Dolphins vs. Bengals odds, line: 2020 NFL picks, Week 13 predictions from proven computer simulation
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated Bengals vs. Dolphins 10,000 times

The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Miami Dolphins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami is 7-4 overall and 3-2 at home, while the Bengals are 2-8-1 overall and 0-5-1 on the road. The Dolphins have won six of their past seven games. The Bengals have lost three consecutive games.
Miami is favored by 10.5 points in the latest Dolphins vs. Bengals odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 42.5. Before entering any Bengals vs. Dolphins picks, you'll want to see the NFL predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Dolphins vs. Bengals. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NFL betting lines for Bengals vs. Dolphins:
- Dolphins vs. Bengals spread: Dolphins -10.5
- Dolphins vs. Bengals over-under: 42.5 points
- Dolphins vs. Bengals money line: Miami -550, Cincinnati 425
What you need to know about the Dolphins
The Dolphins rolled past the New York Jets this past Sunday with a 20-3 win on the road. Miami has its best record after 12 games since the 2003 season. It was a rebound victory after the Dolphins had a five-game winning streak snapped in the previous week. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 24 of 39 passes for 257 yards and two TDs vs. zero INTs. He passed for 419 yards and four TDs vs. an INT for 103 rating in the last meeting, a 38-35 Dolphins overtime win on December 22, 2019. Tua Tagovailoa missed last week's game with a thumb injury. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 and it is uncertain who will start at quarterback vs. Cincinnati.
DeVante Parker led the team with eight catches for a season-high 119 yards last week. He had five catches for 111 yards and a TD in the last meeting. Mike Gesicki had 82 yards and two TDs in the last meeting. At running back this week, Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) and DeAndre Washington (hamstring) are doubtful. Matt Breida is on the COVID-19 list. It is uncertain if Myles Gaskin will be activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game. Xavien Howard leads the NFL with seven INTs. The Dolphins lead the all-time series with the Bengals, 16-7.
What you need to know about the Bengals
Meanwhile, the Bengals lost to the Giants by a score of 19-17. Brandon Allen threw one interception and fumbled the ball once with only one TD pass while averaging 4.69 yards per passing attempt in his first start of the season. The fumble came on a potential game-winning drive with 57 seconds left. Cincinnati generated just 155 yards of total offense. The Dolphins enter this week's game with only 13 passing touchdowns allowed, second best in the league.
Giovani Bernard had 49 scrimmage yards (32 rushing) last week. He has 484 scrimmage yards this season (261 receiving). Tee Higgins led the team with five catches for 44 yards and a TD last week. He has a TD catch in two of his past three games. Higgins has five-plus catches in five of his last six. He ranks second among rookies in receiving yards (673), and is third in catches (48) and receiving TDs (five). The Bengals have won two of the past three meetings with the Dolphins.
How to make Bengals vs. Dolphins picks
The model has simulated Dolphins vs. Bengals 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning over on the total, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Dolphins vs. Bengals? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Bengals vs. Dolphins spread to jump on Sunday, all from the model that enters Week 13 of the NFL season on an incredible 116-75 roll.















