Titans vs. Bengals prediction: Why Cincinnati is favored to win in NFL Week 8 [2026]

Since our Titans-Bengals predictions earlier in the week, we have re-simulated the outcome of Sunday's NFL game between the Titans and Bengals, forming part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Bengals an 86.8% chance of defeating the Titans in Week 8 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Bengals winning 30-16.

Key factors favoring the Bengals:

• Bengals team rating
• Titans offense
• Bengals offense

According to our model, the oddsmakers have got it right, and the Titans and Bengals each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 46.5-point over/under has a 51.7% chance of going over.

Here's what's driving the over's higher probability::

• QB ratings
• Bengals recent performance

To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 8 straight up picks.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Titans +13.5 (-113) / Bengals -13.5 (+108)
• Moneyline: Titans +614, Bengals -669
• Total: Over/Under 46.5 (+104/-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Bengals -13.5 @ 48¢ via Polymarket
• Moneyline: Bengals @ 87¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 46.5 @ 49¢ via Polymarket

According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 46.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Titans vs. Bengals TD scorers

Who will score a touchdown in Titans vs. Bengals?

According to our model, Chase Brown is most likely to score an anytime touchdown in Titans vs. Bengals.

Our projections give Brown a 53.4% chance of scoring a TD at Paycor Stadium, while the running back is a 13.6% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Tennessee Titans

• Tony Pollard (RB): 39.7% probability
• Wan'Dale Robinson (WR): 22.6%
• Elic Ayomanor (WR): 20.4%
• Cam Ward (QB): 15.7%
• Calvin Ridley (WR): 14.8%

Cincinnati Bengals

• Chase Brown (RB): 53.4% prob.
• Ja'Marr Chase (WR): 51.5%
• Tee Higgins (WR): 40.6%
• Samaje Perine (RB): 30.9%
• Mike Gesicki (TE): 27.9%

First touchdown scorer predictions

Tennessee Titans

• Tony Pollard (RB): 9.6% prob.
• Wan'Dale Robinson (WR): 4.9%
• Elic Ayomanor (WR): 4.3%
• Cam Ward (QB): 3.2%
• Calvin Ridley (WR): 3.0%

Cincinnati Bengals

• Chase Brown (RB): 13.6% prob.
• Ja'Marr Chase (WR): 12.9%
• Tee Higgins (WR): 9.3%
• Samaje Perine (RB): 6.6%
• Mike Gesicki (TE): 5.8%

Top player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Titans and Bengals. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 8 games.

Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Titans' Cam Ward is projected for 204 passing yards, while the Bengals' Joe Burrow is expected to throw for a whopping 276 yards.

Titans rushing

• Tony Pollard: 68 yds
• Cam Ward: 14 yds
• Michael Carter: 12 yds

Bengals rushing

• Chase Brown: 68 yds
• Samaje Perine: 29 yds
• Joe Burrow: 10 yds

Titans receiving

• Wan'Dale Robinson: 54 yds
• Elic Ayomanor: 37 yds
• Calvin Ridley: 29 yds
• Gunnar Helm: 26 yds
• Tony Pollard: 17 yds

Bengals receiving

• Ja'Marr Chase: 84 yds
• Tee Higgins: 73 yds
• Mike Gesicki: 28 yds
• Chase Brown: 25 yds
• Dohnte Meyers: 20 yds

Game info & kickoff details

The NFL Week 8 action between the Bengals and Titans at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.

• Who: Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
• Venue: Paycor Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict the Bengals, with an 86.8% win probability, will likely beat the Titans in Week 8 of the NFL season.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NFL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.