Bengals vs. Falcons NFL Betting Odds, Picks: Cincinnati favoured in Madrid
The Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Madrid, Spain, in an international Week 9 matchup.
Cincinnati improved to 5-2 with a 43-36 victory over Tennessee last week, its third consecutive win.
Atlanta fell to 3-5 after being shut out 16-0 by Tampa Bay, dropping its third game in four weeks.
Bengals vs. Falcons Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time) at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. The game airs on NFL Network and streams on NFL+ where available.
Madrid’s November weather can be cool, although the stadium’s retractable roof could limit any effect on playing conditions.
Check out all of NFL Week 9’s score predictions.
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NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
Cincinnati is a 3.5-point favourite on the NFL odds board, with a -167 money line. Atlanta is +141, while the total is 52.5 points.
The Bengals average 29.4 points per game, second in the NFL. Atlanta averages 21.4, ranking 23rd.
Cincinnati has won three consecutive games, while the Falcons have lost three of their last four.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson Anytime Touchdown (-235)
Bijan Robinson leads Atlanta with 780 rushing yards on 150 carries and four touchdowns.
He averages 5.2 yards per attempt and remains the Falcons’ most reliable scoring threat, particularly if their passing game struggles.
Drake London Over 78.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
Drake London leads Atlanta with 39 catches for 624 yards, averaging 16 yards per reception.
His big-play ability gives Michael Penix Jr. a potential answer against Cincinnati, although he has exceeded this yardage threshold in only three of eight games.
Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Brown Over 53.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Chase Brown has 340 rushing yards and one touchdown through seven games, averaging 3.6 yards per carry.
Atlanta’s defence must account for Cincinnati’s passing attack, potentially creating opportunities for Brown to find running room.
Tee Higgins Anytime Touchdown (+100)
Tee Higgins leads Cincinnati with 726 receiving yards on 43 receptions and four touchdowns.
His 16.9 yards per catch demonstrates the downfield threat he brings alongside Ja’Marr Chase.
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati enters after outlasting Tennessee 43-36 in a high-scoring contest.
Joe Burrow has passed for 2,115 yards and 20 touchdowns, completing 73% of his throws.
The Bengals rank seventh in total offence at 368.7 yards per game and fourth defensively with 23 sacks.
However, their Wednesday injury report listed safety Kyle Dugger, cornerback DJ Turner II and defensive end Cedric Johnson as non-participants in an estimated practice.
Cincinnati must avoid allowing Atlanta to control possession through Robinson and keep Burrow protected against an opportunistic pass rush.
The Bengals’ offensive firepower gives them the advantage, but their defence must deliver a more disciplined performance.
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta faces a difficult assignment after one of its poorest offensive performances.
Penix completed only 8 of 24 passes for 125 yards and four interceptions against Tampa Bay, albeit in poor conditions.
Robinson rushed for 76 yards, but the Falcons managed just 224 total yards and failed to score.
Atlanta’s Wednesday injury report listed receiver Zachariah Branch as a non-participant, while running back Brian Robinson Jr. was limited with a hamstring issue.
The Falcons need more efficient quarterback play and fewer turnovers to challenge Cincinnati.
Their minus-seven turnover differential ranks among the NFL’s worst, increasing the importance of protecting possession in Madrid.
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