In this article we will formulate a Cardinals vs Seahawks prediction for this NFL game on Thursday, September 25th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 4 matchup.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview
The Arizona Cardinals are 2-1 this season after they lost to San Francisco by a score of 16-15 last week. Arizona trailed 6-3 at halftime, but they led 15-13 late in the fourth, before losing on a field goal as time expired. The Cardinals were out gained by a total of 355-260, went 5-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Kyler Murray went 22-35 for 159 yards and one touchdown, while Trey Benson rushed 10 times for 42 yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. caught three passes for 44 yards to lead the receivers. The Arizona defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game.
Arizona started the season with a 20-13 win over New Orleans and a 27-22 win over Carolina in their first two games. The Cardinals are averaging 20.7 points per game with 165.0 passing yards and 111.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 17.0 points against per game this season. Kyler Murray has completed 67.4% of his passes for 542 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Trey McBride has caught 17 passes for 182 yards and one score. Trey Benson is the leading rusher for the Cardinals with 125 yards on 21 carries this season.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 2-1 this year after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 44-13 in their last game. Seattle led 21-0 after the first quarter and 38-6 at the half, before cruising to the easy victory. The Seahawks out gained NO by a total of 320-284, went 3-9 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Sam Darnold went 14-18 for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III carried the ball 16 times for 38 yards and two scores. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the receivers with five catches for 96 yards and one touchdown in the game. The Seattle defense recorded two sacks and four tackles for loss in the win.
Seattle opened the season with a 17-13 loss to San Francisco, but did win their second game by a score of 31-17 over Pittsburgh. The Seahawks are averaging 29.3 points per game with 219.0 passing yards and 96.0 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 15.7 points against per game this season. Sam Darnold has completed 70.3% of his passes for 663 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has caught 22 passes for 323 yards and one score. Kenneth Walker III has led the rushing attack with 163 yards and three touchdowns on 39 carries this year.
Why the Cardinals will beat the Seahawks
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Seahawks and Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
- The Seahawks have lost each of their last four Thursday games played on the West Coast.
- The Cardinals have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against NFC West opponents.
- The Cardinals have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight home games.
- The Seahawks have lost the first quarter in four of their last five Thursday games.
- The Seahawks have lost the first half in each of their last four September road games against NFC opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cardinals’ last seven September games as underdogs against NFC West opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Seahawks’ last six September games against NFC West opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total points line.
Arizona Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Trey McBride has scored a touchdown in each of the Cardinals’ last three games against NFC West opponents.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 22+ completions in each of his last eight appearances against the Seahawks.
- Michael Wilson has recorded 26+ receiving yards in each of the Cardinals’ last four games against the Seahawks.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 232+ passing yards in eight of the Cardinals’ last nine games following a road loss.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 32+ rushing yards in each of the Cardinals’ last five games as underdogs against NFC West opponents.
- Heading into Week 4, Trey Benson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (6.0) this season.
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Cooper Kupp has scored the first touchdown in each of his last three September appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Kenneth Walker III has scored two or more touchdowns in four of the Seahawks’ last five September games against NFC opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four road appearances against teams with a winning record.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 11+ rushing yards in each of his last four appearances against NFC West opponents.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 231+ passing yards in 12 of his last 13 appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Cooper Kupp has recorded 60+ receiving yards in each of his six previous Week 4 appearances.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 20+ completions in 10 of his last 11 appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Cooper Kupp has recorded 60+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his six previous Week 4 appearances.
- Heading into Week 4, Derion Kendrick ranks T1st in the NFL in interceptions (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 4, the Cardinals rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage (100.0%) this season.
- Heading into Week 4, the Cardinals rank 32nd in the NFL in Q4 points per game (3.0) this season.
- Seahawks – one different players have recorded 100+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.
- Heading into Week 4, the Seahawks have recorded the longest punt return this season (95 yards).
Cardinals vs Seahawks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this contest with a 2-1 record on the year, so this is a big showdown in the NFC West. Seattle has scored 75 points in their last two games, but the Arizona defense has been very good this year. The Cardinals were good enough to win last week against the 49ers, but couldn’t finish the deal and only scored 13 offensive points. This should be a back and forth contest, but I think Arizona is the play. I don’t trust Darnold against a solid defensive unit and I think Arizona will do just enough to get the win.
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