The Green Bay Packers (3-2) will aim to maintain their pursuit of the NFC North title as they welcome the Arizona Cardinals (2-3) to Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon. Although Green Bay boasts a winning record after five games, they find themselves tied with Chicago for the last spot in the division standings. On the other hand, Arizona ended a two-game losing streak with a narrow 24-23 victory over San Francisco last week, achieving an upset as 7.5-point underdogs. Despite their sluggish start, the Cardinals hold second place in the NFC West.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The Packers are favored by 5.5 points, with the over/under set at 47.5 points according to consensus odds. Before making any predictions for the match, examining the NFL forecasts from a reputable model could provide valuable insight.
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The model has analyzed the Packers vs. Cardinals matchup extensively. Several key betting lines include:
Packers vs. Cardinals spread: Packers -5.5
Packers vs. Cardinals over/under: 47.5 points
Packers vs. Cardinals money line: Packers -246, Cardinals +201
The Packers have been seen as an undervalued team, successfully covering the spread in seven of their last nine games. They have performed well at home, covering in five of their last seven matchups there. Following a 24-19 road triumph against the Rams, quarterback Jordan Love threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Josh Jacobs also had a noteworthy game, racking up 73 rushing yards and a score.
Jacobs has been effective this season, accumulating 402 rushing yards on 90 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per attempt. In contrast, Arizona has struggled with consistency, losing three games by six or more points while managing impressive wins against the Rams and 49ers. Historically, Lambeau Field has posed challenges for the Cardinals, as they are 1-7 in their last eight visits there.
Conversely, the Cardinals showed resilience by snapping their losing streak last week, overcoming a 10-point deficit to defeat San Francisco. Quarterback Kyler Murray completed 19 of 30 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown, alongside 83 rushing yards. Running back James Conner also contributed effectively, with 86 rushing yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns in the first five games of the season. The Cardinals have successfully covered the spread in five of their last six road games.
The model has generated results from simulating the Packers vs. Cardinals matchup 10,000 times, indicating a preference for the total to go Over, along with a high confidence point-spread pick. To discover the specific predictions and which team to back, visit the relevant site for insights.