnati continues to make strides in the right direction. The Bengals were one of the worst defenses in the NFL just five years ago. Last year the Bengals were No. 6 in points allowed. The 2023 Cincinnati Bengals stats should be comparable to that once again.
EDGE rusher Trey Hendrickson has made the Pro Bowl the last two years, and defensive tackles B.J. Hill and D.J. Reader are solid. The linebacking crew is decent, and the Bengals have some players in the secondary. The defense doesn’t have the star power of the offense but is a well-coached group of players who can play.
Super Bowl Odds: Cincinnati a Definite Contender
The Bengals played in the 2021 Super Bowl and were one game away from a return trip last year. There’s no reason to think Cincinnati won’t make another push to get there in 2023. The Bengals were +2000 last year to win the Super Bowl in the preseason. You won’t find such juicy odds this year. But there are far worse bets you can make than Cincinnati +1000.
Conference Odds: AFC Looks to be 3-Team Battle
The AFC teams to beat are Buffalo, Cincinnati, and Kansas City. Those are the teams with the lowest odds, and deservedly so. They’re the three best teams in the conference. Cincinnati was +1100 last year. But it proved 2021 wasn’t a fluke, so you’ll get much lower odds this time around.
Division Odds: Bengals Better Than Baltimore
Last year, the Ravens were slight favorites to win the AFC North. This year it’s all Cincinnati, as the Bengals are solid favorites to win the division. Cleveland is the third choice, followed by Pittsburgh. But if Cincinnati can stay healthy during the season, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t take the division title.
Regular Season Wins: Schedule Could Play Factor
The Bengals have a win total of 11.5, one of the highest this season. The team has the talent to win 12 or 13 games. But Cincinnati has a few tough games on the slate, with games at San Francisco and Kansas City, along with hosting Buffalo. The Bengals will have to come out of the gate a little faster than they usually do to get to 12 wins. But that’s not out of the question. Heading into the season, it’s easier to make a case for over 11.5 wins than it is under 11.5 wins.
To Make Playoffs: Bengals Have No Excuse to Miss Postseason
There’s no reason the Bengals should miss the playoffs in 2023. The team has too much talent on both sides of the ball to not get in. The only thing that can stop the Bengals are injuries and even then, there’s decent depth at most positions. The Bengals should be near the top of the NFL standings.
Side Bets
Being one of the NFL’s premier teams means you can make plenty of additional wagers on the Cincinnati Bengals. Naturally, most of them have to do with the high-powered passing game. Burrow is tied for second to win regular season MVP at +800. He’s tied with Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts, so he’s in good company.
Burrow is also +800 to lead the league in passing yards, while Chase is +700 to lead the NFL in receptions. Higgins is a lofty +8000 to lead the league in catches. If Chase stays healthy, the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals stats in passing will be better than a year ago.
The odds on Burrow leading the NFL in passing TDs is +500, which puts him tied for second choice. Mixon is +2000 to lead the league in rushing, which is probably a reach considering the strength of the passing game. Chase is tied for having the lowest odds at +650 to lead the league in receiving yards. Higgins is +3300.
Taylor is +2200 to win Coach of the Year, which will be hard for him to win with the team’s talent. The award typically goes to a coach who takes a subpar roster to the NFL playoffs.
You can wager if the Bengals’ longest winning streak is over or under 4.5 wins. The over is even money, with the under at -130. The Bengals could do it early in the season when the schedule is a bit easier. But the team will have to overcome its tendency to start off a little slow.
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