Free NFL Week 2 Pick: Bengals vs. Chiefs Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
Date: Sunday, September 15th
Time: 4:25 ET
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Cincinnati +6 | Kansas City -6
NFL Moneyline Odds: Cincinnati +207 | Kansas City -253
NFL Betting Total: O/U 48.5
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Bengals vs. Chiefs Gameday
Get ready for a sizzling Week 2 NFL showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, with all the makings of a high-stakes thriller at Arrowhead! The Chiefs, fresh off a Week 1 victory, are rolling in as 6-point favorites, and let’s not forget—they’re 3-1-1 ATS in their last five as favorites. On the other side, the Bengals are hungry to bounce back after a rough opener and come in as a tantalizing +207 on the moneyline for those eyeing an upset.
There was just one meeting between the Bengals and Chiefs last year, with the Chiefs winning 25-17. The Chiefs were favored by -7 points and took the win, also covering the spread. The game finished with a combined 42 points, which was below the over/under line of 45.5 points.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals are now 0-1 after losing to the Patriots 16-10 in a game where they were 7.5 point favorites. Cincinnati’s offense struggled early, as they didn’t score until late in the 3rd quarter when Zack Moss rushed for a 5-yard touchdown. New England led 10-0 at halftime, and the Bengals made it a one-score game with a 28-yard touchdown from Joe Burrow to Ja’Marr Chase in the 4th quarter. However, they were only able to add a field goal after that.
With the Patriots leading 13-0 in the 3rd quarter, the Bengals made a push in the 4th, as they closed the gap to 16-13 with 6:18 remaining in the 4th quarter. Cincinnati’s defense played well in the 2nd half, giving the offense a chance to come back, but they ultimately fell short.
Cincinnati Bengals Stats
In their 16-10 loss to the Patriots, the Bengals’ offense struggled to get much going, finishing with just 13 first downs and 154 yards passing. They also took three sacks and failed to score a touchdown. Joe Burrow completed 21 of 29 passes for 164 yards and was unable to lead the Bengals into the endzone.
Cincinnati’s running game was limited to 70 yards on 16 attempts. Ja’Marr Chase was the leading receiver with 62 yards on six catches. The Bengals’ offense managed to convert on only 36.4% of their third down attempts.
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In their 16-10 loss to the Patriots, the Bengals’ defense allowed just 120 passing yards and 290 total yards. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 170 rushing yards on 39 attempts (4.4 yards per attempt). Cincinnati’s defense held New England to 40% on third down and allowed just 15 completions.
Despite their strong performance against the pass, the Bengals’ defense managed only one sack in the game. They did win the quarterback hit differential by +3 and had two more tackles for loss than the Patriots.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs are now 1-0 after their 27-20 win over the Ravens. Kansas City led 20-10 heading into the 4th quarter and held off a late push by the Ravens to secure the win. Favored by -3, the Chiefs also covered the spread, with the combined points falling just short of the over/under line of 46.
Isiah Pacheco’s 1-yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter extended the Chiefs’ lead, and although the Ravens narrowed the gap in the 4th, Patrick Mahomes sealed the win with a touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy. Worthy’s 21-yard touchdown in the 1st quarter helped Kansas City keep pace with the Ravens early on.
Kansas City Chiefs Stats
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ passing game put up 281 yards through the air in their 27-20 win over the Ravens. Mahomes completed 20 of 28 passes (71%) and threw one touchdown. He was intercepted once and took two sacks. The Chiefs’ offense picked up 21 first downs while managing just 72 yards on the ground from Isiah Pacheco, who led the team with 45 yards on 15 attempts and one rushing touchdown.
Rashee Rice was the top receiver with 103 yards on seven catches, including a 33-yard reception. The Chiefs had a good day on third down, converting 44.4% of their chances, despite struggling to run the ball effectively.
In their 27-20 win over the Ravens, the Chiefs’ defense gave up 452 total yards, including 185 rushing yards on 32 attempts (5.8 yards per attempt). Baltimore managed to convert on 50% of their third down attempts and had 26 completions for 267 yards through the air. Kansas City allowed one passing touchdown and finished with one sack.
The Chiefs’ defense also forced Baltimore to settle for a 37.5% red zone conversion rate in the game. Despite giving up some big plays, they were able to limit the Ravens to just 20 points.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Bengals are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Chiefs are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Bengals are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Chiefs have gone 6-3-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Bengals’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Chiefs’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Bengals vs. Chiefs Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | +167 | +209 | +4 | +6 |
| Chiefs | -202 | -255 | -4 | -6 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Cincinnati +6
The over/under is set at 48.5, and with Mahomes and Burrow at the helm, you know points could pile up fast. Cincinnati’s underdog status at +6 is catching some sharp action, and if you’re feeling the value on the Bengals keeping it tight, this is a game to watch closely.
For this week two matchup between the Bengals and Chiefs, we have the Chiefs coming out on top by a score of 23-20. However, with the point spread sitting at -6 in favor of the Chiefs, our pick vs. the spread is to take the Bengals to cover as road underdogs.
As for an over/under pick, we like the under, with a projected combined score of 47 points and the O/U line at 48.5 points.
Have your say in the comments below. Will KC cover the spread at home, or will Burrow and company keep it closer than Vegas thinks? Either way, this is must-bet territory!
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