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Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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In Week 8, the Baltimore Ravens (5-2) take on the Arizona Cardinals (1-6). Kickoff from State Farm Stadium is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ravens vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Ravens are coming off their biggest win of the season, a 38-6 blowout over the Detroit Lions as 3-point home favorites. QB Lamar Jackson passed for 357 yards with 3 touchdowns and rushed for another score.

The Cardinals lost their 4th straight game when they pushed as 10-point underdogs in a 20-10 loss at the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. They did not score in the 2nd half for the 2nd straight game.

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Ravens at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ravens -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Cardinals +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens -9.5 (-110) | Cardinals +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ravens at Cardinals key injuries

Ravens

LB Odafe Oweh (ankle) questionable
S Marcus Williams (hamstring) out

Cardinals

CB Antonio Hamilton (groin) questionable
QB Kyler Murray (knee) doubtful
DL Kevin Strong (shoulder) out
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) questionable
OL Elijah Wilkinson (neck) out

Ravens at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Ravens 28, Cardinals 13

Moneyline

The Cardinals have scored only 25 total points in their last 10 quarters of football. The Ravens have the No. 1 scoring defense at 13.9 points allowed per game and are No. 2 in total defense.

Arizona’s defense was better against Seattle last week but has allowed a 100-yard rusher in 4 of its last 5 games.

The Cardinals are abysmal in the 2nd half of games, having been outscored 104-30 this season.

The Ravens will win this game, but it isn’t worth the action at -500 odds. PASS.

Against the spread

The Cardinals have failed to cover the spread since Week 3. They are 3-3-1 ATS this season.

The Ravens have covered the spread in all 5 of their wins. Three of their 5 wins are by double digits.

If Jackson is at all close to playing the way he did last week, it will not be even close.

BET RAVENS -9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

After 4 straight games of hitting the Over, the Cardinals’ last 2 games have stayed under the projected total. Scoring points has been a problem since RB James Conner got hurt. He is on injured reserve for at least 2 more weeks, which means more struggles for QB Josh Dobbs and the offense.

The Ravens have seen the Over hit only twice this season.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

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Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals (1-5) play their 3rd divisional road game in 4 weeks in Week 7, facing the Seattle Seahawks (3-2) Sunday. Kickoff from Lumen Field is Seattle is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Seahawks odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals have lost 3 in a row and are coming off a 26-9 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6, failing to cover the 7.5-point spread as underdogs. The Under (47.5) hit in the loss.

The Seahawks came off their bye and lost on the road 17-13 to the Cincinnati Bengals as 3-point underdogs. The Under (45.5) cashed in. The loss snapped a 3-game winning streak they had from before their bye week.

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Cardinals at Seahawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Seahawks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +7.5 (-110) | Seahawks -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Seahawks key injuries

Cardinals

S Budda Baker (hamstring) questionable
CB Kei’Trel Clark (hamstring) questionable
CB Antonio Hamilton (groin) out
QB Kyler Murray (knee) out
DL Kevin Strong (calf) questionable
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) out
OL Elijah Wilkinson (neck) out
LB Josh Woods (back) questionable

Seahawks

C Evan Brown (hip) questionable
RB Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) questionable
T Jake Curhan (ankle) questionable
G Phil Haynes (calf) questionable
WR DK Metcalf (ribs, hip) questionable

Cardinals at Seahawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 31, Cardinals 20

Moneyline

The Cardinals are winless on the road this season and have lost 3 straight. The Seahawks had won 3 in a row before their setback.

Defensively, they have decreased the yards they have allowed in every game so far this season.

The Cardinals have led at halftime in 4 of their 6 games but have been outscored 98-30 in the 2nd half of games. They have allowed 3 100-yard rushers in their last 4 games and 3 140-yard receivers in each of their last 3.

But it isn’t worth the action to bet the Seahawks on the moneyline.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Cardinals started the season 3-0 ATS but have not covered the spread in their last 3 games. In their last 3 games alone, they have been outscored 51-12 in the 2nd half.

Missing RB James Conner, who is on injured reserve, on offense gives them almost nothing. QB Josh Dobbs has 5 turnovers in his last 2 games.

Seattle’s skill players are just too talented.

BET SEAHAWKS -7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Cardinals had 4 consecutive games go Over the projected total before their loss to the Rams last week.

