With the point spread sitting at -1 in favor of the Cardinals, this week one pre-season matchup is a great way to get a jump on the lines, as the Saints and Cardinals face off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, August 10th. This one is being played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, and the Cardinals are the slight favorite with money line odds of -122. For those looking to bet the over/under, the line is currently at 36.5 points.
- Date: Saturday, August 10th
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- TV: None
Saints vs Cardinals
The Saints finished last year’s pre-season with a 26-24 win over the Chiefs in week one. They went 2-1 in the pre-season, going 1-0 on the road and 1-1 at home. In week two, they beat the Chargers 22-17, but they finished with a 17-13 loss to the Texans.
The Cardinals finished last pre-season with a 2-1 record, going 1-0 on the road and 1-1 at home. They started with an 18-17 win over the Broncos in week one, and despite dropping their week two matchup vs the Chiefs (38-10), they ended with an 18-17 win over the Vikings.
Saints Injury Report
- Ryan Ramczyk – Knee (Out)
- Tanoh Kpassagnon – Achilles (Out)
- Nephi Sewell – Undisclosed (Out)
- Juwan Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Justin Herron – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jermaine Jackson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Tommy Hudson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Chandler Brewer – Undisclosed (Out)
Cardinals Injury Report
- Carter O’Donnell – Undisclosed (Out)
- BJ Ojulari – Knee (Out)
Saints Offense Breakdown
Finishing 12th in the NFL in scoring last pre-season, the Saints averaged 20.3 points per game. Their passing game was one of their strengths, as they were 3rd in the NFL in passing yards per game with 258. This was fueled by a heavy emphasis on the passing game, as they led the NFL with 43.3 passing attempts per game.
However, their rushing attack was one of the least productive, ranking 28th in rushing yards with just 82.3 rushing yards per game.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Arizona’s passing game was 23rd in the pre-season last year, averaging 183.3 yards per game. They finished 11th in rushing yards (114 per game) and 9th in rushing attempts (29 per game).
For the pre-season as a whole, the Cardinals were 19th in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game, and 22nd in yards per play.
Saints Team Defense
Against the pass, the Saints’ defense was 9th in the NFL last pre-season, giving up 185.3 yards per game. They finished 11th in points allowed (19.3) and 14th in yards allowed (296.7). New Orleans gave up 111.3 rushing yards per game, which was right in the middle of the pack at 15th.
Cardinals Team Defense
Arizona’s defense allowed 24 points per game last pre-season, finishing 20th in the NFL. They gave up 112.7 rushing yards per game (16th) and 242.3 passing yards per game (29th).
Saints vs Cardinals Trends
- Through their last three road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 20 points per game.
- In their last five home games, Arizona has averaged 18 points per game while allowing 23. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- The Saints have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- The last five games that Arizona was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Saints vs Cardinals Prediction
For this week one pre-season matchup between the Saints and Cardinals, we have the Saints coming out on top by a score of 25-19. Even though the point spread is close, with the Saints at +1, we like the Saints to cover as road underdogs. Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Saints to cover at +1.
As for the over/under, with the line sitting at 36.5 points, we have these teams combining for 44 points, making the over a great bet to take in this one.
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Last updated:August 9, 2024 Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints