- The Cardinals are -6.5 point favorites vs the Saints
- Total (Over/Under): 43 points
- Watch this game on CBS
The Arizona Cardinals (0-0-0) visit Caesars Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints (0-0-0) on Sep. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in New Orleans, LA.
The Cardinals are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Cardinals vs. Saints Over/Under is 43 total points for the game.
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Cardinals vs. Saints Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Cardinals | -6.5 -110 | 43 -110 | -300 |
| Saints | +6.5 -110 | 43 -110 | +240 |
Cardinals vs. Saints Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Cardinals will win this game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Cardinals vs Saints Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Cardinals will cover the spread with 84.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Cardinals players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today
- James Conner has hit the Receptions Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+8.05 Units / 59% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Saints players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Saints Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Foster Moreau has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.50 Units / 43% ROI)
Cardinals Best Bets:
- The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 2H Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.60 Units / 77% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 games (+5.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.10 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have covered the 2H Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.05 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.90 Units / 22% ROI)
Saints Best Bets:
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 games (+5.70 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.90 Units / 42% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.78 Units / 42% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+3.40 Units / 34% ROI)
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Cardinals were 2-1 (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- Cardinals are 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.69 Units / 56.33% ROI
- Cardinals are 0-3 when betting the Over for -3.38 Units / -100% ROI
- Cardinals are 3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / ROI
Saints Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Saints were 1-2 (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Saints are 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -66.67% ROI
- Saints are 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 28.13% ROI
- Saints are 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -38.24% ROI
Arizona Cardinals: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Saints
The Cardinals were 1-6 (.143) when rushing less than 25 times last season — 10th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .278.
The Cardinals were winless (0-6) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .249.
The Cardinals were winless (0-4) vs top 10 run offenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .335.
The Cardinals were winless (0-6) when committing 60 or more yards in penalties last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .440.
New Orleans Saints: Keys to the Game vs. the Arizona Cardinals
The Saints were winless (0-8) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .389.
The Saints were winless (0-4) when passing for less than 200 yards last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .422.
The Saints were winless (0-10) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .152.
The Saints were winless (0-6) when trailing at the end of quarter 1 last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .368.
Additional Matchup Notes for Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints
The Saints threw 4 touchdown passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-3rd-fewest in NFL. The Cardinals allowed 5 passing TDs in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-5th-fewest in NFL.
The Saints were successful on just 29.4% of pass attempts on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Cardinals pressured opposing QBs on 40% of pass attempts on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-3rd-best in NFL.
The Cardinals were successful on 47.8% of plays they ran with motion last season — 5th-best in NFL. The Saints allowed a success rate of 46.8% against motion last season — 5th-worst in NFL.
The Cardinals averaged 5.0 yards per carry last season — 4th-best in NFL. The Saints allowed 5.1 yards per carry last season — T-2nd-worst in NFL.
The Cardinals were successful on 60.5% of rush attempts with motion in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL. The Saints allowed a success rate of 53.9% on rush attempts against motion in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-worst in NFL.
Arizona Cardinals Offense: Important Stats
The Cardinals had 8 rushes of 20+ yards in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — most in NFL.
The Cardinals converted first downs on 40 of 54 plays (74%) on 3rd and short last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 59%.
The Cardinals converted late downs on just 6 of 198 plays (3%) with 7-10 yards to go last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 6%.
The Cardinals ran successful plays on 26% of rush attempts on play action passes last season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 53%.
New Orleans Saints Offense: Important Stats
The Saints targeted RBs 24% of the time (131 Pass Attempts/551 plays) last season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 16%.
The Saints ran successful plays on 40% of pass attempts last season — T-2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Saints converted late downs on just 11 of 280 plays (4%) with 7-10 yards to go last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 6%.
The Saints averaged 0.75 epa per play on contested throws in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.09.
Arizona Cardinals Defense: Important Stats
The Cardinals defense allowed successful plays on 57% of pass attempts from their own territory last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 48%.
The Cardinals defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 32% on 3rd and long since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 24%.
The Cardinals defense sacked opposing QBs on just 6% of pass attempts (1/17) when they pressured the QB in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 35%.
The Cardinals defense has allowed successful plays on 54% of pass attempts from their own territory since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
New Orleans Saints Defense: Important Stats
The Saints defense allowed successful plays on 60% of rush attempts in the 3rd quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Saints defense allowed 6.6 yards per play in the 2nd half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 5.7.
The Saints defense allowed successful plays on 55% of rush attempts on motion plays last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Saints defense has allowed a passer rating of just 80.1 first read passes (554 Pass Attempts) since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 96.3.
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