The Seahawks have scored 37 points twice.

Before scoring only 9 points last week, the Cardinals had at least 20 in 3 of their previous 4. They have allowed 31.7 points per game over their last 3.

BET OVER 44.5 (-110).

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Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals (1-4) and Los Angeles Rams (2-3) look to bounce back from Week 5 losses when they square off Sunday at SoFi Stadium. This rivalry game between NFC West foes is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals have dropped each of their last 2 games, losing to the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals by 19 and 14 points, respectively. They’re in last place in the NFC West at 1-4, 1 game behind the Rams, who are 2-3. QB Josh Dobbs continues to fill in for the injured Kyler Murray, while Arizona will also be without starting RB James Conner.

The Rams fell to the Philadelphia Eagles last week, 23-14, to drop their record below .500 for the 2nd time this season. They’re trying to avoid their second 2-game losing streak of the season, facing a Cardinals team that they’re 11-2 against since 2017.

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Cardinals at Rams odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Rams -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +7 (-115) | Rams -7 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Rams key injuries

Cardinals

WR Marquise Brown (illness) questionable
RB James Conner (knee) out
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) out

Rams

LB Ernest Jones (knee) questionable
DT Larrell Murchison (knee) questionable
OL Joe Noteboom (groin) questionable

Cardinals at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 27, Cardinals 17

Moneyline

This is the 1st time all season the Rams have been favored by more than 1 point, playing 4 of their first 5 games as underdogs to their opponents. This is a game they should win against a team that many thought would be the worst in the NFL before the season began.

However, it’s hard to feel confident enough in a Rams team that barely beat the Colts to bet them at -300 on the money line. PASS on the ML.

Against the spread

The Rams are 3-1-1 ATS this season, with their only loss coming last week against the Eagles in a 9-point defeat as 4-point underdogs. The Cardinals are a respectable 3-2 ATS and upset the Dallas Cowboys SU in Week 3, a 28-16 win, while also almost beating the Commanders and Giants in the first 2 weeks.

Arizona will be severely shorthanded without Conner, which is part of the reason the Rams look even more enticing at -7. BET RAMS -7 (-105) to cover the spread and win by at least 8 points at home, having gone 7-2-1 ATS against the Cardinals in the last 10 meetings.

Over/Under

The Over is 2-3 in the Rams’ 5 games this season but it’s 4-1 in the Cardinals’ contests thus far. Los Angeles’ offense has disappeared in the 2nd half of games this season, scoring only 1 touchdown in the 2nd half and overtime in the last 4 weeks.

Without Conner, the Cardinals’ scoring output should be lower, too. BET UNDER 47.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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In Week 5 the struggling Cincinnati Bengals (1-3) are on the road to face the Arizona Cardinals (1-3). Kickoff is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals are coming off a 27-3 road loss to the Tennessee Titans. They were 2.5-point favorites entering the game. The Under (42) hit in the loss.

The Cardinals, after covering the spread in their first 3 games, failed to cover the 14.5-point spread in a 35-16 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Over (43.5) hit for the 3rd straight game for Arizona.

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Bengals at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Cardinals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -3 (-110) | Cardinals +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Cardinals key injuries

Bengals

CB Chidobe Awuzie (back) questionable
DE Trey Hendrickson (back) questionable
WR Tee Higgins (ribs) questionable
CB Cam Taylor-Britt (concussion) questionable

Cardinals

OL Will Hernandez (back) questionable
DL Jonathan Ledbetter (finger) out
LB Josh Woods (ankle) questionable

Bengals at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 23, Bengals 17

Moneyline

The Bengals have scored only 6 combined points in 2 road games and averaged 176.5 yards per game in those 2 games.

They have averaged only 12.3 points per game and only 3 offensive touchdowns all season.

They have allowed 189.5 rushing yards a game in their road games and face a Cardinals team that has averaged 28 points and 186.5 rushing yards at home.

BET CARDINALS (+135).

Against the spread

The Cardinals are 3-1 ATS this season. The Bengals have yet to cover the spread this season, going 0-3-1 ATS so far.

They have lost 24-3 and 27-3 on the road.

But being a matchup where the Cardinals can pull off an outright win, go with the plus odds on the moneyline and PASS on the spread.

