Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Cincinnati Bengals will battle the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon after a sluggish start to the season. Can Joe Burrow and the Bengals stun Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on the road at Arrowhead stadium? Matt McCuen is back with his pick against the spread in this Bengals vs. Chiefs showdown.
Matt McCuen - September 15, 2024, 9:27 AM EDT
5 minCincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Today's contest will be between two of the heavyweights in the AFC.
The Bengals roll into the contest with a record of 0-1. Millions of people saw their Survivor poll go to dust with a Bengals loss.
Cincinnati went into the game as an eight-point favorite, but the Bengals fell behind 10-0 heading into the locker room.
In the second half, the Bengals showed some life as a Zack Moss touchdown made the game 13-7. Unfortunately for the Bengals, their offense could not find their way back into the end zone as they came up short, losing the game 16-10.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 15, 2024
- Time: 4:25 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Odds
- Spread: Bengals +6.5 (-115), Chiefs -6.5 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 47.5 (-110), U 47.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Bengals (+235), Chiefs (-290)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
Joe Burrow threw for 164 yards and no touchdowns in Week 1.
Zack Moss led the ground game with 44 yards and one touchdown.
Ja’Marr Chase led the squad with 62 yards in limited action.
The Bengals defense allowed 290 yards in Week 1.
Kansas City won a thriller at home against the Ravens to kick off the 2024 season.
After winning their third Super Bowl in the Mahomes/Reid era, KC started the season hot. The Chiefs held on by inches to defeat the Ravens 27-20.
KC has the opportunity to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. The sportsbooks believe there is a good chance of that happening, as KC is the Super Bowl betting favorite.
Patrick Mahomes continued his dominance in Week 1, throwing for 291 yards and one touchdown.
Isiah Pacheco dashed for 45 yards and one touchdown.
Rashee Rice was Mahomes' favorite target, racking up 103 yards on seven catches.
Rookie Xavier Worthy added a pair of touchdowns in his debut.
The KC defense allowed 452 yards but made multiple key stops in the red zone.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick
Our oddschecker+ Betting Splits Tool shows that the public is all over KC after the Bengals' lackluster performance in Week 1.
Burrow has enjoyed success against this Chiefs squad, including success on the road at Arrowhead Stadium.
I am not putting much stock into the Bengals' poor performance in Week 1, as we have seen in years past. This team is known to struggle in Week 1.
I anticipate a back-and-forth contest that will favor the underdog.
Pick: Cincinnati Bengals +6.5 (-115) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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