Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals Betting Pick
In one of the most anticipated matchups of Week 5, two struggling teams with identical 1-3 records are set to face off this Sunday in the National Football League.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be taking on the Arizona Cardinals in a game that holds significant importance for both teams, who currently find themselves at the bottom of their respective divisions.
The oddsmakers have made the Cincinnati Bengals the favorite in this game. Cincinnati is listed at -3 over Arizona, and the total for this game is at 44.5 points.
Bengals Off to Slow 2023 Start
The Cincinnati Bengals have had a challenging start to the season, winning just one of their first four games. Their offensive struggles are evident, averaging a meager 12.3 points per game. In two of their four outings, they scored only a single field goal.
Looking at their stats, their running game has been particularly disappointing, mustering only 70 yards per game.
Joe Mixon, the team’s star running back, has been unable to find his rhythm, and quarterback Joe Burrow has faced difficulties escaping pressure in the pocket.
Ja’Marr Chase, the Bengals’ top receiver, has yet to find the end zone this season despite amassing 29 receptions and 284 yards. Cincinnati is eager to regain momentum in this road game before returning home to host the Seattle Seahawks next week.
Arizona Competing but Not Winning
On the other side of the field, despite their 1-3 record, the Arizona Cardinals have shown promise and competitiveness in their early-season matchups. Joshua Dobbs has led the Cardinals’ offense efficiently, throwing four touchdown passes without any interceptions. Dobbs’ stats reveal an impressive 87 completions out of 123 attempts for 814 yards this season.
Marquise Brown has emerged as Dobbs’ primary target, boasting 21 receptions and two touchdowns. Former Steelers running back James Conner has spearheaded the rushing attack with 62 carries, 318 yards, and two touchdowns.
However, Dobbs has also contributed to the ground game, accumulating 141 rushing yards, albeit with three fumbles, one of which resulted in a loss. The Cardinals’ defense currently ranks 25th in the league in points allowed, giving up an average of 25.5 points per game.
Looking at the Cardinals‘ upcoming schedule, they are hosting this game against the Bengals. Still, they will subsequently face back-to-back divisional rivals, with matchups against the Rams and Seahawks on the horizon.
Interesting Game in Week 5
This upcoming football game promises to be intriguing. The Bengals are expected to bounce back at some point, and their recent struggles have raised questions, particularly concerning Joe Burrow’s recovery from injury. This is a game he should be able to get back to form. Arizona is not great defensively, and they do not have an answer for the talent of Ja’Marr Chase.
Look for that combination to get it going and get back on track finally. We are betting the Cincinnati Bengals to win this game on the road.
The final bet for the game is the Cincinnati Bengals -3 over the Arizona Cardinals.