Over/Under

The Cardinals have had the Over hit in 3 of 4 games this season and in each of their last 3 contests.

The Under is 3-1 in Cincinnati’s games.

The Cardinals have not surpassed 28 points this season, and the Bengals have averaged only 12.3 per game.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

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Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals (1-2) are on the road in Week 4 for their 1st divisional game of the season, taking on the San Francisco 49ers (3-0). Kickoff is Sunday afternoon at 4:25 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. 49ers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals picked up their 1st win of the season last week, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 28-16 as 12.5-point home underdogs. They lost their first 2 games of the season but have covered the spread in all 3 games.

The 49ers defeated the New York Giants 30-12 last Thursday night as 10.5-point home favorites.

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Cardinals at 49ers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | 49ers -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +14 (-110) | 49ers -14 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at 49ers key injuries

Cardinals

LB Krys Barnes (finger) questionable
WR Marquise Brown (thumb) questionable
RB Keaontay Ingram (neck) questionable
OL Paris Johnson (ankle) questionable
DL Jonathan Ledbetter (finger) out
LB Josh Woods (ankle) out

49ers

LB Dre Greenlaw (ankle) questionable
WR Jauan Jennings (shin) doubtful
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) questionable
WR Deebo Samuel (rib, knee) questionable

Cardinals at 49ers picks and predictions

Prediction

49ers 30, Cardinals 20

Moneyline

The Cardinals have led at halftime in every game this season and scored on all 5 first-half possessions last week. They have not turned the ball over in their last 2 weeks and rushed for 222 yards against Dallas.

However, the 49ers are a better-coached team than Dallas and their defense has allowed only 53 rushing yards per game.

The 49ers defense and rushing attack will ultimately wear down Arizona’s defense and offense, but there is no money to be made on the moneyline.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Cardinals are 3-0 ATS this season with a better-than-expected defense that has 12 sacks and 23 passes defended. They are not turning the ball over, and they play with effort and intensity.

But RB Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL in rushing yards and has scored a touchdown in 12 straight games.

While the 49ers have not been great in the red zone, the Cardinals can’t expect them to go 1-for-5 in the red zone with an interception and turnover on downs like the Cowboys last week.

Arizona can, though, get pressure on 49ers QB Brock Purdy and has picked off a pass every game.

Arizona will not win but should threaten throughout.

BET CARDINALS +14 (-110).

Over/Under

The Over is 2-1 in the Cardinals’ last 2 games, and they have scored 28 points in those games.

The 49ers have scored 30 points in every game this season.

BET OVER 43.5 (-110).

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Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Dallas Cowboys (2-0) are on the road in Week 3 to take on the Arizona Cardinals (0-2). They play Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium with a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cowboys vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cowboys have started the season looking like the best team in the NFL, beating both the New York Jets and Giants by a combined 70-10 score. They have forced 7 turnovers and sacked opposing quarterbacks 10 times.

The Cardinals have played 2 close games, losing 20-16 in Week 1 to the Washington Commanders and then 31-28 to the Giants, getting outscored 31-8 in the second half. They have covered the spread in both games.

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Cowboys at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cowboys -700 (bet $700 to win $100) | Cardinals +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
Against the spread (ATS): Cowboys -12.5 (-110) | Cardinals +12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cowboys at Cardinals key injuries

Cowboys

OL Tyler Biadasz (hamstring) questionable
CB Trevon Diggs (knee) out
OL Zack Martin (ankle) questionble

Cardinals

DL Leki Fotu (shoulder) questionable
LD Carlos Watkins (biceps) out
LB Josh Woods (ankle) out

Cowboys at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cowboys 34, Cardinals 13

Moneyline

The Cowboys have scored 70 points in 2 games. The Cardinals allowed 31 in the second half of last week’s loss.

The Cowboys have the league’s No. 1 defense. The Cardinals have scored only 11 second-half points this season.

There is no reason why the Cowboys should lose this game, but the -700 line is not worth the action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Cardinals are 2-0 ATS this season, but so are the Cowboys.

Arizona’s defense was great for 6 quarters but injuries sapped their depth, which led to 31 points allowed in the second half of last game.

Dallas’ defense should overwhelm the Cardinals’ offense with QB Joshua Dobbs leading the way, who has not thrown a touchdown pass yet.

