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Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Cardinals (6-5) and Minnesota Vikings (9-2) meet Sunday. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Cardinals vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals snapped a 4-game winning streak and fell out of first place in the NFC West last week. They lost 16-6 as 1-point favorites at the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 24 as the Under (47) cashed.

The Vikings escaped with a 30-27 OT win at the Chicago Bears Nov. 24 for their fourth consecutive victory. They had a late 11-point lead, but gave up a TD — and the ensuing 2-point conversion — with 22 seconds remaining, did not recover the onside kick, and allowed a game-tying field goal at the end of regulation. However, K John Parker Romo hit a 29-yard, game-winning field goal with 2:10 remaining in OT.

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Cardinals at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Vikings -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +3.5 (-115) | Vikings -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 45 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Vikings key injuries

Cardinals

S Joey Blount (hip) questionable
RB Emari Demercado (back) questionable
DL Darius Robinson (calf) questionable
S Jalen Thompson (ankle) questionable

Vikings

TE Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) out
LT Cam Robinson (foot) questionable
S Jay Ward (elbow) out

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Cardinals at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 23, Vikings 21

Moneyline

The Cardinals have not won in Minneapolis since 1977, and the Vikings are 4-1 at home this season. However, the Cardinals have responded following losses. Only once this season have they lost consecutive games.

Minnesota’s No. 1-ranked run defense will be tough for the Cardinals’ No. 6 rushing offense, but the X-factor will be Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. He has been careful with the football this season. The Vikings have turned the ball over in 4 straight games and in 9 of 11 this season. They have also had at least 1 takeaway in every game.

After the Cardinals’ offensive line played terribly in Week 4, the Cardinals bounced back and beat the San Francisco 49ers on the road.

They are coming off another terrible game from the offensive line.

They will bounce back for a surprising upset.

BET CARDINALS (+150).

Against the spread

If you aren’t as confident about an outright win by the Cardinals, the Vikings are 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games.

The Cardinals are 7-4 ATS this season and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.

If you don’t like the Cardinals to win outright, at least take them to cover the +3.5 (-115), even though the +150 on the moneyline will give you a much better payout.

PASS.

Over/Under

Four of the last 5 games for the Cardinals have not reached 45 total points.

Three of the last 4 for the Vikings also have not.

Both defenses are playing well. The Cardinals have allowed only 1 offensive TD in their last 3 games.

BET UNDER 45 (-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.

PASS.

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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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Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Arizona Cardinals (3-4) take their show on the road Sunday to face the Minnesota Vikings (5-1) in Week 8. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals have yet to string together back-to-back wins and have struggled against teams with winning records, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs (44-21), Los Angeles Rams (20-12), Philadelphia Eagles (20-17) and Seattle Seahawks (19-9). Arizona has been its own worst enemy early in games, being outscored 48-6 in the 1st quarter and consistently trying to recover from early deficits.

The Vikings remain in control of the NFC North after their bye week, with wins over all 3 of their division opponents. Minnesota has been far from dominant but has found ways to win in the 4th quarter, where it has almost outscored opponents by a 2-to-1 mark (51-27).

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Cardinals at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Vikings -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +3.5 (-108) | Vikings -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Cardinals at Vikings key injuries

Cardinals

RB James Conner (ribs) out
OL Max Garcia (shoulder) out
LB Dennis Gardeck (ankle) out
C Rodney Hudson (knee) out
OL D.J. Humphries (back) questionable
CB Byron Murphy (back) questionable
PK Matt Prater (hip) questionable
RB Darrel Williams (knee) questionable

Vikings

DL Jonathan Bullard (illness) questionable

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Cardinals at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Cardinals 24

Moneyline

PASS.

The risk if you believe Minnesota (-190) is going to win is almost twice the return. You could consider a small wager on the Cardinals (+150) because I see this game coming down to the wire and the team who has the ball last will likely win, but the value isn’t terrific.

Against the spread

BET THE CARDINALS +3.5 (-108).

The Vikings have a very similar style to last season, with the exception of winning close games instead of losing them. Minnesota led the NFL with 14 1-score games last year, going 6-8. It’s flipped the script this season and is 4-0 in 1-score games.

However, the Vikings have consistently struggled against teams that have elite receivers and quarterbacks who can make big plays with their legs. The Cardinals have both. WR DeAndre Hopkins made his 2022 debut last week and caught 10 passes for 103 yards. He could approach those numbers again against a Vikings defense that plays too much off-man coverage.

Arizona QB Kyler Murray doesn’t run as much as he could, but the Vikings don’t have a speedy defense and he could easily break off a couple of big runs that continue drives and put the Cardinals in a scoring position.

With the RB injuries putting depth into question, the Cardinals may lean more on Murray’s running ability — and there will be chances for big plays.

Over/Under

TAKE THE OVER 49.5 (-108).

The Vikings have scored 28, 28, 29 and 24 points in their last 4 games, which gets you a long way to this the Over. I’m not convinced either defense will be capable of shutting down the other team’s offense.

The Cardinals are averaging just 22.3 points per game – the lowest average since coach Kliff Kingsbury arrived. With Hopkins back, the Cardinals have an elite weapon capable of making big plays and a supporting cast that can do likewise.

It may not hit the Over until well into the 4th quarter, but this game looks to have more touchdowns than field goals, which gets you to the Over quicker than a smashmouth run-first style of play that neither team employs very often.

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