- Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ
- TV: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (+9.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 42.5
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, will be the venue for the matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The Cardinals enter the game as 9.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 42.5.
Bengals vs Cardinals Odds
Moneyline
Cincinnati Bengals -165
Arizona Cardinals +140
Point Spread
Cincinnati Bengals -3.0 (-110)
Arizona Cardinals 3.0 (-110)
Total
Over 44.0 (-115)
Under 44.0 (-105)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Cincinnati Bengals currently hold a 1-3 record for the season. In their most recent game against the Titans, they suffered a 27-3 loss. Quarterback Joe Burrow had a pass completion rate of 66.7% and threw for 165 yards with no interceptions. Ja’Marr Chase led the receiving corps with 73 yards on 7 catches. Running back Joe Mixon rushed for 67 yards on 14 attempts. The Bengals totaled 211 yards on 51 plays, with 72 yards gained from rushing. Defensively, the Bengals allowed 173 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 227 passing yards on 19 completions.
So far this season, the Bengals have averaged 12.3 points per game and 70.0 rushing yards per game, ranking them 31st in the NFL in rushing offense. They have accumulated a total of 944 yards and have recorded 36 first downs. The Bengals have committed 21 penalties for 139 yards and have turned the ball over 3 times. Their offensive touchdowns include 2 passing and 1 rushing.
In terms of defense, the Bengals have allowed an average of 23.5 points per game. They give up an average of 157.0 rushing yards per game and have allowed 628 rushing yards in total. Their pass defense ranks 14th in the NFL, allowing 829 passing yards and a completion percentage of 63.6%. Overall, the Bengals have surrendered an average of 364.3 yards per game.
The Arizona Cardinals currently have a 1-3 record for the season. In their last game against the 49ers, they were defeated 35-16. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw for 265 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Running back James Conner rushed for 52 yards on 11 carries. Marquise Brown led the team in receiving yards with 96 on 7 catches. The Cardinals gained a total of 362 yards on 67 plays, with 105 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Defensively, they allowed 271 passing yards on 20 completions and 124 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
On average, the Cardinals gain 337.8 yards per game, with 143.5 rushing yards per game. They have accumulated 574 rushing yards in total. They have committed 34 penalties for 303 yards, ranking them first in the NFL in penalty yards. In terms of passing, the Cardinals have recorded 777 passing yards with an average of 194.3 yards per game. They have scored an average of 22.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Cardinals have allowed an average of 242.5 passing yards per game and 132.0 rushing yards per game. They have given up a total of 528 rushing yards and 102 points. The defense has recorded 5 takeaways, consisting of 3 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. They have allowed a completion percentage of 95.2% on 20 completions. The Cardinals are surrendering an average of 25.5 points per game.
Predict the outcome of the Bengals/Cardinals game against the spread:
The Pick: Take the Bengals -9.5
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