Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/2

NFL Game preview

The Chicago Bears will visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. The game will take place at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, November 2, with a start time of 1:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on CBS as the Bears, with a 4-3 record, look to improve their standing.

The Bengals, under Head Coach Zac Taylor, hold a 3-5 record this season. They aim to defend their home turf with a current home record of 2-2. The weather forecast predicts a cool day with overcast clouds, which could impact game play. The betting odds show the Bears as slight favorites with a spread of -2.5.

Chicago Bears Team Preview

The Chicago Bears have been on a rollercoaster in their recent games. They started strong with a 31-14 win against the Dallas Cowboys. Their offense was led by Caleb Williams, who threw for 298 yards and 4 touchdowns. D’Andre Swift also contributed with 33 rushing yards and 3 receptions.

The Bears faced a tough challenge against the Baltimore Ravens, losing 30-16. Despite the loss, Caleb Williams put up 276 passing yards. Rome Odunze had a good game with 114 receiving yards, but the team struggled to find the end zone.

Injuries have been an issue for the Bears, with several key players on the injured list. This includes Jaylon Johnson and Braxton Jones, who are both on injured reserve. The Bears will need their depth players to step up in the coming games.

Bears vs Bengals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Venue: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH USA — Outdoor Field
  • Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Betting Odds: Bears Moneyline -148, Bengals Moneyline +124, Bears Spread -2.5 (-112), Bengals Spread +2.5 (-108), Total Over 52.5 (-110), Total Under 52.5 (-111)

Cincinnati Bengals Team Preview

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a tough stretch in recent games. They lost to the New York Jets 39-38 in a high-scoring game at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals had 217 passing yards and 181 rushing yards in that game.

In the Week 7 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bengals managed to secure a 33-31 win. Joe Flacco led the team with 342 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase was a key player, catching 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.

Despite their offensive efforts, the Bengals struggled in other recent games. They lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-18 and the Detroit Lions 37-24. Their defense needs to step up, especially in recovering fumbles and interceptions.

BTB Betting Pick

The Bears are favored by 2.5 points against the Bengals. The Bears have struggled offensively, ranking low in both passing and rushing yards. Meanwhile, the Bengals have a strong offense, ranking first in passing yards and sixth in total score. Given these stats, picking the Bengals to cover the +2.5 spread is recommended. A projected score of Bengals 28, Bears 24 supports this choice.

The total for the game is set at 52.5 points. The Bears’ defense ranks 12th in opponent scoring, while the Bengals’ offense is potent, ranking sixth in scoring. However, the Bears’ offense ranks low, and the Bengals’ defense ranks 24th in opponent scoring. With these factors, the game is likely to go under the total. A projected total score of 52 points aligns with this under pick.