BET COWBOYS -12.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The question for this game is whether the Cardinals will be able to scored double-digit points. The Cowboys have reached 30 points in both games, but the total has not passed 40 points in either game yet.

They should reach the 30s. Can the Cardinals score more than 10? I think so.

BET OVER 43 (-110).

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New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The New York Giants (0-1) are on the road in Week 2 to take on the Arizona Cardinals (0-1) in their 2023 home opener Sunday. Kickoff from State Farm Stadium is 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Giants opened the season by getting shut out 40-0 at home by the Dallas Cowboys. They turned the ball over 3 times (2 interceptions, 1 lost fumble) and QB Daniel Jones was sacked 7 times and fumbled twice (although both were recovered).

The Cardinals lost 20-16 on the road to the Washington Commanders but covered as 7-point underdogs. Arizona had 6 sacks and 3 takeaways but QB Josh Dobbs lost 2 fumbles that resulted in 10 Washington points.

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Giants at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Giants -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Cardinals +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Giants -4 (-110) | Cardinals +4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Cardinals key injuries

Giants

LB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) doubtful
WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) doubtful
OL Andrew Thomas (hamstring) questionable

Cardinals

S Budda Baker (hamstring) questionable
DL L.J. Collier (biceps) out
DL Leki Fotu (shoulder) questionable
LB Josh Woods (ankle) out

Giants at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 22, Giants 20

Moneyline

The Cardinals got almost nothing offensively in Week 1, netting only 210 total yards (and 60 of those came on 2 plays in their 1st possession), and the defense scored the only touchdown. However, the Giants’ defense isn’t as good as the Commanders’.

The problems of protection that New York had last week should again be a problem against Arizona. The Cards had 6 sacks last week and have sacked Jones 14 times in his 2 career starts vs. them.

BET CARDINALS (+170).

Against the spread

When the line opened at Giants -5.5, this was an easy pick.

The Cardinals proved to be tougher than expectations had them while the Giants — a playoff team last year — looked exceptionally bad in Week 1.

This is a home opener for Arizona with a new coaching staff, so there will be some extra energy in the stadium. There will be plenty of Giants fans as well, but the Cardinals should be able to do a little more offensively than they did in Week 1.

Expect a close game at a minimum and take the Cardinals to cover if you can’t quite take them to win outright.

BET CARDINALS +4 (-110).

Over/Under

Neither team’s game hit the Over in Week 1 but this game’s 39.5-point projected total is low.

The Cardinals and Commanders had 36 total points and Arizona didn’t score an offensive touchdown.

New York’s offense is probably better than Washington’s. New York’s defense isn’t as good as Washington’s, so Arizona should be able to do a little better.

I lean OVER 39.5 (-110).

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Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals visit the Washington Commanders Sunday as both teams open their 2023 NFL seasons. Kickoff from FedExField is 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Commanders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Both teams finished in last place in their respective divisions and have the longest odds to win their division this year.

The Cardinals have a new head coach (Jonathan Gannon) and general manager (Monti Ossenfort) after finishing 4-13 in 2022. QB Kyler Murray begins the season on PUP as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in December so newly-acquired QB Joshua Dobbs will start in Arizona’s season opener. The Cardinals went 2-1 in the preseason.

The Commanders added offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Eric Bienemy, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, to head coach Ron Rivera’s staff. Washington has new ownership and a new starting quarterback as 2nd-year QB Sam Howell gets the nod. Washington finished 8-8-1 last season.

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Cardinals at Commanders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Commanders -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +7 (-110) | Commanders -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Commanders key injuries

Cardinals

OL Kelvin Beachum (hand) out
WR Marquise Brown (hamstring) questionable
TE Zach Ertz (knee) questionable

Commanders

DE James Smith-Williams (oblique) questionable
DE Chase Young (neck) questionable

Cardinals at Commanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Commanders 16, Cardinals 10

Moneyline

The Cardinals won 30-15 when these teams last met on Sept. 20, 2020, although things looked a lot different then.

Dobbs is winless in 2 NFL starts, both last season as a member of the Tennessee Titans. Howell is 1-0 in his one start late last season against the Dallas Cowboys’ backups.

The Commanders are playing in front of a sold-out home crowd for the first time in years and the Cardinals have the lowest projected win total in the NFL.

