Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos Prediction

Do sportbooks really think there's an undisputed favorite in the NFL 1/8 final match between Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos? A great question that we decided to address in our prediction. The previous head-to-head encounter, which took place a year earlier, was dominated by the current visitors (24:22). So, it's a bit early to fully agree with the bookmakers' odds.

Buffalo

The regular season ended for Buffalo with a loss to New England (16:23). However, this was solely due to a lack of motivation. Thanks to a winning streak of three games in December, the team had resolved all issues ahead of time, which allowed them to field a reserve lineup. Now, Sean McDermott's charges are once again required to work at full capacity. Especially since they indeed have good chances for the final championship. Josh Allen remains a prominent leader, seriously contending for the MVP award.

Denver

Denver appears slightly weaker in all aspects, but that's not a big deal. The team has done a phenomenal amount of work over the last few months, managing to rise from the ranks of hopeless mediocrities. The guys consistently put up significant resistance against the best of the best, demonstrating grand ambitions time and again. Just last week, Sean Payton's crew had a blast against Kansas (38:0), which clearly boosted their confidence in their capabilities.

Editorial Prediction

In this match, Denver, in our view, is obliged to give Buffalo a bit of trouble. The hosts do not possess such a total advantage in class, and we expect that they won't get off with just a scare despite the huge support from the fans. A victory for the visiting team with a handicap of +13.5 is a reasonable option for the match.