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The Cincinnati Bengals (1-3) and the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) square off at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
The Bengals rank worst in total offense (236 yards per game), but they’ve played slightly better on defense, ranking 23rd with 364.3 yards allowed per game. The Cardinals are compiling 22 points per contest on offense this season (18th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 25.5 points per contest (25th-ranked) on defense.
Bengals vs. Cardinals Picks
The Bengals are projected by Splash Inc. users to win, but not cover the spread, against the Cardinals on Sunday. Right now, 59.7% of users are picking them to win, while 52.9% expect the Cardinals to cover the 3-point spread.
Game Info: Bengals vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Glendale, Arizona
- Stadium: State Farm Stadium
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Here’s a look at some betting insights for Cincinnati (-3) versus Arizona on Sunday. The total is set at 44.5 points for this game.
Game Trends for Bengals
- The Bengals are winless against the spread so far this season (0-3-1).
- The Bengals have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3 points or more this season (0-1-1).
- Out of the Bengals’ four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Stats & Insights for Bengals
- The Bengals have been a bottom-five offense this year, ranking worst with 236 yards per game. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked 23rd in the NFL (364.3 yards allowed per game).
- The Bengals rank second-worst in scoring offense (12.3 points per game), but they’ve been a little better on defense, ranking 18th with 23.5 points allowed per game.
- The Bengals rank fourth-worst in passing offense (166 passing yards per game), but they’ve been a little better on defense, ranking 14th with 207.3 passing yards allowed per contest.
- It’s been a difficult stretch for the Bengals in terms of running the ball, as they rank second-worst in rushing offense (70 rushing yards per game) and second-worst in rushing defense (157 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- The Bengals are averaging a 33.9% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 26th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 21st, giving up a 42.3% third-down percentage.
- While the Bengals’ defense ranks 24th with 6 yards per play allowed, they’ve been worse on offense, ranking worst with 4.3 yards per play.
- With five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against three turnovers committed (seventh in NFL), the Bengals (+2) own the 12th-ranked turnover margin in the league.
Best Players for Bengals
- Joe Burrow: 728 PASS YDS / 182 YPG / 57.6% / 2 TD / 2 INT
- Joe Mixon: 59 CAR / 247 YDS / 61.8 YPG / 1 TD / 9 REC / 67 YDS / 16.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Trayveon Williams: 4 CAR / 15 YDS / 3.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Ja’Marr Chase: 29 REC / 284 YDS / 71 YPG / 0 TD
- Tee Higgins: 12 REC / 129 YDS / 32.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Tyler Boyd: 17 REC / 127 YDS / 31.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Daxton Hill: 34 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT / 3 PD
Game Trends for Cardinals
- The Cardinals have a 3-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Cardinals are 3-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The Cardinals have hit the over in three of their four games with a set total (75%).
Stats & Insights for Cardinals
- The Cardinals are putting up 337.8 total yards per game on offense this season (12th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 374.5 total yards per contest (26th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored the Cardinals rank 18th in the NFL (22 points per game), and they are 25th on defense (25.5 points allowed per contest).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Cardinals are posting 194.3 passing yards per contest (23rd-ranked). They rank 24th in the NFL on defense (242.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 143.5 rushing yards per game on offense, the Cardinals rank sixth in the NFL. On defense they rank 23rd, giving up 132 rushing yards per game.
- The Cardinals rank 10th in third-down conversion rate (42.9%) on offense, but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking third-worst in the NFL with a 51.1% third-down percentage allowed.
- In terms of yards per play, the Cardinals rank ninth in the NFL (5.8) and 27th defensively (6.1 yards allowed per play).
- At +3, the Cardinals sport the ninth-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and two turnovers committed (fourth in NFL).
Best Players for Cardinals
- Joshua Dobbs: 814 PASS YDS / 203.5 YPG / 70.7% / 4 TD / 0 INT / 24 CAR / 141 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- James Conner: 62 CAR / 318 YDS / 79.5 YPG / 2 TD / 8 REC / 30 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Marquise Brown: 21 REC / 239 YDS / 59.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Michael Wilson: 14 REC / 237 YDS / 59.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Zach Ertz: 20 REC / 136 YDS / 34 YPG / 0 TD
- Kyzir White: 37 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
