NFL Football Preview: Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The Denver Broncos (9-6) and Cincinnati Bengals (7-8) will battle at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, December 28 at 4:30 PM ET. Current NFL betting odds show that the Bengals are favored at home with a point spread at -3.5 (-105). Check out our Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting preview to see who has the edge.

Denver Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos just had their four game win streak snapped with a recent loss. This was a 34-27 outing against the Los Angeles Chargers.

They had a 24-13 lead early in the fourth quarter, but began to fall apart towards the end. They allowed the Chargers to post 15 points in the fourth quarter to take the game. Bo Nix completed 29 of 40 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns.

Each team had similar yardage and first downs, but surprisingly the Broncos had more time with the ball and still could not get it done. These defensive breakdowns late in the game are somewhat concerning heading into this matchup.

The Broncos rank 10th in the league for putting up 24.2 points a game. Their defense ranks fourth in allowing 18.7 points per game. This is a solid margin of victory, assuming they do not have bad defensive breakdowns.

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview

The Bengals have won their last three games and they have produced at least 24 points or more in each victory. Their latest triumph was a 24-6 outing over the Cleveland Browns.

Their strong 17-point start gave them enough  momentum, as they went into halftime 17-0. Joe Burrow had three touchdowns and 252 yards on 23 of 30 completions. Ja’Marr Chase, arguably one of the best receivers in the league, finished with six receptions totaling 97 yards and a touchdown.

They put up 326 yards and held the Browns to 273. One critical area of play was turnovers, as the Bengals had one but forced the Browns to have three. This helped separate the two teams, as the Browns could not make the most of their offensive possessions.

The Bengals are averaging 28.2 points a game and rank sixth. Their defense has allowed 26.2 points from opponents each game, putting them at 28th. This margin is thin, meaning they cannot afford to make mistakes.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Check out MyBookie for the best Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting odds, which currently have the Bengals as 3.5-point favorites at home. In conjunction with market predictions, it suggests the Bengals have a 57.1 percent chance of winning.

Joe Burrow is questionable here and it could make an impact if their offense is not in top shape. Their defense is also not that great, which opens the door for the Broncos to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Denver Broncos +3.5 (-115)