TNF Best Bets: Dolphins VS Bengals

In this week’s Thursday Night Football action the Miami Dolphins (3-0) continue their quest to keep their record unblemished going up against an explosive Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) team. With the Dolphins banged up after a gruelling win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, the Bengals will look to pounce on their wounded prey and get back to .500 this season.

If you want to get in on the action of Dolphins VS Bengals, Canadian Sports Betting has got you covered with the best bets for this primetime matchup. Below you’ll find our picks as well as a pre-game injury report, where to find the best odds, and public betting trends.

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Standard Bets

Whether you’re new to NFL betting or are an experienced football handicapper, you can never go wrong wagering on the traditional bet markets like moneylines, point spreads, and over/under.

Below you can find our picks for the Dolphins VS Bengals matchup!

Moneyline/Points Spread Pick: Miami Dolphins (ML/+3.5)

Coming into this matchup facing both adversity and uncertainty, the Dolphins are not going to be playing at 100%. With that being said, they are still a formidable opponent for any team in the NFL. Possessing a dangerous airmail offence, the Phins will actively look to move the ball deep downfield on each offensive series. Whether it’s Tua Tagovailoa or Teddy Bridgewater under centre, the Dolphins will find the open target.

When looking at the Bengals defensive squad, aside from a few lone standouts, they are not the toughest defence out there. Look for the Bengals to struggle to keep the Dolphins in check as they storm down the field in Paycor Stadium.

The Dolphins are also a strong defensive squad, able to keep even the top offences in the NFL in check. Going up against a Bengals offence that has major upside when they get rolling, the Bengals may break off some large chunk plays, but not enough to steal the win.

Entering into this matchup as the underdogs, back the Dolphins at a terrific value to win this matchup straight up or to at the very least cover a (+3.5) point spread. Back the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football and go undefeated in your NFL bets.

Over/Under Pick: Under 48.5

In a battle of two high-octane offences, the over always is an attractive wager. In this case, however, we advise you to bet conservatively and take the under on the total points scored.

With Tua and star receiver Jaylen Waddle’s health still questionable entering this matchup, the Dolphins may not look as dynamic as they have been early on into the season. The Phins may be forced to play a safer play style in this matchup which could result in a lower-scoring affair.

On the other side of the ball, the Bengals are always a threat to put up points in bunches, but going face-to-face with one of the best defences in the league, they might not generate points at the rate they’re generally accustomed to.

If both teams’ offences are going to be running at a less-than-average pace, look for drives to be long and calculated as each sideline looks to get the better of the other in this human chess match. Bet smart, bet the under on TNF.

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Best Player Prop Bets

Aside from wagering on the outcome of the game, player bets are an exciting and fun way to wager on any game. Here you can bet on player-specific events occurring within a matchup which can include a player scoring a touchdown, over/under on various stats and more.

Below you can find some of our best player prop bets that are sure to add some spice to your Dolphins VS Bengals betslip.

Tyreek Hill Anytime Touchdown Scorer

Not shying away from his expected matchup, All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill is seeking retribution. Hill has made it clear that he is looking to expose opposing Bengals cornerback Eli Apple after the two exchanged verbal blows after the Bengals defeated Hill and his former-Chiefs team in the 2021 NFL Playoffs.

Coming off a season-low in receptions and receiving yards, look for Hill to come into this game with a chip on his shoulder, ready to make a statement and find the end zone in this primetime matchup.

Joe Burrow Under 275.5 Passing Yards

One of the top young gunslingers in the NFL, Joe Burrow has proven he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Even with a strong track record and top-notch skills, Burrow hasn’t quite had the season he was hoping for thus far.

Only throwing for over 275 yards once this season (that coming in an OT loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1) Burrow hasn’t been able to replicate his success from a season prior. Passing for over 275 yards is no easy task and going up against a tough Dolphins secondary, don’t back Joey B to move the ball at will, bet the under on his total passing yards.

CSBs Best Same Game Parlay

Same game parlays (SGP) are one of the hottest ways to bet on any sporting event, allowing players to stack multiple wagers on a single event into one betslip.

At CSB we want to give you a same game parlay that could hand you your first SGP victory. We kept it simple but this safe SGP has some great value attached for all bettors to take advantage of.

• Miami Dolphins Moneyline
• Joe Mixon Over 59.5 Rushing Yards
• Ja’Marr Chase Anytime Touchdown Scorer

Total Odds: +1100

Public Betting Trends

Knowing where the public is leaning can be a fantastic tool when determining how you want to wager on a matchup. Seeing where the majority of bettors are placing their money can either discourage or entice you in following in their footsteps. Find the public betting trends for the Dolphins VS Bengals below.

Moneyline

• Miami Dolphins - 74%
• Cincinnati Bengals - 26%

Point Spread

• Miami Dolphins - 59%
• Cincinnati Bengals - 41%

Over/Under

• Over 48.5 - 63%
• Under 48.5 - 37%

Injury Reports

Being informed on who is going to be suiting up for any matchup is essential before placing any wager. If a star player is a game-time decision, it may be best to steer clear of wagering on their team. Find all of the reported player injuries heading into the Dolphins VS Bengals matchup below.

Best Lines & Odds

The process of comparing odds and breaking down where you’ll get the best value for your bet can be a painstaking ordeal, thats why at Canadian Sports Betting, we’ve scoured through the best lines from top sportsbooks so you know what to bet and where on this primetime matchup.

Moneyline

• Miami Dolphins - Bet365 (+175)
• Cincinnati Bengals - DraftKings (-195)

Point Spread

• Miami Dolphins - BetRivers (-107)
• Cincinnati Bengals - PointsBet (-107)

Over/Under

• Over - PointsBet (-107)
• Under - PointsBet (-107)

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