The Denver Broncos open 3-point road underdogs vs. the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 with an over/under at 49.5.
This is the most important game of the year for both the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals. Denver wins and they are in, while a loss for Cincinnati would mean elimination. Expect the home team to come out in this game playing with the fire of desperation. Can Denver match that intenisty?
According to FanDuel, the Broncos are 3-point road underdogs against the Bengals in Week 17. The over/under stands at 49.5 for this matchup.
Broncos vs. Bengals betting odds
Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals
Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. Mile High time
Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
ATS Betting Lines: Cincinnati -3
Moneyline Odds: Denver +150 / Cincinnati -178
Over/Under: 49.5
There have been chinks forming in the Broncos defensive armor and that has been highlighted in the oddsmakers over/under estimation for this game. They expect a higher scoring game from these teams and the advantage here seems to lean towards Joe Burrow over Bo Nix.
Burrow has been decimating opposing defenses since early November having thrown for three or more touchdowns in seven straight games to the tune of 24 touchdowns to just five interceptions. The problem has been their defense and why they are just 4-3 over that incredible stretch for Burrow.
Nix and the Broncos offense needs to take advantage of that. Cincinnati’s defense has given up 24+ points in 10 games this season and scoring points is how Denver wins this road game against a team fighting for their playoff lives. Denver’s defense has been much better giving up 24+ in just four games this season, but two of those games have happened since Riley Moss went down with an injury. They need him back in a big way.