Bengals vs Cardinals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 17, 2025
Last updated: Dec 28, 2025, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 21, 2025, 5:00AM
The Cincinnati Bengals will sqaure off with the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 17 action at Paycor Stadium on Monday, starting at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bengals vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cincinnati vs Arizona NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bengals a 72% chance of defeating the Cardinals at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals vs Cardinals: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Paycor Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bengals $1.30, Cardinals $3.65
- Line: Bengals -7 ($1.91), Cardinals +7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 53 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bengals at $1.30 and the Cardinals at $3.65.
The Bengals are 7-point favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cardinals (+7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 53 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Bengals and the Cardinals have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 53-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Bengals vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Arizona at $3.65 with Bet365
- Line: Cardinals +7 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 53 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Bengals vs Cardinals best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Bengals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Bengals vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bengals vs Cardinals at Paycor Stadium in Week 17 is the Bengals winning 30-23.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cincinnati vs Arizona game in Week 17, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For in-depth analysis from US experts,, check out Dimers' detailed Bengals vs Cardinals prediction.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bengals vs Cardinals: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Cardinals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase is the most likely player to score the first TD in Bengals vs Cardinals.
Chase has an 11.6% chance of getting in for six first at Paycor Stadium, while the Bengals WR has a 53.0% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals First TD Tips
- Ja'Marr Chase: 11.6% probability
- Chase Brown: 10.8% probability
- Tee Higgins: 9.8% probability
- Samaje Perine: 5.8% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 3.5% probability
Cardinals First TD Tips
- Trey McBride: 9.4% probability
- Michael Carter: 6.5% probability
- Michael Wilson: 6.4% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 5.3% probability
- Emari Demercado: 3.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Ja'Marr Chase: 53.0% probability
- Chase Brown: 50.4% probability
- Tee Higgins: 47.2% probability
- Samaje Perine: 31.5% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 20.6% probability
Cardinals Anytime TD Tips
- Trey McBride: 43.1% probability
- Michael Carter: 32.5% probability
- Michael Wilson: 32.1% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 27.2% probability
- Emari Demercado: 18.5% probability
Bengals-Cardinals Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bengals' Joe Burrow is projected for 275 passing yards, while the Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett is expected to throw for 265 yards.
Bengals Starting QB
- Joe Burrow: 275 projected passing yards
Cardinals Starting QB
- Jacoby Brissett: 265 projected passing yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Chase Brown: 61 projected yards
- Samaje Perine: 39 projected yards
- Joe Burrow: 8 projected yards
Cardinals Rushing Yards
- Michael Carter: 50 projected yards
- Emari Demercado: 21 projected yards
- Corey Kiner: 19 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 93 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 63 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 30 projected yards
- Chase Brown: 26 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 20 projected yards
Cardinals Receiving Yards
- Trey McBride: 81 projected yards
- Michael Wilson: 55 projected yards
- Marvin Harrison: 43 projected yards
- Elijah Higgins: 24 projected yards
- Michael Carter: 20 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cincinnati vs Arizona game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bengals vs Cardinals: Week 17 Essential Details
The NFL Week 17 game between the Bengals and Cardinals at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Bengals vs Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Monday 29 December 2025
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Paycor Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Arizona predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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