The Arizona Cardinals (1-1) face the San Francisco 49ers (2-0) Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif. Kickoff from Levi's Stadium is at 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze NFL odds around the Cardinals vs. 49ers odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Cardinals, after a 26-14 Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Chargers as 9.5-point road underdogs, were blown out in Week 2 31-7 at home by the Seattle Seahawks as 4.5-point underdogs, with the Under (40.5) cashing. They managed only 151 total yards of offense and QB Jacoby Brissett passed for only 95 yards on 28 attempts, throwing a touchdown pass and an interception.
The 49ers blew out the Miami Dolphins on Sunday 35-13 as 13.5-point home favorites. QB Brock Purdy earned NFC
Offensive Player of the Week honors with 2 TD passes and a rushing touchdown. The defense has allowed 20 points through two games.
The 49ers lead the all-time series against the Cardinals 38-31. They swept the season series last year and have won 6 of the last 8 meetings. They beat the Cardinals 41-22 in Arizona as 3.5-point favorites with the Over (48.5) cashing.
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Cardinals at 49ers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | 49ers -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +8.5 (-112) | 49ers -8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -108 | U: -110)
Cardinals at 49ers key injuries
Cardinals
- S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (back) out
- DL Roy Lopez (groin) questionable
- CB Max Melton (toe) questionable
49ers
- DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf) out
- DE Romello Height (hand) out
- WR Demarcus Robinson (ankle) out
- DL James Thompson (ankle) out
- WR Mike Evans (hip) questionable
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Cardinals at 49ers picks and predictions
Prediction
49ers 31, Cardinals 20
Moneyline
The Cardinals have lost 12 of 14 games with Brissett as their starting quarterback. They have lost 7 straight division games. Brissett is 0-5 against division opponents, all losses by at least 17 points.
While Arizona can hang with the 49ers offensively, they do not play well from behind, and the 49ers offense has been tremendous so far.
Purdy is 5-1 in his career against the Cardinals with 12 TD passes and a rushing TD.
Expect the Niners to improve to 3-0, but the spread will give you better value.
PASS.
Against the spread
As noted, the Cardinals' last 5 games against the NFC West have been losses of at least 17 points, all with Brissett as the starter. Their last 6 losses, dating back to last season, have been ATS losses as well.
The 49ers have won by at least 20 points in both games this season.
BET 49ERS -8 (-118).
Over/Under
The 49ers have scored at least 28 points in both games they have played. The Over has cashed in 6 of these teams' last 8 meetings.
BET OVER 48 (-108).
Best prop bet
Christian McCaffrey 125+ RUSHING AND RECEIVING YARDS (+180)
He has cleared 125 combined rushing and receiving yards in 3 of the last 4 meetings with the Cardinals, and the other one he just missed it with 121 yards. With multiple receivers hurt this week, the passing game will flow through him.
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