Sean Payton has been proven correct. Last spring, Payton gambled on Bo Nix in the NFL Draft and won. After cutting ties with the failed Russell Wilson experiment, Denver is playoff-bound with Nix under center. Payton deserves considerable credit for trusting his judgment as a quarterback whisperer. Now, the NFL Odds reward is a trip to Buffalo to face the heavily favored Bills. Previously it was said Buffalo’s Super Bowl window had closed. Instead, the Bills are rated as a serious Super Bowl threat. Still, Buffalo is getting another chance that nobody saw coming.
Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 12, 2025, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, NY |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Broncos | +9½ -120 | 46½ -115 | +385 |  |
| Bills | -9½ EV | 46½ -105 | -475 | |
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Denver Broncos Team Overview
Last game, the Denver Broncos won 38-9 against the Kansas City Chiefs as 11.5-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 40.5. Denver has a record of 10-7 straight up, 12-5 against the spread, and 11-6 over/under the total. Denver ranks 14th for total offense, 13th for passing, 13th for rushing, and 10th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 12th overall, 24th against the pass, 5th against the rush, and 5th for points allowed. Also, Denver ranks 15th for fewest turnovers lost and 9th for takeaways.
The surprising Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix are preparing to travel to upstate New York to face the Buffalo Bill. Correlate that it is the team’s first playoff game since Peyton Manning and Von Miller helped the team win the Super Bowl following the 2015 season. In turn, Denver’s playoff drought was the longest for a team after raising the Lombardi Trophy by four years. The Broncos’ clincher came 3,255 days after the 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Feb. 7, 2016, in Super Bowl 50. Hence, their reward as the AFC’s seventh seed is a trip to face Miller’s current team next weekend.
Buffalo Bills Team Overview
Last game, the Buffalo Bills lost 23-16 against the New England Patriots as 3-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 36.5. Buffalo has a record of 13-4 straight up, 10-7 against the spread, and 11-5-1 over/under the NFL Betting total. Buffalo ranks 11th for total offense, 10th for passing, 10th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 15th overall, 21st against the pass, 12th against the rush, and 12th for points allowed. Also, Bufalo ranks 1st for fewest turnovers lost and 7th for takeaways.
Denver has an excellent defense that has played the Chiefs hard twice. They beat them 38-0 in Denver during week 18 to clinch their playoff spot. The matchup may come down to the Denver defense limiting Allen and even trying to steal a few possessions. However, Denver has a losing record on the road. Also, Highmark Stadium presents a tough challenge for any opposing team, let alone a rookie quarterback.
The Biggest news for many in Buffalo will be the avoidance of the Cincinnati Bengals and MVP candidate Joe Burrow. The Bengals will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. Previously, many pundits thought the Bengals would be a bad matchup for the Bills and the Chiefs.
Broncos at Bills SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Buffalo’s home field and playoff experience should be the difference.
Broncos at Bills SBG Best Bets: Buffalo Bills.