Bengals vs. Broncos 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 28

The Cincinnati Bengals (7-8) will be attempting to continue a three-game winning run against the Denver Broncos (9-6). The Bengals are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4). An over/under of 50.5 points has been established for the matchup.

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Bengals vs. Broncos Odds & Betting Lines

Bengals vs. Broncos Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Broncos (+4)
  
• Pick OU: Under (50.5)
  
• Prediction: Broncos 26 - Bengals 23

How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Denver

• Game Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Paycor Stadium
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• TV: NFL Network
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bengals vs. Broncos Recent Matchups

• Denver has a 3-2 record against Cincinnati in their last five matchups.
• Over their last five head-to-head contests, Denver has put up 100 points, while Cincinnati has posted 79.

Cincinnati Betting Info

• Cincinnati has nine wins in 15 games versus the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 4-point favorites this season, the Bengals have an ATS record of 6-2.
• Cincinnati games this year have gone over the total in 10 out of 15 opportunities (66.7%).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Bengals are 7-4, earning a victory 63.6% of the time.
• The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Bengals a 64.3% chance to win.

Bengals Stats

Cincinnati's Key Players

Offense

• Joe Burrow ranks first in the NFL with 4,229 passing yards in 15 games this year, averaging 281.9 per game with a 68.9% completion percentage and 39 touchdowns (first in the NFL) against eight interceptions.
• To go along with his passing statistics, Burrow also has 177 rushing yards (third on the Bengals), with one rushing touchdown.
• Ja'Marr Chase has 108 receptions (first in the NFL) for 1,510 yards (first in the NFL) and 16 TDs. In 15 games, he is averaging 7.2 catches and 100.7 yards per game.
• In 15 games, Chase Brown has amassed 923 yards on the ground, averaging 61.5 yards per game and scoring seven touchdowns.
• Brown has recorded 50 receptions, 336 yards and four TDs in the passing game.
• Tee Higgins averages 5.8 receptions and 72.7 yards per game, and has 727 total receiving yards and 58 catches. He's gotten 92 total targets, and has caught seven touchdown passes.

Defense

• Over on the defensive side, Germaine Pratt has one interception to go with 130 tackles, four TFL, and five passes defended in 2024.
• Trey Hendrickson has 38 tackles, 15 TFL, 13.5 sacks, and five passes defended.
• Cam Taylor-Britt has put up 67 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three interceptions this year.
• So far this season, Geno Stone has 76 tackles and four interceptions.

Denver Betting Info

• Denver has put together an 11-4-0 record against the spread this year.
• This season, the Broncos have an against-the-spread record of 4-1 in their five games as an underdog of 4 points or more.
• Games involving Denver have hit the over on nine occasions this year.
• This season, the Broncos have been the underdog eight times and won two of those games.
• The Broncos have a 40.0% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Broncos Stats

Denver's Key Players

Offense

• In 15 games played this year, Bo Nix has totaled 3,235 passing yards, with 22 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) against 11 interceptions and completing 64.3% of his attempts.
• Nix has also rushed for four touchdowns and 352 yards (third on the Broncos).
• Courtland Sutton has put together a 2024 campaign that includes 71 catches for 928 yards and six receiving touchdowns through 14 games played. He has been on the receiving end of 119 targets and is averaging 5.1 receptions per game.
• This season in 15 games, Javonte Williams has churned out 485 rushing yards (leading the Broncos) and scored four rushing touchdowns. He averages 32.3 yards per game and 3.6 per carry (42nd in the NFL).
• Williams has helped out in the receiving game, putting up 296 receiving yards (19.7 per game) on 47 catches (3.1 per game), while being targeted 64 times. He is seeking his first receiving touchdown.
• Jaleel McLaughlin has 388 rushing yards (second on the Broncos) and one rushing touchdown, while averaging 27.7 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt.
• McLaughlin also has 60 receiving yards (4.3 per game) on 20 catches (1.4 per game). He has been targeted 23 times with two touchdown receptions.

Defense

• So far in 2024, Nik Bonitto has 43 tackles, 14 TFL, 11.5 sacks, and one interception over 15 games.
• Brandon Jones has three interceptions on top of 101 tackles, two TFL, and 10 passes defended.
• In the 2024 campaign, Zach Allen has 53 tackles, 13 TFL, and five sacks in 14 games.
• Cody Barton's stat sheet includes two interceptions as well as 95 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and four passes defended in 15 games

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