Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals prediction

Result

Final: Denver Broncos 30, Arizona Cardinals 16 (Denver Broncos won). Mel’s pick (Denver Broncos win 62% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was right.

Mel’s pick

Denver Broncos win 62% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Denver Broncos: 62%
• Arizona Cardinals: 38%

Projected score

Denver Broncos 24, Arizona Cardinals 17. 19% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Denver Broncos −4.5. Mel projects Denver Broncos by 6.2, so the simulation leans Denver Broncos -4.5 against the spread.

The total is 42.5; Mel’s projected 41.1 is right around it.

Recent form

Denver Broncos (4-2) scored 20.8 and allowed 18.8 points a game over their last 5.

Arizona Cardinals (2-4) scored 20 and allowed 32.8 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 25, 2:28 PM ET.

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Every default-model prediction is saved before the game and graded against the final score on our public results page. Simulations are estimates, not guarantees, and this is not betting advice. 21+ where applicable; if gambling is a problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.