The Denver Broncos face a crucial matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, both teams vying for a playoff spot in the AFC. The Bengals are riding a three-game winning streak, while the Broncos have covered in seven of their last nine games thanks to a dominant defense.
This is a pivotal game in the AFC playoff picture and Ed Scimia's early lean is for the Broncos to keep things close and limit Joe Burrow 's effectiveness.The Denver Broncos will look to maintain their tenuous hold on a playoff spot as they visit the surging Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday afternoon.
Denver has covered in seven of its last nine games, thanks in large part to an outstanding defense. The Broncos are allowing just 18.7 ppg, and have a tremendous pass rush, averaging 3.4 sacks per game. Opponents are averaging just 6.1 yards per pass attempt against Denver, which is the kind of stinginess that will be critical when facing off against Burrow.
That’s the kind of production that’s going to thoroughly tax a Bengals defense that has struggled, at times, to even prevent weaker offenses from putting up significant numbers against them. When a Mason Rudolph-led Titans offense puts up 27 points against you, you know you’re not exactly the Iron Curtain.
Denver has hit the Over in four straight games and seven of its last nine. The Bengals have similarly been paying off the Over, going above the total in six of their last eight contests. I expect those trends to continue on Saturday, and would likely continue betting the Over up to a total of 51.5. : Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
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