The Commanders are set to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sep 10. The game is scheduled for 1:00 ET while airing on FOX. Washington enters this game as 7-point favorites with the total set at 38. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Commanders vs Cardinals predictions below.
Commanders vs. Cardinals Odds
- Spread: Commanders -7
- Total 38
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sep 10
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: FedEx Field, Landover MD
- TV: FOX
Cardinals Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cardinals have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Arizona has a straight-up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 15 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Commanders Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Commanders have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Washington has a straight up record of 1-1-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 21 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Washington has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-2-1 straight up.
Will the Cardinals Win on the Road?
Following a season where they wrapped up with a total record of just 4-13, the Cardinals are gearing up for their season opener. In the NFC-West, Arizona finished 4th and posted a 1-5 record against their division opponents. On their home field, the Cardinals concluded with a 1-8 record, and when away from home, they went 3-5.
The Cardinals concluded the previous season with a 21st ranking in yards per game, averaging 20.0 points per game (21st). In terms of passing, Arizona was 4th in passing attempts and 18th in passing yards. The Cardinals averaged 110.2 rushing yards per game (22nd).
Defensively, the Cardinals finished last season 21st in yards allowed while giving up an average of 26.4 points per game (29th). When looking at how they got after the quarterback, Arizona was 18th in quarterback hits and 12th in sacks.
Can the Commanders Hold Strong at Home?
As the new season approaches, the Commanders are aiming for some improvement after wrapping up last season in last place in the NFC-East and holding the 9th spot within the NFC. Washington’s complete record stood at 8-8-1, which included a 4-3-1 road record and 4-5 when playing at home. In games against divisional opponents, the Commanders were 2-3-1.
Offensively, the Commanders averaged 18.9 points per game in 2022, putting them 24th in the NFL. In the passing game, they finished 19th in passing attempts and averaged 204.2 yards per game through the air. When looking at their running game, the Commanders were 27th in yards per attempt.
The Commanders’ defense wrapped up the previous season at 3rd in yards allowed, conceding an average of 20.2 points per game (8th). When assessing their pass rush, Washington was 21st in quarterback hits and finished 7th in sacks.
Commanders vs. Cardinals Player Prop
One of the better player prop bets to take in this week’s Cardinals vs. Commanders matchup is James Conner’s ‘To Score A Touchdown’. The odds are sitting at +144, putting the implied probability of this hitting at 41%. At +144, I’m getting a player prop bet down on Conner to find the endzone against the Commanders.
The Prop: James Connor to Score a Touchdown +144
Commanders VS. Cardinals Predictions
My point spread pick for this Cardinals vs. Commanders game is siding with the Cardinals to cover on the road. At present, they are 7-point underdogs, and I anticipate them covering this spread.
The Pick: Cardinals +7 | -109 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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