The Denver Broncos will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th. This matchup is being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

The Bengals are favored at -177 on the money line as they prepare to face the Broncos on Saturday, December 28th at 4:30 ET. The Broncos are +150 on the money line, and the point spread is -3 in favor of the Bengals. The over/under line is set at 50 points for this week 17 AFC matchup, which is being televised on NFLN.

• Date: Saturday, December 28th
• Time: 4:30 ET
• Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
• TV: NFLN

Broncos vs Bengals

Following four straight wins, the Broncos couldn’t keep their streak going in week 16, falling 34-27 to the Chargers. This loss dropped Denver’s record to 9-6, leaving them 7th in the AFC and 20th in our power rankings. Despite the loss, they still have a 78.6% chance of making the playoffs. However, they have no shot at winning the AFC West, as they sit 3rd in the division with a 2-3 record.

Denver is 11-4 against the spread this season, including a 7-0 record as favorites. They have an average scoring margin of +5.5 points per game. Their O/U record is 10-5, with the over hitting in four straight games.

The Bengals have won three straight games, including a 24-6 victory over the Browns in week 16. Cincinnati was a 10-point favorite in this matchup and covered the spread, improving their record to 9-6 ATS this season. They rank 15th in our NFL power rankings and have a +2 scoring margin.

Heading into week 17, the Bengals have a 7-8 record and a 6.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2-5 at home and 5-3 on the road. In O/U betting, Cincinnati is 10-5, with their games averaging 54.4 points per game.

Broncos Injury Report

• Jaleel McLaughlin – Quad (Questionable)
• Riley Moss – Knee (Questionable)
• Tyler Badie – Back (Out)
• Delarrin Turner-Yell – Knee (Out)
• Quinn Bailey – Ankle (Out)
• Alex Singleton – Torn Acl (Out)

Bengals Injury Report

• Sheldon Rankins – Illness (Questionable)
• Trent Brown – Knee (Out)
• Sam Hubbard – Knee (Questionable)
• Orlando Brown Jr. – Fibula (Questionable)
• Tanner Hudson – Knee (Questionable)
• Cam Sample – Achilles (Out)
• Evan McPherson – Undisclosed (Out)
• D’Ante Smith – Knee (Out)
• Chris Evans – Leg (Out)
• Zack Moss – Neck (Out)
• Joe Bachie – Groin (Out)
• Logan Wilson – Knee (Out)
• Charlie Jones – Groin (Questionable)
• DJ Turner II – Clavicle (Out)
• Dax Hill – Knee (Out)
• Jaxson Kirkland – Bicep (Out)
• Amarius Mims – Ankle (Questionable)
• Lance Robinson – Undisclosed (Out)
• Erick All Jr. – Knee (Out)

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 17, the Broncos rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They sit 10th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 24.2, but rank 22nd in passing yards per game with 205.5, despite being 10th in passing attempts. On the ground, they are 19th in rushing yards per game, with 108.5, on 26.1 attempts per game. Denver ranks 19th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 37.7% success rate, and they are 20th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 11th in red zone attempts.

In week 16, Bo Nix threw for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 29 of 40 passes without an interception. Marvin Mims Jr. led the team with 62 receiving yards on 3 catches, while Audric Estime had 48 rushing yards on 9 carries. Denver scored 17 points in the first half but managed just 6 in the second half of their loss to the Chargers.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

Joe Burrow has been on a roll, throwing for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23/30 passing in week 16, posting a passer rating of 134 against the Browns. He bounced back from a 2-interception game in week 15, where he had 271 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, and he had 369 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14. Ja’Marr Chase has been Burrow’s top target, with 6 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown in week 16, following his 9-catch, 94-yard performance in week 15 and a 177-yard, 2-touchdown game in week 14. Chase Brown led the Bengals’ rushing attack with 91 yards on 18 carries in week 16.

Heading into week 17, the Bengals rank 5th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game (267.3) and are 6th in points per game, averaging 28.2. Cincinnati ranks 4th in 3rd-down conversion percentage (46.8%) but is 25th in red zone conversion percentage. They are 10th in the league in yards per game, with 360.1.

Broncos Team Defense

In their 34-27 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos’ defense allowed 380 yards and 74.2% completions on 28 rushing attempts. The Chargers averaged 4.2 yards per attempt on the ground and converted on 50% of their third down attempts. Denver gave up 263 passing yards, with two passing touchdowns and managed to intercept one pass.

The Broncos’ defense recorded two sacks in the game and had a +4 advantage in quarterback hits. Despite this, they allowed the Chargers to move the ball effectively throughout the game.

Bengals Team Defense

In their 24-6 win over the Browns, the Bengals’ defense was dominant, holding Cleveland to just 125 yards passing. They also came away with two interceptions and limited the Browns to a 58.8% completion rate. The Bengals’ pass rush was effective, recording five sacks and allowing just a 25% third-down conversion rate.

Despite struggling against the run, giving up 148 yards on just 24 attempts, the Bengals were able to keep the Browns out of the end zone and hold them to only six points. This performance was highlighted by not allowing any passing touchdowns.

Broncos vs Bengals Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Broncos have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 20 points per game in this stretch.
• Across their last five home contests, Cincinnati has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 29 points per game.
• The last ten games that Denver was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Bengals have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Broncos vs Bengals Prediction

Our pick vs. the spread is to take Cincinnati to cover as home favorites in this week 17 matchup between the Broncos and Bengals. The point spread line is sitting at -3 in favor of the Broncos, and we have the Bengals winning by a score of 29-25.

For this game, we also like the over as a strong play. The line is currently at 50 points, and our projections have these teams finishing with 54 combined points.

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