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On Sunday night at 8:30 the Cincinnati Bengals (8-1) will be on the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals (7-2).
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Cardinals 27 – Bengals 22 with an over/under of 48.5. The Cardinals have the second best point differential (+117) and the Bengals have the third best (+83). The Bengals’ offense ranks seventh in yards per game (376.1) and points scored (235). They will be up against a Cardinals defense that rank third in fewest yards allowed per game (316.1) and are tied for 10th in fewest points allowed (185).
The Cardinals’ offense ranks first in yards per game (421.1) and second in points scored (302). They will be facing a Bengals defense that ranks 11th in fewest yards allowed per game (338.8) and first in fewest points allowed (152). The Bengals have a (+3) turnover margin compared to (+1) for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals have won three straight games and are playing great football, as evidenced by their most recent road victory against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bengals are coming off their first loss of the season and will have a tough time stealing a win in Arizona.
PREDICTION: Cardinals 27, Bengals 24