The Cardinals did not score more than 18 points in any preseason game.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Commanders were 8-8-1 ATS last season; the Cardinals were 8-9 ATS.

Arizona’s starting defense did not allow a point in limited preseason action and the Commanders are projected to have the league’s worst scoring offense by ESPN.

Arizona’s offense will struggle against Washington’s tough defensive front but the Commanders will also struggle to score points.

I’m expecting a low-scoring close game.

BET CARDINALS +7 (-110).

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Over/Under

This game already has the lowest projected total of the week.

It will be a sludge match of punts if what the Cardinals’ starters do in the regular season is anything like they did on defense in the preseason.

The Cardinals with Dobbs at quarterbacks simply don’t have the playmaking and Howell has not shown enough to prove he can put up lots of points.

BET UNDER 38 (-110).

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Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings preseason odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals (1-1) wrap up their preseason slate on the road against the Minnesota Vikings (0-2). Kickoff is Saturday at 1 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals were the league’s biggest underdog in each of their 1st 2 preseason contests. They won their preseason opener 18-17 at home against the Denver Broncos as 6-point underdogs and then lost 38-10 at home last week to the Kansas City Chiefs, failing to cover the 7.5-point spread. The Over (4.5) hit in the game.

The Vikings lost their preseason opener 24-13 to the Seattle Seahawks on the road, giving up a pair of 2nd-half TDs. Last week, they lost at home 24-16 to the Tennessee Titans as 2.5-point underdogs. The Over (36.5) hit in the game.

Cardinals at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:12 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Vikings -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-110) | Vikings -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 20, Vikings 17

Moneyline

Neither team is likely to play any starters, especially after holding 2 days of joint competitive practices. It will be rookies and players battling for roster spots. Since neither team is going to have their starters in more than the other, it really is a tossup as to who comes out on top.

Preseason games are unreliable and volatile, so the best way is to take a batch of games and go with the plus odds of the underdogs on the moneyline for the best payout.

BET CARDINALS (+105).

Against the spread

A 1.5-point spread isn’t much, but there have been 2 ties and 3 single-point wins in 2 weeks of the preseason so far.

That said, because preseason games are volatile and unreliable, especially in preseason finales when starters don’t typically play at all, there is no reason to bet the spread when both have minus odds.

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Over/Under

The Cardinals’ preseason opener had 35 total points and last week’s contest had 48. The Vikings had 37 in their opener and 40 last week. They allowed 24 points in both games.

The Cardinals, though, have only 28 combined points in the preseason. They did play starters for longer in both games. Minnesota has not scored more than 16.

BET UNDER 38.5 (-110).

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Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Kansas City Chiefs (0-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (1-0) Saturday. Kickoff from State Farm Stadium is at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Chiefs vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Chiefs opened the preseason with a 26-24 road loss vs. the New Orleans Saints Sunday. Kansas City had a 24-17 lead in the 4th quarter but gave up a touchdown with 1:20 left to allow New Orleans to get back into things. QB Chris Oldadokun tossed an interception just a few plays later that led to the Saints hitting the game-winning field goal as time expired.

The Cardinals opened the preseason at home with an 18-17 comeback win over the Denver Broncos last Friday. Arizona trailed 17-10 with 1:30 left but went on a 10-play, 75-yard drive and scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass and successful 2-point conversion with 2 seconds remaining.

Chiefs at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:34 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Chiefs -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Cardinals +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Chiefs -7.5(-110) | Cardinals +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 23, Chiefs 20

Moneyline

The Chiefs are expected to play their starters for around the first half, although QB Patrick Mahomes could play less than that. The Cardinals have not said how long they will play their starters.

In any case, it will be backups and NFL hopefuls deciding the outcome of the game. Preseason games are extremely unreliable and volatile for betting purposes.

The best way to bet on these preseason exhibitions is to simply play the underdog on the moneyline for the value.

BET CARDINALS (+240).

Against the spread

The Cardinals are 1-0 ATS with their preseason-opening win. The Chiefs are 0-1 ATS in the preseason with their loss.

But again, preseason games are too volatile for trend-follow bets.

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Over/Under

Seven of the 16 preseason games last week had more than 40 total points. The Cardinals scored 18 second-half points. The Chiefs’ game had 50 total points last week.

BET OVER 40.5 (-110).

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