Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos Prediction, 12/18/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 15

Game: Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022

Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 36

Empower Field at Mile High is the site where the Denver Broncos (3-10) will meet the Arizona Cardinals (4-9) on Sunday. Denver opens as 1-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 36.

The Arizona Cardinals head into this game 4-9 this season. In their last game, the Cardinals played the Patriots and took a loss by a score of 27-13. Colt McCoy went 27/40 with 246 yds through the air. He had a QB rate of 73.5 and finished the contest with 1 interception. James Conner was the rushing leader for the Cardinals with 15 carries for 85 yards (5.7 yards per carry). DeAndre Hopkins averaged 11.3 yds per catch by accumulating 79 yards on 7 receptions. The Arizona Cardinals ran the ball a total of 22 different times and accounted for 113 yds, earning them an average of 5.1 yards per attempt. On the day, they tallied 69 plays which converted into 323 yards. Arizona conceded 24 pass completions on 35 attempts for a total of 225 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.6%. On the ground, the Cardinals gave up 103 yds on 21 attempts, which is 4.9 yds per rush surrendered.

The Cardinals have earned 4,340 total yards this season. Arizona has recorded 154 first downs, and they have committed 90 penalties for 696 yards. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arizona has earned 15 passing touchdowns and 12 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 15 times (10 interceptions and 5 fumbles lost). As a team they maintain an average of 114.8 yards on the ground ranking them 17th in the league. When talking about scoring, the Arizona Cardinals are averaging 21.3 PPG.

The Cardinals rank 32nd in the NFL in relation to team defense, conceding 26.8 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt and 110.2 rushing yards per game this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,432 yards via the running game in 13 games. Regarding passing yards, the Cardinals have surrendered 3,170 yards which puts them in 25th in the NFL. They are allowing 243.8 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 69.1%. During the season, they are allowing 354.0 yards per game which has them ranked 21st in the National Football League. They have yielded 24 touchdowns through the air as well as 15 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 3-10 for this season. In their last contest, the Broncos walked away with a loss by a score of 34-28 when they played the Chiefs. Russell Wilson (3 TDs) walked away from the game with 247 yards on 23/36 passing while his QB rate was 100.1. He had 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.9 yards. Jerry Jeudy had the best day in terms of receiving for the Broncos, grabbing 8 passes for 73 yds (9.1 yds per catch). Russell Wilson carried the rock 4 times for 57 yds, ending the game with 14.3 yards per attempt for Denver. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 320 yards and they ran 69 plays (4.6 yds per play). Denver rushed the ball for 5.6 yds per carry, finishing the game with 106 yards on 19 carries. Denver surrendered 23 rush attempts for 89 yds (3.9 yards per rush). The Broncos pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 342 yards on 28 out of 42 passing.

Regarding how much they score, the Broncos rank 32nd in football by scoring 14.9 points per game. For the season so far, the Broncos currently have a total of 2,761 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 212.4 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 22nd out of all NFL teams. They hold an average of 103.2 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,341 yards for the year. The Denver Broncos have an average of 315.5 yards per contest which ranks them 27th out of all teams in the NFL. The Denver offense has compiled 825 yds of penalties on 97 violations, which has them ranked 1st in the league in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 8 picks while conceding 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 125 1st downs.

They have yielded 12 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 196.6 yards per contest, ranking them 7th in the league. Denver has surrendered a total of 1,530 yards via the ground game (117.7 yards per outing) and 7 touchdowns on the ground for the season. Their defense has earned 16 turnovers (5 fumbles and 11 picks) so far this season. The Broncos defense has taken part in 831 plays, which is good for 22nd in the NFL. This season, they have relinquished 238 points in total. The Broncos are conceding 18.3 PPG, which puts them in 4th in football.

Who will win tonight's Cardinals/Broncos NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos -1

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