The Cardinals will play the Broncos on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Empower Field at Mile High. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 9:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL Net.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL preseason is underway for the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Arizona Cardinals currently have a 96.67 preseason power ranking (86.33 for the 2024 preseason). Contrast this to the Denver Broncos who'll play this matchup with a 99.00 preseason power ranking (98.67 in 2024).
- Away Arizona Cardinals - The Arizona Cardinals currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (0-2-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Denver Broncos - The Denver Broncos currently have a 0-0-0 record as a home team (2-0-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Arizona Cardinals rank 11th (20) in the preseason, with the Denver Broncos ranked 4th (30) for points scored in the 2025 preseason.
- Points Against - The Arizona Cardinals are 14th (17) in the preseason for points against. The Denver Broncos stand 17th (9) in the 2025 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Arizona Cardinals have a 1-0-0 preseason record, with the Denver Broncos at 1-0-0. Last year, the Arizona Cardinals had a 0-3-0 preseason record, with the Denver Broncos finishing with a 3-0-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Arizona Cardinals be comin' to Denver for a preseason battle...
Both teams be boastin' a 1-0-0 standing, but only one can prevail...
If ye be wantin' to join the action, visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and may the best team win, ye scallywags!
Best Cardinals at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Arizona Cardinals | Favorite Denver Broncos |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Arizona Cardinals | Favorite Denver Broncos |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Broncos are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Arizona Cardinals are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 38 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 38 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Broncos are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Arizona Cardinals are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Cardinals
Broncos
8/16/25 9:30pm EDT | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Arizona Cardinals - Arizona Cardinals bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Arizona Cardinals underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Denver Broncos - Denver Broncos bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Denver Broncos favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos Prop Bets
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Cardinals
Broncos
8/16/25 9:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Preseason Week 2 | Cardinals vs Broncos Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | DEN 27, ARI 7 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 20 |
| 2024 Preseason Week 3 | Cardinals vs Broncos Sunday, August 25th, 2024 | DEN 38, ARI 12 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 26 |
| 2023 Preseason Week 1 | Broncos vs Cardinals Friday, August 11th, 2023 | ARI 18, DEN 17 State Farm Stadium | Cardinals by 1 |
| 2022 Week 15 | Cardinals vs Broncos Sunday, December 18th, 2022 | DEN 24, ARI 15 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 9 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
Arizona Cardinals & Denver Broncos Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Arizona Cardinals Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cardinals | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Broncos | +2500 Bet |
Arizona Cardinals & Denver Broncos Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Other August 16, 2025 NFL Games
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- Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
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