Cardinals vs Bengals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Dec 2025

NFL Betting Preview: Cardinals vs Bengals

The Arizona Cardinals square off against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, December 28.

We’re sweet on the Cardinals putting up a fight against the Bengals and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -112 when it comes to the +7 that is available.

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Arizona Cardinals suffered a seventh consecutive defeat when losing 26-19 in their previous game. This was at home to Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals moved the ball for 320 yards, including 188 passing and 132 rushing yards. Their output included 16 first downs and one passing TD.

Cincinnati Bengals have now suffered four straight home defeats. In their last game, they won on the road at Hard Rock Stadium when beating Miami Dolphins 45-21. The Bengals totaled 407 yards, with 302 through the air and 105 on the ground. They picked up 23 first downs and found the end zone 6 times.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 34-20 in favor of the Bengals when they last played the Cardinals, with the matchup taking place at State Farm Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Jacoby Brissett

252.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Joe Burrow

264.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Cardinals vs Bengals Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Cardinals vs Bengals betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the Cardinals can produce a strong performance in this NFL battle. Our pick is that the underdogs will cover the +7 line and you can currently get -112.

Sportsgambler.com brings strong NFL expertise, built on knowing the team news as soon as it’s confirmed. Recent form plays a big part in our predictions and we always back it up with the most relevant stats.

Key Cardinals vs Bengals stats:

• The +7 line has been covered by Cardinals in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +7 line has been covered by Cardinals in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Bengals in 8 consecutive games at home.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Bengals in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Bengals in 13 of their last 15 games this season.

Cardinals +7 Probability

The top betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joe Burrow Under 264.5 Passing Yards -114

Joe Burrow (Bengals) can be backed at -114 to record fewer than 264.5 passing yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, making this an appealing wager.

Latest Joe Burrow Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 264.5

-114

Under 264.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-114

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Michael Carter Under 45.5 Rushing Yards -114

Michael Carter (Cardinals) can be backed at -114 to record fewer than 45.5 rushing yards. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this Player Rushing Yards wager is worth backing.

Latest Michael Carter Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 45.5

-114

Under 45.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

Cardinals 30 - 28 Bengals

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Cardinals landing a 30-28 win. A close matchup is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Cardinals vs Bengals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

The sportsbooks have Cincinnati Bengals at -323 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 76% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Arizona Cardinals are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +260.

The current spread is 7 and the total points line is 53.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest NFL data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 53.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Cardinals

+260

Bengals

-323

Point Spread

Cardinals +7

-112

Bengals -7

-108

Total Points

Under 53.5

-110

Over 53.5

-110

Receiving Yards

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

Over 85.5

-114

Under 85.5

-114

Trey McBride (Cardinals)

Over 76.5

-114

Under 76.5

-114

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

Over 60.5

-114

Under 60.5

-114

Michael Wilson (Cardinals)

Over 51.5

-114

Under 51.5

-114

Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals)

Over 39.5

-114

Under 39.5

-114

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-114

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 20.5

-114

Under 20.5

-114

Michael Carter (Cardinals)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 52.5

-114

Under 52.5

-114

Michael Carter (Cardinals)

Over 45.5

-114

Under 45.5

-114

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 35.5

-114

Under 35.5

-114

Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-114

Passing Yards

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

Over 264.5

-114

Under 264.5

-114

Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals)

Over 252.5

-114

Under 252.5

-114

Bengals Home Form Shows Four Straight Defeats

The Bengals have suffered four defeats in a row at Paycor Stadium. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 28.00 points per contest and conceding 30.50.

The Cardinals are on a skid of three consecutive road losses. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 20.90 points per contest and conceding 25.30.

The Cardinals defeated the Bengals 36-23 when the teams last met at Paycor Stadium.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O53.5	U53.5
Bengals Home Stats		4-6	58.50	28.00	30.50	7	3
Cardinals Away Stats		2-8	46.20	20.90	25.30	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
• U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Arizona Cardinals Stats

Cincinnati Bengals Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 53.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 53.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.80 pts and allowed 31.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 20.90 pts and allowed 25.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 57.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 58.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 53.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.40 pts and allowed 30.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 30.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 354.60 Yds. Allowed 352.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 87.10 Yds. Allowed 143.30 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 267.50 Yds. Allowed 209.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 3.70 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 2.00 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.80. Allowed 22.00
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.30
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 5.10
• Penalty Yards: Lost 47.30 Yds. Gained 41.40 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 366.00 Yds. Allowed 408.70 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 104.40 Yds. Allowed 168.00 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 261.60 Yds. Allowed 240.70 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.10 TD. Allowed 3.60 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.20 TD. Allowed 1.90 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 22.20. Allowed 21.30
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.10. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.60. Committed by opponents 5.40
• Penalty Yards: Lost 35.30 Yds. Gained 44.60 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 348.50 Yds. Allowed 327.80 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 121.10 Yds. Allowed 121.20 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 227.40 Yds. Allowed 206.60 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.20 TD. Allowed 2.70 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 1.10 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.90. Allowed 19.60
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 0.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 6.10
• Penalty Yards: Lost 49.40 Yds. Gained 51.90 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 384.00 Yds. Allowed 409.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 104.60 Yds. Allowed 164.20 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 279.40 Yds. Allowed 245.20 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.40 TD. Allowed 3.60 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 0.60 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 2.60 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 24.00. Allowed 21.90
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.70. Committed by opponents 1.20
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.10. Committed by opponents 5.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 40.40 Yds. Gained 47.90 Yds

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