Cincinnati Bengals expert picks and predictions, 2026
Season
Last game: the Bengals beat the Dolphins, 31-24 (Week 5). 53 of 54 experts had picked the Bengals. Every pick
Bengals games, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Picked the Bengals | Picks right |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs. TB Buccaneers | W 33-27 | 19 of 23 | 19 of 23 |
| Week 2 | at HOU Texans | W 20-6 | 11 of 23 | 11 of 23 |
| Week 3 | at PIT Steelers | L 27-30 | 23 of 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Week 4 | vs. JAX Jaguars | L 17-22 | 13 of 23 | 10 of 23 |
| Week 5 | at MIA Dolphins | W 31-24 | 53 of 54 | 53 of 54 |
How picks on the Bengals have done
- Straight-up picks on the Bengals: 83-36-0 (69.8%), 119 picks.
- Straight-up picks against the Bengals: 10-17-0 (37.0%), 27 picks.
- Spread picks on the Bengals: 27-22-0 (55.1%), 49 picks.
- Spread picks against the Bengals: 11-13-0 (45.8%), 24 picks.
All tracked experts together, all games this season. Pending picks are counted in the number of picks but not in the record.
Expert records in Bengals games
How each expert's picks in Bengals games have done, whichever side they took. 5 games is a small sample: many experts are level, and one game moves a record a lot. Season records are on the leaderboard.
Experts who picked at least 3 Bengals games, by straight-up win %.
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Kownack NFL.com | 4-1-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Dave Richard CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Eric Moody ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Jared Dubin CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Ryan Wilson CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Dan Parr NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Jamey Eisenberg CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Bergman NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| John Breech CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Kalyn Kahler ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Lindsey Thiry ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Mike Clay ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pamela Maldonado ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Tyler Sullivan CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Ben Solak ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 | — | 5 |
| Dan Graziano ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Fowler ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Matt Bowen ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pete Prisco CBS Sports | 2-3-0 | 0-5-0 | — | 5 |
| Seth Wickersham ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Gennaro Filice NFL.com | 1-4-0 | 0-5-0 | — | 5 |
| Jason Reid ESPN | 1-4-0 | — | — | 5 |
32 experts who picked fewer than 3 Bengals games
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Breer Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Anthony Balaj Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Brandon Knapp Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Christopher Gates Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Conor Orr Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| David Fucillo SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Eric Thompson Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Erik Schlitt Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Eva Geitheim Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| GA Skol Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Gilberto Manzano Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| James Dator SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jared Mueller SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jeremy Reisman Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| John Pluym Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| John Whiticar Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Mark Schofield SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matt Verderame Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matthew Warren SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Meko Scott Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Mike Florio ProFootballTalk | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mike Kadlick Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mitch Goldich Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mookie Alexander SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| R.J. Ochoa SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Ricky O'Donnell SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Sam Buegler Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Shawn C Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Warren Ludford Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Zac Snyder Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Brandon Gowton SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Will Hill FOX Sports | — | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
AFC North rivals
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