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

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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)