The Detroit Lions (+200,000 to win Super Bowl 53) and the Arizona Cardinals aren’t the sexiest of teams this season. But sometimes, two horrible franchises make for an entertaining matchup, which is a reason why you should watch these two teams square off in Glendale this Sunday. The sportsbook predicts a close one, with the spread set at just 2.5-points in favor of the visiting team.
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Recent Performances Leading to Week 14
Detroit and Arizona approach Week 14 from different paths. The Lions have struggled recently, dropping three of their last four games. Their most notable defeat came against the Rams, where offensive miscues highlighted their inconsistency.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, ended their losing streak by toppling the Packers, offering a glimmer of hope. Both teams are eager for redemption, making this clash in Glendale intriguing.
Betting Preview for the Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Season Week 14 Game on December 9, 2018
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
When: Sunday, December 9, 2018, 4:25 PM ET
Line: Detroit Lions (-2.5) vs Arizona Cardinals (+2.5) – view all 2018 NFL lines
TV Broadcast: FOX
Betting on the Detroit Lions (4-8)
The Lions are merely waiting for this season to end. With nothing to play for, Detroit will just have to collect as many wins as possible to salvage some respect in yet another disappointing campaign. In a 30-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at home last Sunday, the Lions didn’t help themselves by being careless on offense. Matthew Stafford passed for 245 yards and a touchdown with an interception, while losing a fumble to record both Detroit turnovers in the game. He was constantly pressured by the Rams’ defense, which sacked him four times for a loss of 37 yards. It’s hard to make a case for these Lions, but there’s some level of confidence in them having to face an equally pathetic unit in the form of the Cardinals.
The Lions, who are averaging 21.2 points per game and allowing 26.3 points per contest, should do better against an Arizona team that hasn’t done much this season for bettors to feel good about it either.
The Lions are 3-2 ATS in their last five road games.
Stafford's season stats have been a mixed bag. Up to Week 14, he has thrown for over 3,100 yards with a commendable 18 touchdowns, though interceptions have plagued his performance.
Despite two fumbles, his offensive line's struggles make his achievements notable. This inconsistency shapes Detroit's offensive challenges.
Betting on the Arizona Cardinals (3-9)
Arizona arrested its three-game losing skid last week, by shocking the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 13, 20-17. Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen is going to need some more time to become a reliable signal-caller for the Cardinals, but there’s little to question about his nerves. He went 11 of 26 for 149 passing yards with no touchdowns and zero interceptions, and also got sacked twice for a loss of 16 yards. Another rookie stepped up in the Packers game, with Chase Edmonds racking up 53 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just five touches. That’s a solid performance in a supporting role for Edmonds, who is behind star David Johnson in the backfield pecking order. Johnson rushed for 69 yards on 20 carries. Both running backs could deal some heavy damage against Detroit, which has a middle of the road stop unit that’s only 19th in the league with 119.8 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
The under us 6-4 in the Cardinals' last 10 games overall.
Key Defensive Matchups
The defensive standoff promises to be decisive. For Detroit, Darius Slay remains a formidable presence, essential in intercepting Rosen's passes.
Meanwhile, Arizona relies on Chandler Jones, whose sack expertise makes him a constant threat to Stafford. Both defenses have vulnerabilities, yet standout play can swing this contest's balance.
Writer’s Prediction
Arizona wins, 23-21.
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