NFL schedule has been good to us this week. A rematch of last year’s epic playoff battle is heading in our direction with the Kansas City Chiefs on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Sunday afternoon game will take place in Cincinnati. The Chiefs vs Bengals totals have been a little bit all over the place as players have been jockeying in and out of both lineups.
As far as NFL matchups go, this is as good as it gets. Both teams are fighting at the top of the AFC and will be at the peak of their powers for this game.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Kansas City Chiefs Season Forecast
While the AFC has been as highly contested as ever, it has truly been all about the Kansas City Chiefs this season.
They boast the best record in the NFL standings for the AFC, and they continue to evolve and get better each week they take the field.
The NFL injury report for this game has the Chiefs featuring some players who are not participating in practice, including their newest addition to the roster Kadarius Toney.
Chiefs Stats
His Kansas City Chiefs stats have been better than what was seen in New York, but he still has a long way to go in getting healthy before we can consider him at the top of the board as a wide receiver in NFL player stats.
Finding holes in a strong Kansas City Chiefs team will be difficult but not impossible. What could cost the Chiefs in this money line is their rushing attack failing to produce.
Moneyline
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if the Kansas City Chiefs lose the game outright.
Spread
The Chiefs vs Bengals totals this season make this an exciting situation to see Kansas City on the road.
They have always performed well at Arrowhead Stadium, but this game will serve as a true test and a chance to get revenge.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
While we know this will be an exciting game this weekend, it will also be a closely guarded contest between two top teams.
The opening spread has mostly stayed solid, depending on where you could find lines for this game.
Despite being hailed as one of the better kickers in the league, Harrison Butker has a chance to torpedo this spread for Kansas City, as a missed extra point could really hurt to keep this game’s final score under three.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if Kansas City loses the game or wins by two points or less.
Total Points
As one of the top-scoring teams in the league this season, the point total for this Kansas City team is a high one.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
With Patrick Mahomes leading the charge, the NFL odds on this game aren’t the worst we have ever seen. Overall, there hasn’t been much movement on this point total despite some of the injuries we are seeing.
What could cost them to hit the under is a lack of explosive plays. It seems to be hit or miss in their matchups, but this Bengals’ defense will be a bit of a doozy.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you bet on Kansas City to go over 27.5, this bet will lose if the Chiefs score less than 27 points or less. If you be on the under and Kansas City, the bet can lose if Kansas City scores 28 or more points.
Betting Trend to Know
Kansas City Chiefs has only been 5-6 in points totals this season, so staying away from that number for this game seems wise.
Some games have the plays they need, and in others, the Chiefs haven’t been as explosive as you would like to see.
Cincinnati Bengals Season Forecast
After a slow start to the season, the Cincinnati Bengals are back in full force and have a high chance of winning the AFC North as the regular season’s final weeks close off. Compared to other NFL team stats, the Bengals are right there at the top.
AFC Standings
This would be a huge game for their overall standings in the AFC, and it would also be a chance to validate their postseason success from last season.
What is going to be huge for this roster is finally welcoming back Ja’marr Chase, who has missed multiple games in a row due to a hip injury.
This makes most Cincinnati Bengals picks tantalizing to scoop up, as Chase is an absolute game-breaker.
Moneyline
The Bengals have been one of the better teams to watch over the last few weeks and have opened this game as a home underdog in more ways than one.
The matchup in front of them is one of the toughest in the league, and Patrick Mahomes has been on his way to another NFL MVP award for this season.
How the Line has Moved and Why
Like the Chiefs’ numbers, the Bengals money line has stayed relatively in the same spot. Some places have seen some action on them as the home underdog, but for the most part, it has been even-keeled.
In terms of problems for taking the Bengals, the team can commit some costly turnovers that swing momentum wildly.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet will lose if you pick the Bengals, and they lose the game straight-up.
Spread (+2)
How the Line has Moved and Why
As this article was being written, the spread for this game shifted in the Bengals’ favor by a half-point after the Bengals opened at +2.5.
From what it sounds like, Ja’marr Chase is healthy for this game, and adding such a dynamic skill position player back to the roster can dramatically swing this one. The Bengals are as good as any team in the AFC when they are fully healthy.
What could cost them here is not capitalizing in the red zone. The Chiefs usually score touchdowns if they make it all the way down the field; the Bengals will have to match that as best they can.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet will lose if you pick the Bengals, and they lose the fame by more than 2.5 points.
Totals
How the Line has Moved and Why
Despite some of the movements in the spread and money line, the Chiefs vs Bengals totals have stayed relatively the same. The Bengals opened with an over/under 25.5 for this game.
The scariest thing for the Bengals that could prevent them from hitting the over on this total would be re-aggravated injuries for some players who have been sidelined for multiple weeks.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet will lose if you pick Cincinnati to go over, and they score fewer than 26 points. This bet can also lose if you pick the under and the Bengals score 26 points or more.
Betting Trend to Know
The Bengals have beaten the spread eight times in 11 games this season. Keep this in mind as they come into this game as a home underdog.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Tyler Boyd over 39.5 receiving yards (-114)
- Joe Mixon over 55.5 rushing yard (-115)
- Clyde Edwards Helaire to score 2+ touchdowns (+800)
Both Tyler Boyd and Joe Mixon have extremely favorable matchups this week, and their receiving and rushing yard totals are low for the caliber of player they are.
With how many points will be scored this week, Clyde Edwards-Helaire has a great chance to get a couple of goal-line scampers to score 2+ touchdowns.
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