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

Updated Dec. 27, 2024 8:43 a.m. ET

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The Cincinnati Bengals (7-8) will be aiming to continue a three-game winning streak 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). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 50.

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Bengals vs. Broncos Odds & Betting Lines

Bengals vs. Broncos Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Broncos (+4)
  
• Pick OU: Under (50)
  
• 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

• Over their last five meetings, Denver has totaled three wins versus Cincinnati.
• Over their last five head-to-head contests, Denver has racked up 100 points, while Cincinnati has posted 79.

Cincinnati Betting Info

• Cincinnati has nine wins in 15 games versus the spread this season.
• The Bengals have covered the spread six times this season (6-2 ATS) when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
• Cincinnati games this year have gone over the total in 10 out of 15 opportunities (66.7%).
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Bengals are 7-4 (winning 63.6% of the time).
• The Bengals have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 63.6%.

Bengals Stats

Cincinnati's Key Players

Offense

• Joe Burrow has 4,229 passing yards (first in the NFL), 39 touchdowns (first in the NFL) and eight interceptions this year. He has completed 68.9% of his passes, averaging 281.9 yards per game and 7.6 per attempt.
• He has also rushed for 177 yards (third on the Bengals) and added one touchdown on the ground, while averaging 11.8 rushing yards per game.
• Ja'Marr Chase has caught 108 passes (first in the NFL) on 146 targets for 1,510 total yards (first in the NFL) and 16 touchdowns. He is averaging 7.2 catches and 100.7 yards per game in 15 games.
• Chase Brown's output on the ground this season includes 923 yards and seven TDs. He is averaging 61.5 yards per game and 4.4 per attempt (22nd in the NFL).
• Brown has received 61 targets in the passing game and has 50 catches (3.3 per game) for 336 yards (22.4 per game) and four TDs.
• Tee Higgins has 727 receiving yards and seven touchdowns with 58 catches on 92 targets. He is averaging 5.8 receptions and 72.7 yards per game.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Germaine Pratt has 130 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one interception in 2024. His tackle total leads the Bengals and is eighth in the NFL.
• Trey Hendrickson has 38 tackles, 15.0 TFL, and 13.5 sacks this season.
• Cam Taylor-Britt has recorded 67 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three interceptions this year.
• Geno Stone has four interceptions (ninth in the NFL) while tacking on 76 tackles and six passes defended.

Denver Betting Info

• Denver has covered the spread 11 times this season (11-4-0).
• The Broncos are 4-1 ATS when underdogs by 4 points or more this year.
• Games involving Denver have hit the over on nine occasions this season.
• This season, the Broncos have been the underdog eight times and won two of those games.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Broncos have a 40.8% chance to win.

Broncos Stats

Denver's Key Players

Offense

• Bo Nix is averaging 6.4 passing yards per attempt (29th in the NFL) and 215.7 yards per game this year, completing 64.3% of his passes on the way to 3,235 total yards, 22 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) and 11 interceptions through 15 games.
• Nix has also rushed for four touchdowns and 352 yards (third on the Broncos).
• Courtland Sutton has 71 catches for 928 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He has been targeted 119 times and averages 5.1 receptions per game in 14 games played.
• Javonte Williams has rushed for four touchdowns this year, and has totaled 485 rushing yards (32.3 per game and 3.6 per attempt).
• Williams has helped in the receiving game, picking up 296 receiving yards (19.7 per game) on 47 catches (3.1 per game), while being targeted 64 times. He is looking for 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 carry.
• McLaughlin has also added 20 catches (1.4 per game) for 60 yards (4.3 per game) and two receiving touchdowns. He has been on the receiving end of 23 targets.

Defense

• Nik Bonitto has recorded 11.5 sacks (first on the Broncos and fourth in the NFL) to go with 14.0 TFL, 43 tackles, and one interception over 15 games in 2024.
• Brandon Jones has 101 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three interceptions. He leads the Broncos in tackles.
• Zach Allen has 53 tackles, 13.0 TFL, and five sacks in the 2024 campaign.
• Cody Barton's season stats include 95 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 15 games. He is second on the Broncos in tackles.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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