When it comes to betting NFL odds, you have to be aware of the off-field problems that could distract a team through the season, and there may not be two better examples right now than Denver and Cincinnati, who meet in the first week of the regular season at Paul Brown Stadium.
Broncos vs Bengals odds - Sunday, September 13, 1:00 PM ET
Where to start with the Broncos? Was it the Jay Cutler situation? Was it the Brandon Marshall situation? Is it the god-awful defense? Let's go with all of the above. Josh McDaniels has a massive rebuilding job, and it starts at quarterback, where Kyle Orton isn't the solution, but he'll do. Marshall is back with the team, but he's obviously not happy and it could be a matter of time before the receiver acts up again. Brian Dawkins was brought in to bring some veteran leadership to the team, and they'll need it all because it's sure to be a tumultuous season in Denver.
The Bengals could be one of the top online betting sleeper picks of the year....or they could be a bomb, and there's no in-between for them. Carson Palmer is back and healthy, and Chad Ochocinco says he's motivated, but all it takes is a cold streak and he could be a distraction. A positive thing is the progress of Chris Henry, who has made more news for his off-field exploits, but he had a monster preseason and is looking to build on his immense potential. The defense was surprisingly good in 2008, and if they continue their improvement, they'll keep the Bengals in a few games.
Betting services have the Bengals as a 4-point favorite in your offshore sportsbook, and the Broncos have lost two of three trips to Cincinnati since 2000. The Bengals have more of an upside than the Broncos, as they have the talent on both sides of the ball, they just need to stay out of trouble. The Broncos aren't as talented as they once were, with trouble added to the mix, and the defense is a long way yet. Go with the Bengals in your NFL picks this week.
Broncos vs Bengals odds - Sunday, September 13, 1:00 PM ET
Where to start with the Broncos? Was it the Jay Cutler situation? Was it the Brandon Marshall situation? Is it the god-awful defense? Let's go with all of the above. Josh McDaniels has a massive rebuilding job, and it starts at quarterback, where Kyle Orton isn't the solution, but he'll do. Marshall is back with the team, but he's obviously not happy and it could be a matter of time before the receiver acts up again. Brian Dawkins was brought in to bring some veteran leadership to the team, and they'll need it all because it's sure to be a tumultuous season in Denver.
The Bengals could be one of the top online betting sleeper picks of the year....or they could be a bomb, and there's no in-between for them. Carson Palmer is back and healthy, and Chad Ochocinco says he's motivated, but all it takes is a cold streak and he could be a distraction. A positive thing is the progress of Chris Henry, who has made more news for his off-field exploits, but he had a monster preseason and is looking to build on his immense potential. The defense was surprisingly good in 2008, and if they continue their improvement, they'll keep the Bengals in a few games.
Betting services have the Bengals as a 4-point favorite in your offshore sportsbook, and the Broncos have lost two of three trips to Cincinnati since 2000. The Bengals have more of an upside than the Broncos, as they have the talent on both sides of the ball, they just need to stay out of trouble. The Broncos aren't as talented as they once were, with trouble added to the mix, and the defense is a long way yet. Go with the Bengals in your NFL picks this week.
