- The Broncos are -3 point favorites vs the Cardinals
- Total (Over/Under): 38.5 points
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The Arizona Cardinals (1-0-0) visit Empower Field at Mile High to take on the Denver Broncos (1-0-0) on Aug. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Denver, CO, CO.
The – are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at ().
The Cardinals vs. Broncos Over/Under is total points for the game.
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Cardinals vs. Broncos Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Cardinals | |||
| Broncos |
Cardinals vs. Broncos Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Broncos will win this game with 71.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Cardinals vs Broncos Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Cardinals will cover the spread with 66.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Cardinals players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today
- James Conner has hit the Receptions Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+8.05 Units / 59% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Broncos players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Broncos Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Evan Engram has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 88% ROI)
Cardinals Best Bets:
- The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 2H Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.60 Units / 77% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 games (+5.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have covered the 2H Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.05 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have covered the 4Q Spread in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
Broncos Best Bets:
- The Denver Broncos have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.45 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games (+7.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have covered the 4Q Spread in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.75 Units / 60% ROI)
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread last NFL season, the Cardinals were ( Units / ROI).
- Cardinals are 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -5.14% ROI
- Cardinals are 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI
- Cardinals are 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / ROI
Broncos Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread last NFL season, the Broncos were ( Units / ROI).
- Broncos are 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units / 15.71% ROI
- Broncos are 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.25 Units / 11.34% ROI
- Broncos are 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -20.25% ROI
Arizona Cardinals: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Broncos
The Cardinals were winless (0-4) vs top 10 run offenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .335.
The Cardinals were 6-3 (.667) at home last season — T-9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .524.
The Cardinals were 1-6 (.143) when rushing less than 25 times last season — 10th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .278.
The Cardinals were winless (0-6) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .249.
Denver Broncos: Keys to the Game vs. the Arizona Cardinals
The Broncos were 7-2 (.778) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season — 9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .611.
The Broncos were 7-2 (.778) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season — T-6th-best in NFL; League Avg: .598.
The Broncos were 9-3 (.750) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties last season — 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .531.
The Broncos were undefeated (5-0) vs bottom 10 offenses last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .729.
Additional Matchup Notes for Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos
The Broncos averaged 0.50 epa per play on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Cardinals allowed 0.31 epa per play on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-4th-worst in NFL.
The Broncos were successful on 58.7% of plays they ran on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 4th-best in NFL. The Cardinals allowed a success rate of 62.1% on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-worst in NFL.
The Broncos scored 5.5 points per Red Zone drive in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-best in NFL. The Cardinals allowed 4.9 points per Red Zone drive in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-4th-worst in NFL.
The Cardinals were successful on just 6.2% of pass attempts when their QB was under pressure in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL. The Broncos had pressured opposing QBs on 34.8% of passing plays in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
The Cardinals were successful on just 37.7% of rush attempts against a base rush last season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Broncos allowed a success rate of just 41.2% on rush attempts with a base rush last season — 3rd-best in NFL.
The Cardinals were successful on just 34.4% of pass attempts on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Broncos pressured opposing QBs on 38.7% of pass attempts on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-best in NFL.
Arizona Cardinals Offense: Important Stats
The Cardinals converted late downs on just 6 of 198 plays (3%) with 7-10 yards to go last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 6%.
The Cardinals converted late downs on 3 of 27 plays (11%) with over 10 yards to go in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 3%.
The Cardinals had 8 rushes of 20+ yards in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — most in NFL.
The Cardinals ran successful plays on 26% of rush attempts on play action passes last season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 53%.
Denver Broncos Offense: Important Stats
The Broncos averaged 0.17 epa per play on contested throws last season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.06.
The Broncos targeted TEs 13% of the time (72 Pass Attempts/570 plays) last season — 3rd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 21%.
The Broncos were sacked on just 4% of pass attempts (24/594) last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 7%.
The Broncos ran successful plays on 39% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter last season — 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
Arizona Cardinals Defense: Important Stats
The Cardinals defense sacked opposing QBs on just 6% of pass attempts (1/17) when they pressured the QB in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 35%.
The Cardinals defense has allowed successful plays on 54% of pass attempts from their own territory since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
The Cardinals defense allowed successful plays on 57% of pass attempts from their own territory last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 48%.
The Cardinals defense has allowed first downs on 45% of plays on 3rd down since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.
Denver Broncos Defense: Important Stats
The Broncos defense allowed successful plays on 38% of plays last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Broncos defense allowed successful plays on 24% of rush attempts in the 4th quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 41%.
The Broncos defense sacked opponents 63 times last season — most in NFL.
The Broncos defense averaged 3.7 sacks per game last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 2.4.
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