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The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals play on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Bengals’ Paycor Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 5 schedule.

Which team will win the NFL Week 5 game?

Check out these NFL Week 5 picks and NFL Week 5 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 1:25 p.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).

The Lions are an 8.5-point favorite over the Bengals in NFL Week 5 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Detroit is -475 on the moneyline, while Cincinnati is +360. The over/under (point total) is set at 49 points.

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Jeremy Cluff writes: “Detroit’s season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers seems like ages ago. Jared Goff and the Lions will have no problem moving to 4-1 on the season in Cincinnati.”

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Bookies.com: Bet the Lions to cover vs Bengals

Bill Speros writes: “Two cats. One set of claws. Fur flies. The Lions are 50-21-1 ATS since the start of the 2021 season. An epic run that continues this week. We jumped on this one early.”

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The site’s formula predicts that the Lions will win the NFL Week 5 game against the Bengals.

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ESPN: Lions have a 74.8% chance to beat Bengals on Sunday

The site gives the Bengals a 25% shot at winning the NFL Week 5 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.

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Dimers: Lions 26, Bengals 24

It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lions a win probability of 56%, while the Bengals have a win probability of 44%.”

Sportsnaut: Lions 34, Bengals 21

Matt Johnson writes: “The Detroit Lions should have no trouble dispatching the Jake Browning-led Cincinnati Bengals. It’s a one-sided matchup that should start with the Lions defense feasting on a bottom-10 offensive line, forcing Browning into multiple interceptions. With great field position, Detroit keeps Jared Goff’s jersey clean, and this Lions offense finishes the day with another 30-burger.”

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Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.

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