Bengals vs Chiefs Predictions: Kelce looking to strike
After surviving a late rally from the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to move to 2-0 when they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday (21:25, live on Sky Sports Action).
The Chiefs enjoyed a 27-20 victory over the Ravens, while the Bengals were stunned in their opener with a 16-10 home defeat to the New England Patriots. Read on for my Bengals vs Chiefs prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.
Bengals vs Chiefs Betting Tips
Team News
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is currently trying to overcome a wrist injury but he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting he'll feature at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
Tee Higgins is expected to be sidelined with a hamstring problem, as is Kris Jenkins (thumb). B.J Hill looks set to overcome a knee injury, while Amarius Mims' participation in practice this week has been limited due to a pectoral issue.
As for the Chiefs, Hollywood Brown remains the only notable absentee for Andy Reid, as the wide receiver continues to deal with a shoulder problem.
Unsurprisingly, the Chiefs are favourites on the moneyline at 2/5, implying that they have a 71.4% chance of claiming a second victory of the season.
The Bengals are currently priced at 2/1 straight up, while both teams are 10/11 to cover the spread which is set at 5.5 at the time of writing.
Kansas City Chiefs (-5.5) @ 10/11
Prior to 2023, Cincinnati appeared to have the edge over Kansas City, winning seven of their previous eight meetings.
However, in the two games at Arrowhead last year, the Chiefs won both match-ups - a 23-20 triumph in the AFC Championship game, and a 25-17 regular-season victory in December.
Cincinnati know that they need to respond after a woeful performance against the Patriots last week, and their schedule doesn't get any easier here. The Bengals are notoriously slow starters but they looked out-of-sorts against New England.
With home advantage, and after a positive result against the Ravens, the Chiefs are good enough to not only win on Sunday, but cover the spread in the process.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
Travis Kelce to score a touchdown anytime @ 20/23
Travis Kelce continues to be a threat in the Chiefs offence, scoring eight touchdowns over the course of last year.
The tight end is the go-to guy for Patrick Mahomes, and he will look to exploit any space left by the Cincinnati defence.
Kelce scored his one and only touchdown against the Bengals in 2022, so he'll be eager to improve on that record, and looks to be a good option for Sunday's encounter.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
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