The Denver Broncos will play the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday afternoon to continue the NFL Week 17. The Denver Broncos are currently third in the AFC West after winning nine games and losing six so far in the season. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are coming here after taking on the Cleveland Browns in the previous matchup. As per the latest NFL betting trends, the Cincinnati Bengals will win this game.
The previewing information
Date: December 29, Sunday | Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
TV: ESPN
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Denver Broncos Vs Cincinnati Bengals Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Broncos | Bengals | |
Moneyline | +126 | -148 |
Spread | +3 (-118) | -3 (-104) |
Total | o47.5 | u47.5 |
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos played the Los Angeles Chargers in the previous matchup and lost the game with a final score of 34-27. Against the Chargers, Denver’s QB Bo Nix attempted 40 passes and completed 29 of them for 263 yards. Nix went on to score a pair of touchdowns. In terms of rushing, Audric Estime led the team with nine carries for 48 yards, along with a solo score, while Marvin Mims Jr. defended with three receptions for 62 yards.
Players to watch:
Bo Nix: 3,235 Yds, 22 TD, 11 INT
Javonte Williams: 134 Car, 485 Yds, 4 TD
Courtland Sutton: 71 Rec, 928 Yds, 6 TD
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals have had a tumultuous season so far, and have not been able to make it to the top of the AFC North table. Cincinnati’s performance has been quite inconsistent this season, and has lost games mainly due to their issues in terms of defense. Furthermore, the Bengals were plagued by injuries, particularly linebacker Joe Bachie. Bachie’s injury was another blow to Cincinnati’s defense.
Players to watch:
Joe Burrow: 3,977 Yds, 36 TD, 8 INT
Chase Brown: 191 Car, 832 Yds, 7 TD
Ja’Marr Chase: 102 Rec, 1,413 Yds, 15 TD
Denver Broncos Vs Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report
Denver Broncos
Derrick Jones (DT) Injured – Finger
John Franklin-Myers (DL) Injured – Foot
Patrick Surtain (CB) Injured – Ankle
Javonte McLaughlin (RB) Out – Quad
Randy Moss (CB) Out – Knee
Cincinnati Bengals
Trey Hendrickson (DE) Injured – Finger
Trenton Hudson (TE) Injured – Knee
Sam Hubbard (DE) Injured – Knee
Alex Cappa (G) Injured – Concussion
Gerald Stone (SAF) Injured – Shoulder
Chase Ford (G) Injured – Illness
Kenny Jenkins (DT) Injured – Illness
Sheldon Rankins (DT) Injured – Illness
Orlando Brown (OT) Injured – Fibula
Chris Jones (WR) Injured – Groin
Joe Burrow (QB) Injured – Wrist
Tee Higgins (WR) Injured – Rest
Denver Broncos Vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends
Denver Broncos
Broncos are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Broncos are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Broncos are 6-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Broncos’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Broncos’ 7 last games at home
Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Bengals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Bengals are 7-1 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Bengals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Bengals’ 6 last games at home
Denver Broncos Vs Cincinnati Bengals Summary and Prediction
The Denver Broncos are definitely stronger than the Bengals in this matchup. Cincinnati’s defense is severely lacking and this will cost them the game here. The best NFL betting odds predict the Denver Broncos to win with a predicted score of 28-23.
Moneyline: Broncos (+126)
Spread: Over 3
Total: Over 47.5
Predicted Score: 28-23, Broncos win.
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