We've got massive playoff implications in this AFC battle between the Broncos and Bengals. The Broncos are 3-point favorites in this contest, and if they snatch the win the Broncos clinch a playoff spot. But, if the underdog Bengals can scrape this out they stay alive.
Check out my preview and picks for Week 17's Broncos vs Bengals:
Broncos vs Bengals Odds Week 17
Broncos vs Bengals, Dec. 28, 4:31 pm ET
| Team | Point Spread | Moneyline | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | +3 (-104) | +144 | O49.5 (-112) |
| Bengals | -3 (-115) | -172 | U49.5 (-108) |
As of December 17th at Caesars Sportsbook
Broncos vs Bengals Picks Week 17
OVER 49.5 (-112)
Quietly, the Broncos and Bengals have been two of the best offesinve teams in football lately.
Denver is averaging 33.2 points per game in the last five weeks. The Bengals are averaging 30.6 per game in the same stretch.
Two of Denver’s last three contests have gone OVER 49.5. But, seven of the Bengals’ last nine games have gone OVER 49.5 points.
The Bengals defense, specifically, is going to help us get this OVER. This is a defense that's allowed the Raiders, Titans, and Panthers to score over 24 points — imagine what a good O like Denver's can do? Also, Cincinatti has a few key injuries on defense, making a bad unit even worse, with Logan Wilson, Sam Hubbard, and Sheldon Rankins all out.
Broncos vs Bengals Player Props
Audric Estime Anytime TD (+310)
Audric Estime is getting hot. The Broncos RB has seen his carries rise in each of the last three weeks, peaking with nine touches and a touchdown against the Chargers in Week 16. Since Week 12, Estime has as many red zone carries (and the most yards) of any Broncos RB.
So, with good line value, Estime is the guy to take advantage of the Bengals' bad rushing defense this week. Cincinnati has allowed the second-most rushing TDs to RBs this season (15 in 15 games). Even when holding the Browns to just six points last week, the Bengals still let up a RB TD.
Broncos vs Bengals Betting Trends
- The Broncos are 2-8 in their last 10 games as underdogs
- The OVER has hit in eight-straight Broncos' games against bottom-10 defenses
- The Broncos are 6-2 ATS in their last eight on the road
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