Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos

Cincinnati has lost its last two games, but it could have won both if not for turnovers against the Chargers and then allowing the 49ers to score a touchdown in overtime after the Bengals had kicked a field goal. They can't afford to lose many more if they want to stay in playoff contention, and the Bengals have a good opportunity against Denver, which has split its last four games and is coming off a win over lowly Detroit. If Cincinnati can get out of the gate faster as opposed to its last two games, the Bengals have the better offense and quarterback in Joe Burrow, who staged a brilliant comeback against San Francisco while finishing 25 of 34 for 348 yards and two TDs. The Broncos are averaging only 21.2 points, and Cincinnati allows 22.5. The Bengals have covered four of their last five road games, and they are 5-2 ATS following a loss. Denver has covered just once its last six games versus AFC opponents, and the Broncos are 3-8-1 ATS their past 12 games following a win by at least 14 points. Play the Bengals for a Max Play.

The Cincinnati Bengals have not won a playoff game since the 1990-91 season. After starting the season at 4-1 it sure looked like they would get a chance this year to end the streak. The season went on free-fall after that as the Bengals have gone 1-5 since, and now have lost QB Andy Dalton for the season as well. The Bengals' defense has fallen apart and has allowed 189 points over their last five games or a woeful 37.8 points per game. The total here is adjusted way too far down because of the Dalton injury. Denver has a decent defense but has allowed 19 points or more to all but two teams on the season. There should be plenty of points here to get this one to 50+. Take the OVER.

These two teams in the midst of disappointing seasons meet on Sunday, but at least Cincinnati has an established quarterback in Andy Dalton while the Broncos were desperate enough to bring back Brock Osweiler after Trevor Siemian fizzled out. Osweiler finished 18-of-33 for 221 yards with a touchdown and interception in his team's 41-16 blowout loss at home to New England. Tom Brady had a field day against the once-proud Denver defense and even the special teams got into the act, allowing a 103-yard kickoff return by Dion Lewis. Denver has lost five straight and the Bengals are looking to snap a two-game skid after a tough 24-20 loss at Tennessee. DeMarco Murray scored on a seven-yard pass from Marcus Mariota with 36 seconds left to seal the win for the Titans. Dalton was 20-of-35 for 265 yards with two touchdowns and no picks. Cincy is #12 in points allowed (20.2 per game) and #13 in yards allowed (321.0 per game). Cincinnati is also 15-3 UNDER its last 18 games after an ATS win and 11-5 UNDER their last 16 road contests. Also, the Bengals are 11-3 UNDER and 11-5 ATS against teams with losing records dating to last season and they have covered five of their last seven road games overall. Take the Bengals and UNDER.

The QB matchup in this game is the story here as both teams have seen their starter go down due to injury. Denver continues with Brock Osweiler, while Cincinnati goes with A.J. McCarron. The Denver offense continues to struggle, and after Peyton Manning threw 17 INTs, Osweiler has added four more to that total. It seems that he is having trouble adjusting after halftime, with coaches taking away what he was doing in the first half. The Broncos last three games have seen them get blanked in the second half by a 36-0 margin. The Broncos have had to rely on a stout defense to stay in and win games. As the offense struggles, and defense spends more time on the field we saw the cumulative effect last week vs. Pittsburgh when they gave up a season high in points. The Bengals have truly been road warriors as they are 7-0 ATS in their last seven on the road, while the bright Monday Night lights have not been good to the Broncos where they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven. Under Marvin Lewis, the Bengals are 60-45 ATS after a win including 30-17 ATS following a double-digit win. Take the points on Cincinnati.