Seahawks vs Cardinals Betting Trends, Odds, and Insights - January 7th, 2024

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Seattle Seahawks will face off against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET. This divisional rivalry adds an extra layer of significance, as both teams will be motivated to secure a victory.

The Seahawks have had an average season, currently holding an 8-8 record. On the other hand, the Cardinals have struggled, with a 4-12 record. In recent games, the Cardinals have been on a disappointing run, losing 11 of their last 15 matches. The Seahawks have also faced challenges on the road, losing 4 of their last 5 away games.

In their previous game, the Seahawks suffered a loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a final score of 30-23. This defeat was considered a significant upset, as the Seahawks were 4.5-point favorites with a 65% chance of winning. Meanwhile, the Cardinals secured a win in their last game, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31. This victory was an even more surprising upset, as the Cardinals were 12.5-point underdogs with only a 16% chance of winning.

The last time these two teams met was in Week 7 of the current season. The Seahawks emerged victorious with a 20-10 home win over the Cardinals. In that game, the Cardinals struggled to score points, which could be a factor to consider in their upcoming rematch.

Despite being the away team, the Seahawks are considered a slight favorite in this matchup. The odds indicate that they have a 57% chance of winning, while the Cardinals have a 43% chance. The initial spread opened at Seahawks -3.5 but has since moved to Seahawks -3, representing a relatively small shift.

With both teams seeking redemption and divisional bragging rights, this game promises to be a thrilling battle. The Seahawks will aim to maintain their dominance over the Cardinals, while the Cardinals will be determined to turn the tables and secure a much-needed victory. Football fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching as these two teams clash on the gridiron.

Seahawks Insights

• While Zach Charbonnet has earned 32.2% of his offense's rushing play calls in games he has played this year, the leading projections forecast him to be a much smaller part of Seattle's ground game in this week's game at 18.7%.

• Geno Smith's 66.2% Adjusted Completion% this season shows a remarkable diminishment in his passing precision over last season's 69.4% rate.

Cardinals Insights

• The leading projections forecast the Cardinals to run the 6th-fewest total plays among all teams this week with 63.2 plays, accounting for their underlying propensities and game dynamics.

• After accruing 16.0 air yards per game last season, Trey McBride has been rising this season, now sitting at 37.0 per game.

• Our trusted projections expect Trey McBride to compile 0.43 receiving TDs in this game, on average, placing him in the 100th percentile among tight ends.

Betting Trends

• The Arizona Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in their last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 91% ROI)

• The Seattle Seahawks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.65 Units / 15% ROI)

• James Conner has hit the Carries Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.30 Units / 40% ROI)