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Broncos vs Bengals Odds - Banged-up Broncos bad enough to make Bengals
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Posted by Stan Simmons on 8/31/2009 9:08:42 AM
The Broncos vs Bengals odds are magical; they could represent the only
time all season that Denver and Cincinnati play meaningful football. _NFL
betting_ (http://www.betonline.com/sports-betting/football/nfl) fans shouldn’t
expect a ton of defense. Can the Bengals’ passing game and home field
advantage spoil Josh McDaniels’ head-coaching debut?
Broncos vs Bengals Odds: Bengals -3.5
* WHAT: NFL betting
* WHEN: Sunday, September 13, 1:00 p.m. ET
* WHERE: Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH
* KEY STAT: Bengals won last meeting in Cincinnati
* PICK: Bengals -3.5
Broncos vs Bengals odds maker breakdown: The Storyline
Both teams have low expectations for 2009 but should relish the chance to
face a weaker team and open the season with a win. McDaniels wants to quiet
his detractors but must do so with a depleted offense; the Bengals want to
show the league that their once-potent attack is back.
Broncos vs Bengals odds maker breakdown: Offense
Home-field advantage or not, the Bengals should field the superior
offensive team in Saturday’s _betting_ (http://www.betonline.com/) matchup.
They’
ve been careful with pivot Carson Palmer, who is listed as day-to-day but
should start the opener. He has a capable stable of targets; Chad Ochocinco
looked like his old self in the preseason, Laveranues Coles is as
surehanded as they come and rangy Chris Henry is a dangerous redzone threat
when he’
s not on legal trouble.
The Broncos have playmakers too – most experts feel Eddie Royal is the next
Wes Welker – but many of their top threats may not play, including Brandon
Marshall, Knowshon Moreno and possibly Kyle Orton. More on them later.
Betting Edge: Bengals
Broncos vs Bengals odds maker breakdown: Defense
Neither team will have opposing offenses shaking in their boots any time
soon, but the Bengals are better defensively than they get credit for. They’
re a bend-but-don’t break unit, not forcing many turnovers, but they ranked
around the middle of the pack in yards allowed last season. The D-Line did
a decent job pressuring quarterbacks in the preseason – especially Tom
Brady and the Patriots’ first-team offense. They shouldn’t have too much
trouble hurrying whoever starts for Denver.
Betting Edge: Bengals
Broncos vs Bengals odds maker breakdown: Special Teams
Bengal kicker Shayne Graham battled a groin injury during the preseason
and may not kick with full confidence; the Broncos have a capable kicker in
Matt Prater and Eddie Royal is an excellent return man. They have the
_sportsbook_ (http://www.betonline.com/sportsbook) edge here.
Betting Edge: Broncos
Broncos vs Bengals odds maker breakdown: Notable Injuries
Sorry, Denver – we can’t skip this category. Brandon Marshall is
suspended indefinitely; Knowshon Moreno is battling an MCL sprain and won’t be
at
full speed if he plays; Kyle Orton injured a finger on his throwing hand in
the third preseason game and could be ineffective if he plays. The Bengals’
maladies can’t hold a candle to that list.
Betting Edge: Bengals
Broncos vs Bengals betting breakdown: Outlook and Pick
Everything about the Broncos screams “2009 train wreck” and it could
start in Week 1 with a disappointing loss in a winnable game. The Bengals are
much healthier, their O-line could be improved (maybe first-rounder Andre
Smith will play), their defense is better and they’re at home. It sounds
strange to say it, but the Bengals are close to a slam-dunk. Enjoy it while it
lasts.
STAN’S PICK: Bengals -3.5
Stan Simmons first tasted football through the college game, but his
football handicapping has strictly focused on the professional sport. Not many
people devote as much time to the NFL as Simmons. For six days a week he
works, labors and handicaps the sport, and on the seventh he rests as the
games
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