NFL : Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills Odds & Prediction

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September 5, 2024
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Game Info: September 8, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ Highmark Stadium

The Bills have played well in their games, while the Cardinals have recently had trouble against the spread. This matchup is exciting because both teams have a track record of high-scoring games against each other. As kickoff draws near, be well-informed of the most recent injury information and predictions.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Cardinals +241 , Bills -295

Spread: Cardinals +6.5 , Bills -6.5

Over/Under: 48

Team Recent Performance

Arizona Cardinals

On August 26, the team was defeated by the Broncos 12-38 not making it to the point spread of +3, but going over 35. On August 18, they lost 13-21 to the Colts failing to meet the -1.5 point spread and going under 35. In their last meeting on August 11, they lost 14-16 to the Saints, covering a +2.5 spread while going under 37. The year started with them losing 20-21 to the Seahawks on January 8 making a cover of a +3 point spread and going under 48 points. Finally, on January 1st, they emerged victorious 35-31 against the Eagles, covering a +11.5 spread and hitting the over 47.5 points.

Buffalo Bills

Panthers beat the team 26-31 on the 25th of August, and this meant they could not cover the +5.5 spread while they were able to hit the over 30.5 points. In a game held on August 18th, they played against Steeler where they won 9-3 covering a +2.5 spread as well as finishing under a total of 38 points. They had also lost to Bears by 6-33 on August 11th thereby failing in both -3 spread and over that game had 37.5 total points. On January 22nd, it was 24-27 in favor of Chiefs hence missing the -2.5 spread but hitting an over which was at 45.5. They proceeded to claim victory against Steelers by 31-17 on january 16th to meet -10 cover and also put over 39.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Buffalo Bills (4-2) will host the Arizona Cardinals (2-4). The Cardinals have been struggling against the spread this season, winning just one of their last 6 games (1-5), while the Bills seem to have it all figured out at 5-1. In fact, both teams have gone over in 5-6 clashes between them. Arizona posts an average score of 23.67 points per match with a total gain of 316.17 yards; on the flip side Buffalo has been scoring at an average of 28.00 point and gaining 307.17 yards in every encounter they’ve had so far; thus making them higher in terms of both scoring and defense than their opponents. In terms of passing stats, Arizona averages 139 rushing yards as well as 177.17 pass yards with 54.93% completion rate while Buffalo records 136.17 rush yards plus 118.00 net away from home with 61.88% completed passes ratio respectively. On turnovers, both teams are close with Arizona averaging 1.67 and Buffalo 1.83 on per-game basis.

Team Injuries

Arizona Cardinals

In Sunday’s game, it is uncertain for cornerback Darren Hall (hip) and cornerback Elijah Jones (ankle). BJ Ojulari a linebacker has been placed on injured reserve because of his knee while the same applies to Darius Robinson who plays defensive tackle due to his calf problem; moreover Jon Gaines II guard remains questionable but he has not disclosed much about his injury.

Buffalo Bills

Mitchell Trubisky, quarterback, has a knee injury and he is out for an indefinite time. Shane Buechele is on injured reserve along with Travis Clayton (shoulder), Darrynton Evans (hamstring), and Mat Milano (biceps). In addition, Curtis Samuel (toe) is questionable for a match against Arizona on Sunday as well as Nicholas Morrow (groin), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (neck), Damar Hamlin (hamstring) and Quintin Morris (shoulder) or BYU BYU University linebacker Baylon Spector which has calf injury. A cornerback like Taron Johnson will not be playing because of quad damage while Cole Bishop who plays at safety is unable to participate due to a shoulder injury too.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Bills will win, cover the spread, and the game will go over the total of 48 points.

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