Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

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The Denver Broncos (9-6) and Cincinnati Bengals (7-8) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Paycor Stadium is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Broncos vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Denver snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 34-27 loss at the LA Chargers Dec. 19 as a 2.5-point underdog. QB Bo Nix went 29 of 40 for 263 yards with 2 TDs while RB Audric Estimé carried the ball 9 times for 48 yards and a TD.

Cincinnati has won 3 games in a row after handling the visiting Cleveland Browns 24-6 Sunday as a 10-point favorite. QB Joe Burrow went 23 of 30 for 252 yards with 3 TDs while WR Ja’Marr Chase hauled in 6 receptions for 97 yards and a TD.

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Broncos at Bengals 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 Friday at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Bengals -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +3.5 (-115) | Bengals -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Broncos at Bengals key injuries

Broncos

RB Tyler Badie (back) questionable

Bengals

WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) questionable
DE Sam Hubbard (knee) out
TE Tanner Hudson (knee) out
WR Charlie Jones (groin) questionable
T Amarius Mims (ankle, hand) probable
DE Joseph Ossai (illness) questionable
DT Sheldon Rankins (illness) out
S Geno Stone (illness) questionable

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Broncos at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 31, Broncos 23

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Bengals (-185) to win straight up Saturday.

Against the spread

BET BENGALS -3.5 (-105).

Cincinnati has to win out for a chance at the playoffs, while Denver only has to win 1 of its final 2 games. Cincinnati has won and covered 3 straight games and is 7-3 ATS over its last 10. Its defense has gained momentum recently with 9 takeaways over its last 2 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 49.5 (-110).

Denver and Cincinnati are both 10-5 O/U. They both have high-octane offenses, as well as defenses that tend to allow a lot of points.

The Broncos have hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games. They have scored 17 or more points in 5 straight games and allowed 32 or more in 2 of their last 3.

Cincinnati has scored 24 or more points in 7 straight games while allowing 24 or more in 5 of the 7.

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