NFL Week 9 Odds: Broncos vs. Bengals Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
CINCINNATI, OH (The Spread) – Can the Bengals pull off the upset when they host the Broncos at 1:00PM ET today in Cincinnati?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Bengals are 4-point home underdogs versus the Broncos, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47.5 points. Denver is 4-3 overall this season and 1-2 on the road, while Cincinnati is 3-4 overall and 1-2 at home.
Line Movement: The Bengals opened as 3.5-point underdogs but the spread has been bet up a half point to 4. The total, meanwhile, opened at 48 and has been bet down a half point to 47.5.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 81% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Broncos. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take Cincinnati. According to latest NFL trends, the Broncos are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games versus the Bengals, while the underdog is 4-0 against the number in the last four meetings between these two teams. Denver is also 1-4 against the number in its last five road games and 0-4 ATS in its last four games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. The Broncos are due for a letdown and the Bengals are due to play above their heads. Cincinnati had an extra week to prepare for this game so look for Marvin Lewis to put together a solid game plan for how to slow Peyton Manning and this Denver running game. Plus, the Broncos have struggled on the road this year – look for that trend to continue.
2012 NFL FREE PICK: CINCINNATI BENGALS +4