Our Chargers vs Cardinals prediction for this week’s NFL game is under 44 (-110).
The Chargers battle the Cardinals in this Monday Night Football matchup. The Chargers’ defense is trending upward and has been performing well on the road.
Offshore Odds: Chargers Slight Favorites on the Road
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | -2.5 (-117) | -145 | O 44 (-110) |
| Cardinals | +2.5 (-103) | +125 | U 44 (-110) |
Chargers Have Great Road Play
The Chargers are 2-1 on the road, and their defense ranks 1st in the NFL in points allowed, with 66. Los Angeles has experienced a mix of double-digit wins and close games. The Chargers started the season against some below-average teams, but recently they have faced tougher competition. Their last 2 divisional games were closely contested.
In their most recent game, Los Angeles defeated the Broncos on the road, 23-16. After 3 quarters, the Chargers led 23-0. The Broncos made things interesting in the 4th quarter, but the Chargers remained in control. Los Angeles excelled in 3rd-down efficiency and time of possession. They have been a strong 1st-half team on both offense and defense, and they will look to continue that trend against Arizona.
Murray Trying To Get The Offense Going
The Cardinals are 1-2 at home, and their offense has been inconsistent all season. One week, they can keep up with an above-average offensive team; the next week, they can’t. In 3 of their last 4 games, the offense has scored only 13-14 points, and Arizona was blown out in two of those games. The home offense has struggled against good offensive teams.
Last week, the Cardinals lost on the road to the Packers, 34-13. Arizona was down by 14 at halftime and managed only 3 points in the 2nd half. QB Kyler Murray threw 1 TD pass, but the offense didn’t get enough production from the rushing game. Additionally, Arizona committed 100 yards worth of penalties and fumbled the ball 3 times. The Cardinals will need to take better care of the ball against the Chargers.
Chargers vs Cardinals Prediction
The spread for this game is close because both teams have been inconsistent. You’d expect the Chargers’ offense to perform consistently, but they often find themselves in close games in the 4th quarter. The Cardinals’ offense has moments of production, but lately, it seems to be stuck. The safe bet here is the under, as the Chargers’ defense ranks 1st in points allowed and has given up 10 points or less against subpar teams.
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