The Kansas City Chiefs still hold a one-game lead in the AFC conference, this time after a dominant display against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. While the team locked up the AFC West and a playoff berth, they still have something to play for as they look to hang on to the No. 1 seed.
According to Tipico Sportsbook, Kansas City will be a 4.5-point favorite over Cincinnati with an over/under point total of 48.5 points scored. The money line is -220 for the Chiefs and +175 for the Bengals. Both Kansas City and Cincinnati are 8-7 against the spread this season.
The Bengals lead the all-time series against the Chiefs 15-14 dating back to their first meeting in 1968. The last time these two teams played in 2018, Kansas City had a dominant showing against Cincinnati, defeating an Andy Dalton-led team 45-10. The last time the Chiefs managed a win against the Bengals in Cincinnati was 1984 when Todd Blackledge was the QB for Kansas City.
This time around, Joe Burrow is running the show for the Bengals and he’s fresh off a 525-yard, 4-touchdown passing performance. Patrick Mahomes is coming off of what Andy Reid described as “one of his great games.” This should also prove to be a big test for a Kansas City defense that has been flat-out dominant as of late.
There’s a lot at stake for both teams in this game too. Cincinnati is trying to keep their claim to the top spot in the AFC North division, while a win puts the Chiefs that much closer to the No. 1 seed.
