Bears vs. Bengals Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest NFL Preseason Odds for Saturday, August 22nd
The Chicago Bears will visit the Cincinnati Bengals at 7 PM ET on Saturday, August 22, at Paycor Stadium. Chicago is a 1.5-point favorite with the total at 36.5 after both clubs decided their joint practice provided enough work for the majority of the starting units. Check out this Bears vs. Bengals prediction and best bet for August 22.
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Chicago is a 1.5-point road favorite at -110, with Cincinnati +1.5 at the same price. The Bears are -125 on the moneyline, the Bengals are +105 and the total sits at 36.5.
Chicago went 11-6 and won the NFC North last season, beat Green Bay 31-27 in the Wild Card round and then lost 20-17 in overtime to the Rams in the divisional round. Cincinnati finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs despite another productive season from its established offensive stars.
The Bears delivered one of the best performances of preseason Week 1, crushing Cleveland 34-10. Case Keenum threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns, and Chicago's reserve offense consistently created explosive plays even with Caleb Williams and several regular starters sitting.
Bears vs. Bengals Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: Fubo
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Williams and the first-team offense received extensive work against Cincinnati during Thursday's joint practice, including three red-zone touchdown passes from Williams. Chicago is again expected to lean heavily on its reserves Saturday. Tyson Bagent has been dealing with a groin issue, which could mean another substantial workload for Keenum.
Cincinnati used Joe Burrow for 13 snaps and two series in its 16-14 victory over Detroit, but Zac Taylor has already confirmed the starters will not play Saturday and are unlikely to appear again this preseason. That removes Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and most of the players who gave Cincinnati its early offensive advantage last week.
The Bengals still have veteran quarterback depth, but much of the night should revolve around Josh Johnson, Sean Clifford and players battling for the back end of the roster. Chicago has already seen what Keenum can do against reserve defenders, and the Bears' depth was clearly superior to Cleveland's for four quarters.
Bears vs. Bengals Pick
- Pick: Bears -1.5 (-110) Check out these best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
A 1.5-point line is small enough to trust the more impressive reserve unit. Cincinnati's best offensive players are officially out, while Chicago enters having already shown it can score well into the second half without Williams.
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