You can find this week 15 NFL matchup between the 49ers and Cardinals on CBS at 4:05 (12/17/23). This game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale (AZ).
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Cardinals vs. 49ers Betting Analysis
Heading into week 15,San Francisco is in 1st place in the NFC-West, sitting with an overall record of 10-3. In the NFC, they find themsevles in 1st place. The 49ers’ scoring margin heading into this week’s game is at +13.5, putting their ATS record at 7-5-1.
In the 49ers’ win over the Seahawks, the 49ers’ offense finished with 527 yards of offense compared to the Seahawks’ 324. The 49ers went 6/11 on 3rd down, while the Seahawks converted on 54.5% of their 3rd down attempts. Even though San Francisco won straight-up, they did not cover the spread as 14.5 point favorites. Quarterback Brock Purdy had a big game, throwing for 368 yards on a passer rating of 122. Purdy completed 70% of 27 attempts in the game.
Through 13 games, the Cardinals are 3-10. In the NFC-West standings, they are in 4th place which puts them 15th in the NFC. So far, the Cardinals’ are 4-2 vs. the spread at home and 3-4 ATS on the road. Overall, Arizona has an average scoring differential of -7.8 points per game and have been the underdog in every game.
Even though, the Cardinals’ offense picked up a below-average number of first-downs, they stil went on to beat the Steelers. The Cardinals finished with 282 yards of total offense compared to 317 for the Steelers. The Steelers averaged 6.9 yards per passing attempt and 4.2 yards per rush. Arizona went into the game as the underdog (+6), giving them a straight-up and ATS win. Kyler Murray threw for 145 yards while completing 56% of his passes and throwing for 145. Murray threw for one touchdown.
During their first meeting, 49ers secured a 35-16 win against Cardinals. Looking at the spread, the 49ers were favored by -14.5 and covered with their 19 point win. When the game started, the over/under line was 44 points, and both teams managed to surpass it.
Cardinals vs. 49ers Odds Analysis
Regarding the current moneyline odds, Arizona is currently given a 14% chance of winning, along with a moneyline payout of +592. On the other hand, the 49ers’ implied win percentage is 90% with a moneyline of -938.
The opening over/under line for this game, as per the oddsmakers, was 45.5. However, it has been adjusted up to its current line of 47.5, with the over paying out at -110 and the under at -112.
From the time the lines were first released, San Francisco has transitioned from -11 point favorites to their current line of -12.5 (-110). Conversely, Arizona is currently +12.5 (-110) point underdogs at home.
How to Bet Cardinals vs. 49ers in Arizona
I’m going with Arizona to cover as 12.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Arizona had an impressive performance in their last game, particularly in the ground game against Pittsburgh. I anticipate them to replicate that success, which is why I’m backing Arizona before kickoff.
After crunching the numbers, our model is pointing to this game finishing with a combined 49 points. This projection has me feeling good about taking the over at 47.5.
- ArizonaSharp ATS Prediction: Cardinals +12.5
- ArizonaSharp OU Predict: Over 47.5
