In this article we will formulate a Packers vs Cardinals prediction for this NFL game on Friday, August 28th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this preseason matchup.
Green Bay Packers Betting Preview
The Green Bay Packers are 1-1 this preseason after they defeated the Broncos by a score of 33-13 in their last game. Green Bay led 23-10 at halftime and they added 10 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. The Packers out gained Denver by a total of 299-225, went 7-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Kyle McCord threw for 118 yards, while Jordan Love threw for 56 yards and one touchdown. Pierre Strong Jr rushed eight times for 37 yards, while Will Sheppard caught six passes for 47 yards and one score in the game.
Prior to that win, Green Bay lost to the Steelers by a score of 28-9 in their first preseason game. The Packers trailed 7-6 at halftime and they led 9-7 in the third, but they allowed the last 21 points for the loss. Kyle McCord threw for 102 yards, while Tyrod Taylor threw for 21 yards. Damien Martinez rushed eight times for 20 yards, while Isaiah Neyor had four receptions for 34 yards. In this game, Green Bay is expected to give most of the snaps to Kyle McCord, who has played well this preseason.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview
The Arizona Cardinals are 1-2 this preseason after they lost to the Cowboys by a score of 34-13 last week. Arizona trailed 24-6 at halftime and only managed one scoring drive in the second half in the loss. The Cardinals were out gained by a total of 413-325, went 4-10 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Gardner Minshew II threw for 177 yards and one interception, while Kedon Slovis threw for 30 yards. Evan Hull rushed 11 times for 51 yards, while Simi Fehoko caught two passes for 42 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, Arizona defeated the Raiders by a score of 27-14 and lost to the Panthers by a score of 33-30 in the Hall of Fame game. Against the Raiders, Arizona led 21-14 at halftime and they added two field goals in the second half in the victory. Gardner Minshew II threw for 101 yards and two touchdowns, while Kedon Slovis threw for 75 yards. Corey Kiner rushed 10 times for 59 yards, while Jalen Brooks caught six passes for 52 yards and one score. In this game, Arizona will start Minshew at quarterback and Slovis will take over.
Packers vs Cardinals Prediction
Green Bay comes into this matchup after a great effort last week against the Broncos and McCord has been very solid at the QB spot. Arizona is looking to end the preseason on the right foot, but they were blown out last week. The Cardinals do have Minshew and Slovis at quarterback, so they really should move the ball better than they did last week, but I will take McCord to have the better game. Take the Packers here.