Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs: AFC Championship Betting Guide

The Cincinnati Bengals (10-7) face the Kansas City Chiefs (12-5) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC Championship Game. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup. The Chiefs are favored to win at -335, currently marked as 7.0-point favorites, while the Bengals are at +260. The total points line is set at 54.5, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -115.

• The Bengals (-110) have a 12-7-0 ATS record this season, while the Chiefs (-110) hold a record of 10-9-0.
• The Bengals have a 8-10-1 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total points line, 10 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Chiefs have a 12-7-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Bengals averaged 27.1 points per game during the regular season (T7th in the league). Comparatively, the Chiefs averaged 28.2 (4th).
• Defensively, the Bengals gave up 22.1 points per game during the regular season (17th in the league), while the Chiefs gave up an average of 21.4 points (8th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of just 361.5, the Bengals ranked 13th in the league for total yards per game during the regular season. Comparatively, the Chiefs ranked 3rd with 396.8 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Bengals gave up 350.8 per game during the regular season (18th in the league), while the Chiefs gave up an average of 368.9 (27th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Bengals recorded 259.0 passing yards per game during the regular season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Chiefs' defense gave up 251.4 passing yards per game (27th).
• Meanwhile, the Chiefs recorded 281.8 passing yards per game during the regular season (4th in the league), while the Bengals' defense gave up 248.4 passing yards per game (26th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Bengals recorded 102.5 rushing yards per game during the regular season (23rd in the league). Conversely, the Chiefs gave up 117.6 rushing yards per game (21st).
• On the other hand, the Chiefs recorded 115.0 rushing yards per game during the regular season (16th in the league), while the Bengals are giving up 102.5 rushing yards per game (5th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Bengals recorded 21 total takeaways during the regular season (T17th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Chiefs, who recorded 29 (T5th).
• On offense, the Bengals recorded 21 total giveaways during the regular season (12th in the league), bettering the Chiefs' number of 25 (T23rd).

First to Score

The Bengals are +130 to score first, while the Chiefs are -159.

• The Bengals have scored first in eight of their 19 games this season.
• The Chiefs have scored first in 13 of their 19 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Bengals have recorded the first touchdown in six of their 19 games this season.
• The Chiefs have recorded the first touchdown in 13 of their 19 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Cincinnati Touchdown 4 / 19 +285

Cincinnati Field Goal 4 / 19 +425

Cincinnati Safety 0 / 19 +8000

Kansas City Touchdown 12 / 19 +130

Kansas City Field Goal 1 / 19 +400

Kansas City Safety 0 / 19 +8000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Bengals are +175 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chiefs are -225.

• The Bengals have been the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 19 games this season.
• The Chiefs have been the first to score 10 points in 14 of their 19 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chiefs are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -196, while the Bengals are +165.

• The Bengals have a 9-6-4 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Chiefs hold a record of 11-4-4.

Last Time They Met

The Bengals recorded a 34-31 victory over the Chiefs at Paul Brown Stadium when these teams last met in Week 17, 2021. Ja'Marr Chase was dominant during that matchup, finishing with 266 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.