Denver Broncos defeat Arizona Cardinals 30-16: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NFL · Denver Broncos 30, Arizona Cardinals 16
The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at State Farm Stadium. The Denver Broncos covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 44, with 46 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals final score and game recap
The Denver Broncos led 6-0 after the first quarter and 13-6 at halftime. They outscored the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): 15/29 passing for 222 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): 7 carries for 73 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals): 27/48 passing for 272 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals): 10 catches for 111 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals?
The Denver Broncos covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, winning by 14 points.
The spread opened and closed at Denver Broncos -4.5.
Did Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 46 points combined against a closing total of 44, over by 2. 19 of the 46 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 43.5 and closed at 44.
How did AiQ's Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Denver Broncos to win at -238, a win (+$42.02 on a $100 bet).
Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Denver Broncos won the first half, paying -185.
- First-half total 21.5: the under, paying -110, with 19 points scored.
- Arizona Cardinals team total 19.5: the under, paying +105, with 16 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Denver Broncos won the first quarter, paying -155.
- Denver Broncos team total 24.5: the over, paying -105, with 30 scored.
- First-half spread: Denver Broncos -2.5 covered, paying -142.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -112, with 6 points scored.
Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Denver Broncos at -235 and the Arizona Cardinals at +188. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Denver Broncos a 67% favorite. The Denver Broncos won as the favorite at -235: $42.55 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Denver Broncos, the best price before the game was -225 at Caesars: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The total moved up from 43.5 to 44, and the game went over.
Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Denver Broncos 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 5 times. That made it three straight wins for the Denver Broncos.
This result left the Arizona Cardinals 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (0-3 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals?
Next for the Denver Broncos: the Kansas City Chiefs at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the Arizona Cardinals: at the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 1, 2026.