Cardinals are big underdogs on road vs. Seahawks

The Seahawks won outright, covered the spread and the game hit the under in the last meeting between the two teams.

The Arizona Cardinals are used to being underdogs this season. They have begun every single game week this season as an underdog, at least terms of betting lines and point spreads. Only once did they end the week as favorites — in Week 3 when Carolina Panthers Cam Newton got hurt and Kyle Allen was announced the starter.

This week is no different as the Cardinals are set to take on the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks on the road.

According to BetMGM, the Seahawks are favored to win at home by 9.5 points. The Cardinals are 8-5-1 against the spread this season. Seattle is 7-6-1 against the spread.

Betting just the moneyline means little profit when going with the Seahawks. At -455, you only win $2.20 for every $10 wagered. The Cardinals can give a big payout. An outright win at +350 would win $35 for every $10 wagered.

Oddsmakers expect a high-scoring game. The over/under is set at 50.5 points. Games with the Cardinals and also with the Seahawks have hit the over eight times this season.

When the two teams played earlier this season, the Seahawks won outright, covered the spread and the point total went under.

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Seahawks lose WR Josh Gordon to PED, substance abuse suspension

The Seahawks will face the Cardinals without the troubled and talented wideout.

The Arizona Cardinals take on the Seattle Seahawks this weekend on the road in Week 16. There is one player they won’t have to defend.

Receiver Josh Gordon, troubled his entire career with problems with substance abuse, has been suspended again.

This time, it is for multiple infractions. He has been suspended for violations under the policy for performance-enhancing substances and also for the policy for substances of abuse.

It is the fifth time in his career he has been suspended.

Gordan had not been a big part of their offense this season. In six games, he has had only seven catches. They have been big ones, as he has 139 yards on those seven receptions.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Sub scribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.

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Breaking down the remaining games on the Cardinals’ schedule

The Cardinals play five games in December. What does each opponent look like right now?

The Arizona Cardinals have finished their bye week and have five games remaining on their schedule. They play their next three games at home and then are on the road in Seattle and Los Angeles for the final two games of the season.

They play the L.A. Rams next and then again last.

Let’s look at their opponents coming up.

Week 13, Week 17: Los Angeles Rams

Record: 6-4 (entering Week 12)

The Rams are a balanced 3-2 at home and 3-2 on the road. They are 3-2 in their last five games. However, they are 0-2 in the division.

They are 13th in the league in total offense and 10th in the league in scoring, averaging 24.3 points per game.

They are seventh in passing offense and 21st in rushing.

Defensively, they are 11th in yards and 11th in points allowed, giving up 19.8 points per game. They are 16th in passing defense and fourth in rush defense.

Leading passer: Jared Goff — 2,783 yards, 11 TDs, 10 INTs

Leading rusher: Todd Gurley — 525 yards, 4.1 YPC, seven touchdowns

Leading receiver: Cooper Kupp — 61 catches for 845 yards, five touchdowns

Sack leaders: Aaron Donald (8), Clay Matthews (7)

Both games are winnable. A split is a reasonable expectation. Especially coming off the bye, they hopefully win the game at home.

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