Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and predictions

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The Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) renew their rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Bengals vs. Chiefs odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

In one of the more surprising outhouse explosions in Week 1, the Bengals were dropped by the New England Patriots 16-10 as 7.5-point favorites. QB Joe Burrow was 21-for-29 for 164 yards, 0 TDs and 0 INTs. RB Zack Moss rushed 9 times for 44 yards and a score, and that was about it for the Bengals, who moved the chains just 13 times.

The Chiefs impressed with a 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens that really never felt that close. WR Xavier Worthy popped eyes with his blinding speed, rushing for a 21-yard touchdown and catching 2 balls for 47 yards and another TD. QB Patrick Mahomes had a so-so day, going 20-for-28 for 291 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Rashee Rice also proved to be a problem with 7 catches for 103 yards.

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Bengals at Chiefs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Chiefs -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +6 (-115) | Chiefs -6 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Chiefs key injuries

Bengals

WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) doubtful
DT Kris Jenkins Jr. (thumb) out

Chiefs

WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) out
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) out
DE Charles Omenihu (knee) out

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Bengals at Chiefs picks and predictions

Prediction

Chiefs 24, Bengals 17

Moneyline

The most impressive thing about the Chiefs in Week 1 was they had QB Lamar Jackson flushed from the pocket constantly. Their D-line dominated Baltimore’s O-line, and Cincinnati’s isn’t great. Burrow seemed a little dumbfounded when answering questions about the way he gripped a water bottle, which made people wonder if he was nursing a hand or thumb injury. I look for him to run for his life as well.

I’m high on Kansas City here, but not at this price. Instead, I’m targeting PATRICK MAHOMES OVER 269.5 PASSING YARDS (-115). He threw for 291 last week in what really wasn’t that good of a game, and TE Travis Kelce had just 3 catches.

Against the spread

I’m on board with the Chiefs here, but not for any more than this even 6 here. The Chiefs have won the last 2 meetings, by 8 and 3, but the Bengals had won 3 straight before that. That led the Bengals to provide the bulletin board material calling Arrowhead, “Burrowhead.” Kansas City still remembers that, and this has become an intense rivalry.

Take the CHIEFS -6 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 4 straight meetings between the teams, and Kansas City hasn’t scored more than 27 in their last 10 games. It would take something like that to hit the Over.

Take the UNDER 48 (-110).

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