Cardinals back to being underdogs on road in Week 8

The Cardinals are underdogs on the road this week against the Vikings after being favored in two straight games.

The Arizona Cardinals, after being the underdog for each of the first five games of the season, were favored in their last two games against the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints. In Week 8, as they prepare to take on the Minnesota Vikings on the road, they go back to being the underdog.

According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Vikings opened the week as favorites to win their game against the Cardinals.

Let’s take a look at the betting lines and odds.

Cardinals vs. Vikings Week 8 betting odds and lines

Moneyline:

  • Cardinals +160 (Bet $100 to win $160)
  • Vikings -200 (Bet $200 to win $100)

At +160, the Cardinals have 38.46% implied odds of winning the game in Minnesota outright.

At -200, the Vikings have 66.7% implied odds or 1/2 fractional odds of beating the Cardinals.

The Cardinals are 3-4 and the Vikings are 5-1.

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Cardinals +3.5 (-105)
  • Vikings -3.5 (-115)

An ATS wager of $105 on the Cardinals will win $100 if they beat the Vikings outright, tie with them or lose by no more than three points.

A $115 ATS bet on Minnesota wins 4100 if the Vikings beat the Cardinals by at least four points.

The Cardinals are 4-3 ATS this season while the Vikings are 2-4 ATS.

Total (Over/Under)

  • Over 48.5 (-115)
  • Under 48.5 (-105)

If you bet the Over, a $115 wager wins $100 if the teams combine for at least 49 points.

A $105 bet on the Under wins $100 if they combine for no more than 48 points.

The Cardinals are 2-4-1 O/U and the Vikings are 3-3 O/U.

Cardinals vs. Vikings head-to-head history

The Vikings are 17-12 against the Cardinals all-time — 15-12 in the regular season and 2-0 in the postseason.

The Vikings have won 10 straight home matchups against the Cardinals. the Last time the Cardinals in Minnesota, they were the St. Louis Cardinals in 1977.

Arizona beat the Vikings 34-33 last season when Minnesota kicker Greg Joseph missed a field goal as time expired that would have won the game.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is 1-0 in his career against the Vikings.

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is 2-3 in five career starts against the Cardinals.

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