The Green Bay Packers (3-2) will face off against the Arizona Cardinals (2-3) this Sunday afternoon, aiming to maintain their position in the NFC North title race. Despite having a winning record, Green Bay finds itself tied for last in the division with Chicago. The Cardinals recently broke a two-game losing streak, achieving a surprising 24-23 victory against San Francisco as 7.5-point underdogs last week. This win has positioned Arizona in second place in the NFC West standings, despite their rough start.
The game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field, with the Packers favored by 5.5 points. The total over/under is set at 47.5 points according to recent consensus. Those looking to make predictions on the game may want to consider insights from a model that has proven effective by simulating NFL games 10,000 times.
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Here are some key betting lines for the matchup:
– Packers vs. Cardinals spread: Packers -5.5
– Packers vs. Cardinals over/under: 47.5 points
– Packers vs. Cardinals money line: Packers -246, Cardinals +201
Reasons for Packers to cover the spread:
Green Bay has emerged as a surprisingly undervalued team in the league, succeeding in covering the spread in seven of their last nine games. They have also fared well at home, covering the spread in five of their last seven home matchups. They are coming off a 24-19 victory against the Rams, where quarterback Jordan Love completed 15 of 26 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Josh Jacobs is having a strong season with 402 rushing yards from 90 attempts, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. Historically, the Packers have dominated the Cardinals at home, boasting a 7-1 record in their last eight matchups at Lambeau Field.
Reasons for Cardinals to cover the spread:
After a two-game slump, Arizona returned to form by defeating the 49ers, a noteworthy accomplishment as they had fallen behind by ten points heading into the final quarter. Quarterback Kyler Murray contributed to the win, completing 19 out of 30 passes for 195 yards and one touchdown, alongside a strong rushing performance with 83 yards. Running back James Conner also played a crucial role, accumulating 86 rushing yards on 19 carries. Conner has topped 100 rushing yards twice this season and tallied three rushing touchdowns in five games. The Cardinals have shown resilience, covering the spread in five of their last six games on the road.
How to make predictions for Packers vs. Cardinals:
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As the Packers prepare to take on the Cardinals, fans will be eager to find out which team will secure the win and which side of the spread is projected to be successful.