Chiefs vs. Bengals Player Props & Predictions – Sunday, Dec 31

Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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The Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec 31. This week 17 game is set for 4:25 ET and will be shown on CBS. Kansas City comes into this game as 7-point favorites, with the total set at 44. Keep reading to get our Chiefs vs. Bengals player props and predictions.

Chiefs VS. Bengals Odds

  • Spread: Chiefs -7
  • Total 44

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Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Dec 31
  • Time: 4:25 ET
  • Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO
  • TV: CBS

Bengals Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Bengals have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
  • In their last ten games away from home, the Bengals have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 20 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bengals have a straight-up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.

Chiefs Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Chiefs have an over/under record of 0-4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Kansas City has an ATS record of 2-2-1 while averaging 22 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Chiefs have a straight-up record of 2-3. But their mark vs the spread was just 1-3-1.

Will Cincinnati Be The Talk of Arrowhead Stadium?

Leading up to their matchup with the Chiefs, the Bengals are 8-7. They currently sit 4th in the AFC-North and are in 10th place in the AFC. Taking a look at the Bengals’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at -1.8. This has resulted in an ATS record of 6-8-1.

In their most recent game, the Bengals lost by 34-11 to the Steelers. Given that the Bengals were favored by 2.5, they were also handed a loss vs. the spread. Heading into the game, the over/under line was 39 points. As they combined for 45 points, the over hit.

Offensively, the Bengals rushed the ball 16 times against the Steelers. Joe Mixon led the ground attack with 43 yards. Jake Browning made 42 passing attempts, accumulating 335 yards and achieving a passer rating of 69.

When it comes to turnovers, the Cincinnati defense has forced 23 takeaways, putting them 4th in the NFL. Overall, they are allowing 23 points per game and yielding 383.4 yards.

Can Kansas City Pull Off a Home Win?

Looking at the AFC-West standings, the Chiefs are in 1st place on a record of 9-6. In the AFC, Kansas City is in 3rd place heading into week 17. The Chiefs hold a 7-7-1 record against the spread. As we approach week 17, their scoring margin stands at +4.5 per game.

The Chiefs are coming off a 20-14 loss to the Raiders. Not only did the Chiefs lose the game, but they also didn’t cover the spread as 11-point favorites. The under bettors were successful in the Chiefs’ most recent game, with a combined total of 34 points. The game’s betting line was 40.5.

Offensively, Patrick Mahomes finished with 235 passing yards while completing 61% of his passes. On the ground, the Chiefs rushed the ball 25 times for 85 yards and converted 5 of 16 third-down opportunities in the game.

Facing the Bengals this week, the Chiefs defense has allowed an average of 17.7 points per game. They currently rank 5th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 287.3 yards per contest.

Chiefs vs. Bengals Player Props

As Jake Browning prepares for the upcoming matchup against Kansas City, the passing yards over/under is currently set at 235.5. Presently, the payout for surpassing this threshold stands at -116, while it’s -116 for staying below it.

When it comes to passing attempts among quarterbacks, Browning is currently positioned 32nd. His season statistics include 1,583 passing yards and a completion percentage of 72.0%. Considering that Kansas City’s defense features a good pass rush, look for Browning to struggle with less time in the pocket. My pick is to go with the under at 235.5 passing yards.

  • The Prop: Jake Browning Under 235.5 Passing Yards (-116)

Chiefs VS. Bengals Predictions

Starting as 3.0 point favorites at home, Kansas City has seen the lines move in their favor, now sitting at -7.

In this matchup, I like see the Chiefs’ defense doing a good job slowing down the Bengals’ offense. In their most recent game, they gave up just 205 yards and should build on that performance. Also, Kansas City should come out with plenty of motivation to avenge an embarrassing loss to the Raiders last week. I suggest locking in the Chiefs at -7.

The Pick: Chiefs -7 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook