The first-place Arizona Cardinals (6-4) travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks (5-5). Our Cardinals vs Seahawks prediction is for Seattle to win a close contest.
Neither Arizona nor Seattle were expected to contend in the NFC West, ceding the division to the 49ers and Rams. However, the division “powers” — particularly San Francisco — have been underwhelming, opening the door for a four-team scramble to win it and make the playoffs.
Head-to-head, Seattle leads Arizona with a record of 27-22-1.
Offshore Odds: It’s a Pick’em
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Pk (-105) | O 47.5 (-110) |
| Seahawks | Pk (-115) | U 47.5 (-110) |
Arizona Hopes to Continue Its Hot Run
The Cardinals have won four straight. While they have not been dominant, they do not beat themselves. Arizona had its bye in Week 11 after consecutive blowouts over Chicago and the Jets.
Quarterback Kyler Murray has posted a 69.2 completion percentage, thrown 12 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. Although they have weapons through the air with Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Greg Dortch, the key has been the running attack led by James Conner and Murray. They are fifth in the NFL in rushing yards per game.
Beating Seattle can shore up their division lead. Arizona travels to Minnesota in Week 13 and hosts Seattle the week after. They will then have winnable games against New England and Carolina. They might have their destiny in their hands by the last two games of the regular season when they play the Rams in Los Angeles and host San Francisco.
Seattle’s Win in San Francisco Changed Their Outlook
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith’s mad touchdown scramble with 12 seconds remaining in San Francisco to beat the 49ers 20-17 could have changed the 2024 fortunes for both teams. With a 5-5 record, a win over Arizona will put Seattle in first place.
It has certainly been an up-and-down season for Seattle. After jumping out 3-0, they lost three straight, upset Atlanta on the road, lost to the Rams in overtime, and stunned the 49ers.
Seattle’s strength is their passing game. They are second in the league in passing yards per game. Aside from that, they are mediocre and have trouble defending against the run, which is one of Arizona’s offensive strengths.
Cardinals vs Seahawks Prediction: Seattle Again Pulls it Out Late
Few could have predicted that Arizona traveling to Seattle in Week 12 would have any meaning other than jockeying for draft position. However, it has major playoff implications, especially with San Francisco facing a tough battle in Green Bay and Los Angeles hosting Philadelphia.
Whoever wins this game will be in an advantageous position to take the division.
Both teams have been remarkably resilient. Expect a tight contest with the Seahawks winning.
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