Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers prediction
Win probabilities, projected score and this season's numbers, by SportHoot.
Cincinnati Bengals visit Carolina Panthers on Sun, Dec 20, 06:00 PM UTC. The model's forecast is below, with both teams' season side by side.
The probabilities are model estimates and change as new information arrives.
Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers prediction
NFL ·
Cincinnati Bengals 57% to win
- Carolina Panthers win42%
- Cincinnati Bengals win57%
A tie is under 1%.
Projected score: Carolina Panthers 25, Cincinnati Bengals 27.2
Forecast updated 3 Nov, 11:01 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: either team can win.
Game preview
Cincinnati Bengals have the edge at 57%, but Carolina Panthers are at 42%, so this is far from one-sided. The projected score is Carolina Panthers 25, Cincinnati Bengals 27.2. Over 45.5 total points is at 68%. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: injuries, weather and team news can still change the picture.
Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals this season
2026 season so far; long-run rates since 2000.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-4 | 5-2 |
| Points scored per game | 25.4 | 29.4 |
| Points allowed per game | 27.6 | 22.6 |
| Games won since 2000 | 200 of 444 | 205 of 441 |
| Games over 45.5 points since 2000 | 186 of 444 | 182 of 441 |
| Scored over 20.5 since 2000 | 219 of 444 | 229 of 441 |
Total points and team points
The model's estimates for this game's point lines.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Over 30.5 total points | 93% |
| Over 42.5 total points | 76% |
| Over 45.5 total points | 68% |
| Over 48.5 total points | 58% |
| Over 50.5 total points | 51% |
| Carolina Panthers over 14.5 points | 85% |
| Carolina Panthers over 20.5 points | 65% |
| Carolina Panthers over 24.5 points | 49% |
| Carolina Panthers over 27.5 points | 37% |
| Carolina Panthers over 30.5 points | 26% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 14.5 points | 89% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 20.5 points | 73% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 24.5 points | 57% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 27.5 points | 45% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 30.5 points | 33% |
Questions
Who is favoured, Cincinnati Bengals or Carolina Panthers?
The model gives Cincinnati Bengals a 57% chance of winning and Carolina Panthers 42%. These are estimates, not certainties.
What is the projected score for Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers?
The model projects Carolina Panthers 25, Cincinnati Bengals 27.2.
How is this prediction made?
It is a model estimate from predictapp, built from both teams' games this season and in past seasons. This one was made 3 Nov, 11:01 UTC and is updated as new information arrives.
Is this a tip?
No. It is an estimate of how likely each result is, not advice to bet. What you do with it is your decision.
Have Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals played this season?
Not yet this season.
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