Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28

NFL Game preview

The Arizona Cardinals will visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. The game will be held at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. It is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM and will be broadcast on FOX. The weather forecast suggests a cool day with a light breeze and broken clouds.

Arizona enters this game with a 3-12 record. They are 2-5 on the road this season. The Cincinnati Bengals have a 5-10 record and are 2-5 at home. This game will see Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon against Bengals coach Zac Taylor.

Arizona Cardinals Team Preview

The Arizona Cardinals are having a challenging season. In their recent game against the Atlanta Falcons, they lost 26-19 at home. Jacoby Brissett led with 203 passing yards and one touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

In their previous game against the Houston Texans, the Cardinals lost 40-20. Jacoby Brissett again showed his skills with 249 passing yards and three touchdowns. Trey McBride was a key player with 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The Cardinals have faced several injuries this season. Key players like Kyler Murray and Bam Knight are out for the rest of the season. The team will need to rely on their depth and remaining healthy players to finish strong.

Cardinals vs Bengals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Venue: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH USA
  • Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals +285, Bengals -362, Spread: Cardinals +7.0 (-105), Bengals -7.0 (-115), Total: 53.5

Cincinnati Bengals Team Preview

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a win against the Miami Dolphins. They won with a score of 45-21. Joe Burrow led the team with 309 passing yards and four touchdowns.

In their previous home game, the Bengals lost to the Baltimore Ravens. The score was 24-0. Despite having 18 first downs, they could not score against the Ravens’ defense.

Ja’Marr Chase is a key player for the Bengals. He had 10 receptions for 132 yards in the game against the Ravens. His performance is crucial for the Bengals’ offense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Arizona Cardinals are set to cover the spread against the Cincinnati Bengals. The current line is Cardinals +7.0 (-105). With the Bengals having a lower defensive rank in opponent scores and yards, the projected score is Bengals 28, Cardinals 24, making the Cardinals a strong pick to cover.

For the over/under, the total is set at 53.5. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with the Bengals ranking 1st in passing yards and the Cardinals ranking 7th in rushing yards. The projected total score is 52, suggesting a pick for the under.