Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction 08/07/2025 Today’s NFL Picks
- Lee Shipley
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
Cincinnati (0-0) vs Philadelphia (0-0)
August 7, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia +3.5 — Over/Under: 35.5
Football season is officially kicking off with some preseason action! The Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles are facing off this Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. We're here to break down the game from a betting perspective and give you our best picks for the matchup.
The Bengals Team Preview!
After a couple of seasons finishing at 9-8 and missing the playoffs, the Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to turn things around in 2025. Last year was a bit of a rollercoaster, with the team starting a disappointing 4-8 before rallying to win their final five games. While the defense struggled at times, giving up 30+ points in six games, the offense was on fire, finishing the season with the best passing attack in the league. Looking to improve their defense, the Bengals used their first two draft picks on a defensive end and a linebacker, hoping these additions will help them get over the hump and into the double-digit win column this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Player Prop Facts
Tee Higgins has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight appearances against AFC opponents.
Samaje Perine has recorded 11+ receiving yards in each of his last seven regular season appearances.
Chase Brown has recorded 67+ rushing yards in each of his last five appearances against AFC opponents.
Chase Brown has recorded 91+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances against AFC opponents.
Joe Burrow has recorded 277+ passing yards in six of the Bengals’ last eight games.
Joe Burrow has recorded 26+ completions in seven of the Bengals’ last eight games as favorites.
Ja’Marr Chase ranked 1st in the NFL in receiving yards (1708) last season.
The Eagles Team Preview!
The Cincinnati Bengals had a bit of a rollercoaster season, finishing with a 9-8 record for the second year in a row and just missing the playoffs again. They started out rough with a 4-8 record, their worst in a few years, and their defense struggled, giving up a lot of points. But they turned things around in a big way at the end of the season, winning their last five games thanks to their amazing passing offense. Now, with some new defensive players from the draft, like Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight, fans are feeling optimistic that the Bengals can get back to winning ways and maybe even get over ten wins in 2025.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Facts!
Saquon Barkley has scored two or more touchdowns in three of his last four home appearances against NFC East opponents.
Jalen Hurts has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Eagles’ last four September games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jalen Hurts has recorded 221+ passing yards in four of his last five regular season appearances with the Eagles as home favorites against NFC East opponents.
Saquon Barkley has recorded 21+ receiving yards in each of his six previous September appearances with his team as a favorite against NFC opponents.
Saquon Barkley has recorded 118+ rushing yards in each of his last eight appearances with the Eagles as favorites against NFC opponents.
Saquon Barkley has recorded 126+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his four previous regular season appearances with his team as a home favorite against NFC East opponents.
Saquon Barkley ranked 1st in the NFL in rushing attempts (345) last season.
The Eagles Vs Bengals
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Bengals -2.5 -130
Even though it’s just the first preseason game, I’m feeling good about the Bengals. With their over/under win total sitting around 9.5, they're right in the mix for a playoff spot. If the defense can step up and match the explosive offense, they have a real shot at being a tough team to beat this year. The Eagles, on the other hand, will be a contender again after winning the Super Bowl last year, but their new coordinators and defensive roster battles could make for an interesting start to the season.
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