Bengals vs Bills NFL Divisional Round: odds and predictions: Who is the favorite?

The Cincinnati Bengals will head to Highmark Stadium to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 22 for the divisional round of the playoffs.

Sunday’s showdown is a rematch of their canceled game three weeks ago. The last encounter between the two teams in Week 17 was cut short after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a heart attack on the field.

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Sizzling-hot teams

This weekend’s game is expected to be one of the most exciting of the season, as it features two of the hottest teams in the league. The Bengals are on a nine-game winning streak, while Buffalo has eight consecutive wins.

The Bills have been highly touted to win the Super Bowl since the preseason. These preliminary expectations, along with their early season performance, are factors contributing to their being slight favorites to win against the Bengals.

However, oddsmakers do not rule out Joe Burrow’s squad, who turned out better numbers in the second half of the regular season, winning all of their games. The team also played a bit better in overall offense compared to the Bills during this period.

Bengals vs Bills NFL Divisional Round: odds and predictions: Who is the favorite?

According to BetMGM, Buffalo is the betting favorite for Sunday’s matchup. The spread sits at -5.5 (-110) for this AFC divisional round playoff showdown. The Bengals vs. Bills Over/Under is set at a total of 48.5 points for the game. The Bengals will likely deliver a competitive showing, and could cover this spread.

These predictions consider the latest injury reports for both teams, performances of principal players, offensive and defensive comparisons, and how they have done in their most recent games.

The Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills match will take place on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.