The Detroit Lions (3-1) take a three-game winning streak into a matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Paycor Stadium. Detroit is a 10.5-point favorite in the game.
Lions vs. Bengals game infoGame day: Sunday, October 5, 2025Game time: 4:25 p.m. ETTV channel: FOXLocation: Cincinnati, OhioStadium: Paycor StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Lions vs. Bengals odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Detroit (-10.5)Moneyline: Detroit (-575), Cincinnati (+416)Total: 49.5 points
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Lions vs. Bengals recent matchupsCincinnati is 2-0 versus Detroit in the past two matchups between the two squads.Cincinnati put up 60 points in those two matchups, while Detroit posted 28.Lions vs. Bengals betting insightsDetroit is 3-1-0 against the spread through four opportunities so far this season. In two games as a moneyline favorite, the Lions have won both. Cincinnati, through four games with a set spread this season, is 1-3-0 against the spread. The Bengals have been listed as an underdog on the moneyline twice so far this season, and they lost both of the games.Lions scoring insightsWhile the Lions rank best in scoring offense over the last three games (41.3 points per game), they’ve been less effective defensively with 20.3 points allowed per game (eighth-ranked).Bengals scoring insightsAt home, the Bengals are averaging more points (31.0) than on the road (10.0).Defensively, Cincinnati allows fewer points at home (27.0 per game) than on the road (30.7).The Bengals are putting up 14.7 points per game in their past three games (third-worst in NFL), and conceding 34.3 per game (second-worst).Lions injury reportLions:
Alim McNeill: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Terrion Arnold: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder),
Sione Vaki: Did Not Participate In Practice (Groin),
D.J. Reed Jr.: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
Kerby Joseph: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Khalil Dorsey: Full Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Taylor Decker: Did Not Participate In Practice (Shoulder),
Zach Cunningham: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring)Bengals injury reportBengals:
B.J. Hill: Limited Participation in Practice (Rest),
Shemar Stewart: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Charlie Jones: Did Not Participate In Practice (Achilles),
Noah Fant: Full Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Matthew Lee: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Daxton Hill: Limited Participation in Practice (Rest)
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