Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks prediction 1-7-24 NFL Picks

The Seattle Seahawks need a win here to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Arizona Cardinals can play spoiler while winning two straight games for the first time. Let’s preview this game and give out a Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals prediction.

Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview 

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Eagles and Titans while losing to the Steelers in their last 3 games. Geno Smith is completing 65.2 percent of his passes for 3,435 yards, 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett have combined for 1,927 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 60 receptions. The Seattle Seahawks ground game is averaging 90.1 yards per contest, and Kenneth Walker III leads the way with 827 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Seattle is allowing 23.9 points and 365.4 yards per game. Bobby Wagner leads the Seattle Seahawks with 168 tackles, Boye Mafe has 9 sacks and Julian Love has 4 interceptions.

Seattle Seahawks Team Facts

• The Seahawks have won seven of their last eight games against the Cardinals following a loss.
• The Seahawks have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against NFC opponents.
• The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five road games against NFC opponents.
• The Seahawks have won the first half in seven of their last eight games against the Cardinals following a loss.
• The Seahawks have lost the first quarter in three of their last four games as favorites following a loss.

Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview 

The Arizona Cardinals rebounded from losses to the 49ers and Bears with a win over the Eagles. Kyler Murray is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 1,537 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Trey McBride and Marquise Brown have combined for 1,365 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Michael Wilson has 32 receptions. The Arizona Cardinals ground game is averaging 134.9 yards per contest, and James Conner leads the way with 890 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Arizona is allowing 27.1 points and 357.5 yards per game. Kyzir White leads the Arizona Cardinals with 90 tackles, Dennis Gardeck has 6 sacks and Jalen Thompson has 4 interceptions.

Arizona Cardinals Team Facts

• The Cardinals have lost each of their last nine games following a win.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against NFC West opponents.
• The Cardinals have lost the first half in each of their last eight games following a win.
• The Cardinals have won the first quarter in four of their last five games as home underdogs against NFC opponents.
• The Cardinals have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games against the Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals prediction

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a massive upset win over the Eagles that could be the shot in the arm this franchise needed. Still, this line feels like an overreaction. On top of a letdown spot for the Cards, let’s not act like they’ve been a good team this season and are capable of stringing anything together. The Seattle Seahawks are still playing for a playoff spot, and they’ve won 4 straight games against the Cardinals. We’re only laying a field goal with the much better team. Give me the Seahawks.