Bengals vs Lions NFL Pick: Will Detroit Make It Four Straight? (Oct 5)

• The Cincinnati Bengals dropped to 2-2 after a disappointing 28-3 loss against the Denver Broncos.
• Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions are 3-1 following a 34-10 win against the Cleveland Browns.
• These teams previously squared off on Oct. 17, 2021, with the Bengals claiming a 34-11 victory.

One of the games on Sunday’s NFL slate features the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Detroit Lions. Who has the advantage in our Bengals vs Lions pick?

Cincinnati Looks To Snap Two-Game Skid

The Bengals started the season 2-0. But with Joe Burrow sidelined with an injury, the team has dropped its last two contests, including a 28-3 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Cincinnati scored on its opening drive to take an early 3-0 lead. But the offense never crossed midfield after that. Furthermore, this unit produced only 159 yards compared to 512 for the Broncos. Additionally, the Bengals ran just 43 plays and converted only two their 11 third-down attempts.

Lions Aiming For Fourth Straight Win

After a season-opening loss to Green Bay, Detroit has won its last three games. This includes a dominant 34-10 victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 4.

Detroit trailed 7-0 early on. But thanks to a 20-0 burst to finish out the first half, the rest of the game was a mere formality, with the Lions’ defense holding Cleveland to three points in the second half en route to a 24-point victory.

Bengals vs Lions NFL Pick

On the heels of its third straight win, Detroit enters this contest as an 8.5-point favorite. Here’s a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this Week 5 matchup.

• The Bengals are 7-2 straight-up (SU) in their last nine games.
• Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its previous seven contests as the underdog.
• The Lions are 17-3 in their last 20 outings.
• Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its previous eight matchups.

Despite Cincinnati winning nine of the previous 10 meetings in this series—including seven straight victories—the edge goes to the road team in this one.