Free NFL Week 3 Pick: Lions vs. Cardinals Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 3
(1-1) Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
Date: Sunday, September 22nd
Time: 4:25 ET
Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale AZ
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Detroit -3 | Arizona +3
NFL Moneyline Odds: Detroit -149 | Arizona +125
NFL Betting Total: O/U 52.5
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Get ready for some high-octane NFL action in Week 3! We’re diving into the Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals showdown, and this one’s a must-watch for bettors. The Lions may be the 3-point favorite here, but Arizona as the underdog is looking mighty tempting. And with the total sitting at a whopping 52.5, expect points to pile up faster than a two-minute drill.
Let’s talk history: Arizona has flat-out owned Detroit in the desert, covering the spread 9 out of the last 11 times they’ve hosted. And after a rough start, the Lions are still trying to find their groove this season. Meanwhile, the Cardinals just put the NFL on notice with a massive 41-10 blowout last week, jumping out to an early 24-3 lead that had bettors grinning from ear to ear.
The Lions and Cardinals did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Lions have a record of 2-0-1.
The Lions also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1.
These games averaged a combined total of 47 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
Detroit Lions
After a 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers, the Lions are now 1-1 for the season. Detroit was favored by -7.5 at home but lost straight-up and against the spread. The game finished with a combined 36 points, falling short of the over/under line of 52 points. The Lions were looking to bounce back after a 41-33 loss in week one to the 49ers.
The Lions fell behind early, with the Buccaneers leading 6-3 after the 1st quarter. Detroit added a field goal in the 2nd quarter to tie the game at 6, but Tampa Bay scored a touchdown to take a 13-6 lead at halftime. Detroit had a strong 3rd quarter, with David Montgomery rushing for a 1-yard touchdown and the Lions taking a 16-13 lead, but Baker Mayfield’s 11-yard touchdown put the Buccaneers back in front for good.
Detroit Lions Stats
The Lions’ offense put up 324 yards through the air in their 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers, with 26 first downs and 139 yards on the ground. However, they were unable to find the endzone through the air, throwing two interceptions. Jared Goff completed 34 of 55 passes for 307 yards and Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team with 119 yards receiving.
Jahmyr Gibbs led the team in rushing with 84 yards on 13 attempts, averaging 6.5 yards per attempt and also adding 22 receiving yards. Detroit’s offense had a couple of chances to win this one, as they ran 56 passing attempts and finished with 324 yards through the air.
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In their 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers, the Lions’ defense gave up just 216 total yards. They defended the run well, allowing only 70 yards on 23 attempts. Despite their strong performance against the run, the Lions struggled on third down, allowing the Buccaneers to convert 80% of their third down attempts.
Detroit’s defense also recorded five sacks and held Tampa Bay to a 63.2% completion rate. They also came up with one interception and limited the Buccaneers to 7.7 yards per pass attempt. However, the Lions did allow one passing touchdown in the game.
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is now 1-1 after a dominant 41-10 win over the Rams. The Cardinals led 14-0 after the 1st quarter and extended their lead to 24-3 by halftime. Kyler Murray threw two early touchdowns to Marvin Harrison Jr., and James Conner finished with two rushing touchdowns. Arizona capped off their big win with 10 points in the 4th quarter.
The over/under line was set at 47.5 points, and the Cardinals’ victory saw a combined total of 51 points. Arizona’s defense was also strong in this one, holding the Rams to just 10 points. Joshua Karty’s field goal was the Rams’ first points, coming in the 2nd quarter.
Arizona Cardinals Stats
The Arizona Cardinals’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 41-10 win over the Rams, amassing 24 first downs and 231 yards on the ground. Kyler Murray completed 17 of 21 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 158 and adding 59 yards on the ground.
James Conner had a big game rushing, gaining 122 yards on 21 carries, including a long run of 22 yards and one touchdown. Marvin Harrison Jr. was the top receiver, with 130 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
Arizona’s defense was dominant in their 41-10 win over the Rams, allowing just 53 rushing yards on 20 attempts. They also recorded five sacks and held the Rams to an 18.2% third-down conversion rate. The passing game wasn’t much more successful for the Rams, as they finished with 192 yards through the air and no touchdowns.
The Cardinals’ defense limited the Rams to 245 total yards and forced them into a quick passing game, as the Rams’ completion percentage was 70.4%. Arizona’s pass rush was effective, with a +8 advantage in quarterback hits and a +6 advantage in tackles for loss.
Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Lions are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Cardinals are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Lions are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cardinals have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Lions’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Cardinals’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
Lions vs. Cardinals Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | -192 | -149 | -4 | -3 |
| Cardinals | +160 | +124 | +4 | +3 |
4* Free Week 3 NFL Betting Prediction: Arizona +3
Now, here’s the play: Marvin Harrison Jr., the fourth overall pick, absolutely torched defenses last week with 130 yards and two touchdowns—mark my words, this kid is a future Hall of Famer in the making. He’s my X-factor in this game. And let’s not forget about James Conner, the bruising back who’s quietly having a stellar season.
As for the point spread, our pick is to take the Cardinals to cover as home underdogs. Our projected final score is 30-27 in favor of Arizona.
With the total sitting at 52.5, our pick is to take the OVER, as we have this one finishing with 57 combined points.
The Cardinals are 3-2 ATS in their last five as underdogs, and I’m riding with them to cover the +3 at home. Bet on Arizona to keep this one close—this is a home dog you don’t want to miss!
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— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 20, 2024
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