The Cardinals are all set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct 8. This week 5 game is slated to kick off at 4:05 ET and will be shown on FOX. Cincinnati enters this contest as 3-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 44.5. Can the Bengals come out on top as the favorite? Our Cardinals vs. Bengals predictions and player props await you below.
Cardinals vs. Bengals Odds
- Spread: Bengals -3
- Total 44.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct 8
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale AZ
- TV: FOX
Bengals Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bengals have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Cincinnati has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 8 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Bengals have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Cincinnati posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Cardinals Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cardinals have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Arizona has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 19 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Do the Bengals Have a Shot at a Win at Glendale?
In the AFC-North standings, the Bengals are placed 4th with a record of 1-3. Within the AFC, Cincinnati holds the 15th spot as they approach week 5. When it comes to the spread, the Bengals have a 0-4 record. Heading into week 5, their scoring margin is at -11.2 (per game).
This week, the Bengals aim to recover from their 27-3 loss to the Titans. In addition to losing straight-up, the Bengals also lost vs. the spread as 2.5-point favorites. In their most recent game, the over/under line was 41.5 points and by combining for 30 points, the under hit.
The Bengals’ offense produced a total of 211 yards against the Titans. On third downs, the Bengals achieved a conversion rate of 22.2%. Notably, Joe Mixon led the rushing attack with 67 yards, while Joe Burrow passed for 165 yards.
The Bengals’ defense has, on average, allowed 364.2 yards and 23.5 points per contest (16th). Leading up to this game, they’ve permitted a 63.6% completion rate and yielded six passing touchdowns. In terms of run defense, they rank 30th in the NFL.
Do the Cardinals Stand a Chance at Home?
Going into their matchup vs. Cincinnati, the Cardinals are 1-3 overall and are going into their 3rd home game of the season. Looking at the standings, the Cardinals are 4th in the NFC-West and 14th in the NFC. Leading up to this week’s game, it’s worth mentioning that the Cardinals have been positioned as the underdog in all of their prior games. Their current ATS record stands at 3-1, accompanied by a scoring margin of -3.5.
The Cardinals played on the road vs. the 49ers in week 4, but they came up short, losing by a score of 35-16. With their 19 point loss, the Cardinals also were handed a defeat on their ATS record. Going into the game, they were 14.5-point underdogs. The over/under line for the game was 44 points, and the teams managed to surpass it, recording a combined total of 51 points.
On offense, the Cardinals finished with 362 yards against the 49ers. On third-down situations, the Cardinals had a 53.3% conversion rate. Notably, James Conner led the rushing attack with 52 yards, while Joshua Dobbs passed for 265 yards.
Thus far, the Cardinals’ defense has given up an average of 374.5 yards per game and 25.5 points per contest (23rd). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 69.8% and have surrendered five passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 22nd in the NFL.
Cardinals vs. Bengals Player Prop
For this week 5 matchup James Conner has a rushing yards prop set at 58.5. The over is offering a payout of -128, which implies odds of 56%, while the under is paying out at -105 (51%).
This season, James Conner currently ranks 8th among running backs in rushing attempts with a total of 318 yards. Going into this week’s game, he has an average of 5 yards per carry.
Conner’s prop of 58.5 yards has a lot value on the over. I see him capitalizing on his matchup against the NFL’s 30th-ranked defense in rushing yards allowed.
The Prop: James Conner Over 58.5 Rushing Yards (-128)
Cardinals vs. Bengals Predictions
After starting as the 9.5-point road favorites, Cincinnati is still in the favored position, although the lines have shifted to -3.
I’m going with Arizona on the spread, with the line sitting at +3. I anticipate the Arizona rushing offense capitalizing on the vulnerabilities in Cincinnati’s defense, as they struggled against Tennessee. Also, it’s difficult to back the Bengals right now with QB Joe Burrow currently playing through injury. Lock in Arizona at +3.
The Pick: Cardinals +3 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook