How many games will the Arizona Cardinals win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.
Arizona Cardinals’ 2019 season
The Cardinals finished last season 5-10-1. They were much better against the spread, going 9-5-2. Their Over/Under (O/U) record was 9-7.
Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 offseason changes
The Cardinals made a lot of changes in the offseason at positions of need. They acquired WR DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that sent RB David Johnson to the Houston Texans. They re-signed RB Kenyan Drake and LT D.J. Humphries. They added DL Jordan Phillips and LBs Devon Kennard and De’Vondre Campbell in free agency. They selected LB Isaiah Simmons (Clemson) in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and added OL Josh Jones (Houston), DL Leki Fotu (Utah) and DL Rashard Lawrence (LSU) with their next three picks.
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Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 schedule
Week 1: at San Francisco 49ers
Week 2: vs. Washington Football Team
Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 4: at Carolina Panthers
Week 5: at New York Jets
Week 6: at Dallas Cowboys (Monday night)
Week 7: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 8: BYE
Week 9: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 10: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 11: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 12: at New England Patriots
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 14: at New York Giants
Week 15: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 17: at Los Angeles Rams
Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 win total: Best bet
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Monday, Aug. 2 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Projected wins: 6.5 / OVER: -164 / UNDER: +135
The Cardinals hit their stride offensively in 2019 down the stretch. They retained almost everyone from last season and added Hopkins, arguably the best receiver in the league. Between the continuity in personnel and coaching, the development of quarterback Kyler Murray and the addition of a big-time wideout, they are poised to have one of the most exciting offenses in the league.
After being arguably the worst defense in the league in 2019, they added three defensive starters. They will have their two starting cornerbacks to start the year, unlike 2019, and drafted a dynamic playmaker in linebacker Isaiah Simmons and depth on the defensive line. Looking back to 2019, when they won five games, the defense was given a lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime three times and gave up the lead. One stop in each game would have led to having eight wins.
The offense will be better. The defense should be at least average. Their continuity in personnel and coaching will be valuable in the shortened offseason during the pandemic. They should be a lock to win at least seven games and will be in the mix for the postseason. Take the OVER 6.5 WINS (-164) confidently, although it will not be a big payout.
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Exact season wins – bands
0-4 wins: +700
5-8 wins: -286
9-12 wins: +310
13-16 wins: +6500
The favorite for the Cardinals in bands of wins is 5-8, but that will pay out very little. Most feel pretty confident the Cardinals can win seven or eight games.
That isn’t the best bet to make. With the history over the last several seasons of second-year quarterbacks making huge jumps in production, expect the Cardinals to be in the mix for at least a wild-card berth in the postseason. If you are looking for a home run bet, take 9-12 WINS (+310).
Exact wins: best bet
If you are looking to bet on an exact total, seven wins is the favorite at +270. Your two best bets are slightly higher than that. Take 8 WINS (+325) or 9 WINS (+500).
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