The Patriots thumped the Bengals in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, shocking everyone. Now, the two will face off again in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Who will win?
Key Takeaways
I'll be keeping tabs on the Patriots vs Bengals odds from the best Massachusetts sportsbooks as the regular season inches closer.
The Bengals currently have -4.5 odds to beat the Patriots across betting circles, including best Massachusetts sportsbooks as the regular season approaches.
| Team | Patriots | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 | -4.5 |
| Total | 51.5 | 51.5 |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
The spread indicates that this game is likely to be close. Remember, last season, the Bengals were favored by 8.5 points against the Patriots in Week 1. But the Patriots stunned the Bengals, winning 16-10 on the road.
The moneyline indicates that the Bengals have the edge in this game. Yet, the moneyline isn't always indicative of how the game will go, as last season's battle showcased.
Drake Maye will need to get the lead for the Patriots first. Ultimately, running the football is always the first step, especially with Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The Pats forced two turnovers last season, causing the Bengals to lose the field-possession battle. The Pats also dominated the time-of-possession 34:03-25:57, which was a major reason the Bengals could not catch up.
The Bengals need to hold onto the football. Additionally, they must run the football better, as they only combined for 70 rushing yards. As good as Joe Burrow is, he still needs his running game to help, which will give him the time to fling the ball to JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Bengals need to get the offense going early.
The Patriots and Bengals have had some great games over the last few decades. Recently, the games have been a little tighter, and more grounded, especially in the post-Tom Brady era.
The Patriots lead the head-to-head series with the Bengals 18-10. This has not been much of a rivalry, and they haven't played much compared to other AFC rivals.
The Patriots and Bengals have had some interesting games over the years. But it's a tough choice, but still time, to whittle it down to three games.
1. Bengals vs. Patriots -December 24, 2022
The Bengals exploded to a 22-0 lead, thanks to a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Tee Higgins and two to Trenton Irwin. But the Pats started to rally, thanks to a pick-6 by Marcus Jones in the second half. Later, Mac Jones threw a touchdown pass to Kendrick Bourne and Jakobi Meyers. But they fell short in what turned out to be a great game.
2. Bengals vs. Patriots -November 19, 2000
The Bengals and Patriots played a tight-knit battle that went down to the wire. It was 10-10 at halftime, but the game slowed down to a half, as the defenses started playing tighter. In the end, the Pats won, thanks to a field goal from Adam Vinatieri.
3. Patriots vs. Bengals -October 6, 2013
The only game from the Tom Brady era that was actually a close and exciting game. Ironically, it was all about the defenses. Neither team could score in the first quarter, and it was 3-3 at halftime. The Bengals were up 13-3 in the fourth quarter when Stephen Gostkowski nailed a field goal to cut the deficit. But they couldn't do much else as the Bengals held on.
The Patriots will play the Bengals on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Week 12 of the 2025 NFC Season. The game will be live from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, and broadcast on CBS Sports in local regional areas.
The Boston Patriots defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 33-14 in the first game ever played between the teams on December 1, 1968, in front of a packed stadium at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, with Tom Sherman throwing three touchdowns.
The Patriots currently lead the all-time, head-to-head series against the Bengals 18-10. Recently, the Pats have gone 4-1 in the past five games against the Bengals, including a 16-10 win in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.
The Bengals are currently favored by 4.5 points to beat the Patriots when the teams square off in Week 12. Last season, they had an 8.5-point spread on the Pats, but New England covered and won the game.
You can place a bet on the Patriots-Bengals game in Week 12 by using any of the licensed sportsbooks in Ontario. Some good options to choose from include betMGM, FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, and PointsBet Canada Sportsbook.
Author
Cody Kutzer has been covering the sports betting and gambling space for several years and has been losing his parlay bets for even longer. He currently serves as an editor and fact-checker for BetMassachusetts.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding MA sports betting.
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