Bears vs Cardinals Week 9 ATS Picks: Arizona Straight Up 11/3
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- The Chicago Bears may have a tough time rebounding from last week’s devastating defeat when they visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
- Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray has averaged at least nine yards rushing per carry in five games this season.
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The Arizona Cardinals have battled back to a tie for first place in the NFC West and are a good bet to win for the fourth time in five games when the emotionally damaged Chicago Bears visit on Sunday.
The Cardinals’ three victories in the past four outings have been by a total of four points, including the come-from-behind 28-27 triumph at Miami last week. Arizona is now a viable bet to win the division in the NFL futures odds at +400.
Former No. 1 overall pick quarterbacks Kyler Murray of the Cardinals and Chicago’s Caleb Williams will be the key matchup as both teams try to move forward in a virtual pick’em game in the NFL latest line.
The Bears are a slight road underdog (+1), but they must recover from a damaging defeat at Washington last week. Chicago drove to score its only touchdown in the final seconds, only to lose on a Hail Mary pass at the final gun 18-15.
The questions you must ask is if the Bears are emotionally drained from the loss and if Arizona can build off recent success in front of the home fans? We think the Cardinals will get it done, but both will be battling for a playoff spot in December.
Bears vs Cardinals Game Information
- Game: Chicago Bears (4-3) vs Arizona Cardinals (4-4)
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz
- Day/Time: Sunday, Nov. 3, 4:05 p.m. ET
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Bears vs Cardinals Odds and Spread
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Bears vs Cardinals Betting Trends
- The under is 6-0 in Chicago’s last six road contests.
- The Cardinals have only hit the first-half moneyline in five of their past 20 games.
- The Bears have scored first in eight of their last nine outings.
- Arizona has hit the second half moneyline in six of its last eight games.
- Chicago boasts a +44 scoring differential and the Cardinals are -27.
Top 3 Bears vs Cardinals Betting Tips
1. Arizona Can Ride the Momentum
The Cardinals have found different ways to win this season.
They blanked San Francisco in the second half on the road to rally for a victory, grinded out a low-scoring game to beat the Los Angeles Chargers and hung around before striking late to win at Miami.
Now Arizona must start to take advantage of its home field to ascend to a playoff spot. The Cardinals are 2-2 at home and just 3-6 in the past nine at State Farm Stadium, so they must be more consistent to earn your bet online.
We think they are ready to do that with Murray off to a good start (11 touchdown passes, three interceptions, two rushing scores). James Conner has rushed for 557 yards to lead the way and rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. owns five TDs to lead Murray’s weapons.
Kyler Murray against the Bears in his career:
— 35/53
— 353 Yards
— 4 TouchdownsCurrently has a 1-1 record against Chicago in his career. pic.twitter.com/sMpGyFLQz0
— Cardinals Muse (@CardsMuse) October 31, 2024
Arizona has room to improve on defense and will be pumped up to get over .500 after an inspiring 3-1 stretch. Take the Cardinals on the moneyline (-126) and ATS (-115).for your parlay.
2. Why Bet Against the Bears?
It can go two ways for Chicago this week. The Bears can come out mad and take over physically with their solid defense or they can stay on the mat.
Chicago had won three straight games, totaling 95 points as Williams raised his game. The former USC product threw seven touchdown passes and one interception the last four games after registering two and four, respectively the first three.
Let’s be honest. The Bears were being outplayed last week before one late drive put them ahead. Then, they gave it away. The way Chicago lost has to hurt. It certainly wounded some backers at the sportsbook.
Bears radio call on the Jayden Daniels Hail Mary #bears #commanders #nfl pic.twitter.com/R0U3Shfria
— jt (@trustjvcob) October 28, 2024
It will come down to the Bears’ defense, which is allowing just 17 points per game. We think Arizona can get at that defense with its balance.
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3. Low Number Beatable In NFC Battle
Chicago’s defense is a tough egg to crack. Per NFL betting trends for Bears vs Cardinals, Chicago has allowed no more than 21 points in a game.
It has to be a hunch to think Arizona might top that number, but it is averaging 22.3 points overall and 27.5 in victories. Murray said he loves his receiver room, which includes tight end Trey McBride (42 catches, tops among TEs in the NFC), Harrison, Greg Dortch and Michael Wilson among others.
Through 8 weeks, Trey McBride ranks among TEs:
2nd in receptions (42)
3rd in receiving yards (446)
3rd in PFF offensive grade (80.3)McBride is that dude.
— The Cardinal Rule (@jokomo13) October 31, 2024
Chicago has plenty of weapons as well with running De’Andre Swift, receiver DJ Moore and tight end Cole Kmet.
The number is at 44 ½ points and you can envision 28-20, 27-21. Take the over (-110) and add it to your NFL picks and parlays.
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Questions Of The Day
When was the last time the Bears finished over .500?
In 2018. Chicago went 12-4 and lost to Philadelphia in the first round of the playoffs.
When did the Cardinals last win the NFC West?
In 2015. Arizona lost to Carolina in the NFC Championship game.
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