| Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 6 Picks |
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Thursday, 15 October 2009
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The Seattle Seahawks play host to the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday Oct 18, in a battle of the NFC West. The Cardinals have won four of the last five meetings. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Seahawks as -3 point home favs over the Cardinals with the over/under set at 47 points . Be sure to get your Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 6 Picks in now at BetUS.com  The Cardinals (2-2) beat Houston 28-21 at home in Week 5 and now sit second in the NFC West. QB Kurt Warner made 26 of 38 passes for 302 yards with two TD passes; overall he’s thrown for 1,165 yards with six TD passes and four interceptions. Their top RB Beanie Williams had seven carries for 24 yards, while RB Timothy Hightower pounded in a TD. Their top WR Anquan Boldin made seven catches for 81 yards, while WR Larry Fitzgerald made five catches for 79 yards with two TD’s. The Cardinals offense generated a low 44 yards on the ground and 296 yards in the air. WR Boldin’s last trip to Seattle he had 13 catches for 186 yards. If he is able to post similar stats this time, it could be tough for the Seahawks to overcome. The Seahawks 12th ranked defense is ranked 11th against the pass and 17th against the rush. The Seahawks are playing at home which is the loudest stadium in the league that catches many opposing offenses off guard . The Cardinals are all about the pass and not the rush so the Seahawks will have to be on their toes. The Cardinals average 21.2ppg and give up 22.2ppg; on the road they average 31ppg and allow 17ppg. They are 2-2 ATS and 1-3 over/under.The Seahawks (2-3) blanked Jacksonville 41-0 at home in Week 5 and now sit third in the NFC West. QB Matt Hasselbeck made 18 of 30 passes for 241 yards with four TD passes; overall he’s thrown for 617 yards with seven TD passes and two interceptions in three games. Their top RB Edgerrin James had 16 carries for 46 yards and RB Justin Forsett had six carries for 43 yards. Their top WR Nate Burleson made six catches for 98 yards with two TD’s, while WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh made five catches for 77 yards with two TD’s. The Seahawks offense amassed 143 yards rushing and 236 yards in the air. The Hawks are sure glad to have QB Hasselbeck back. In three home games, the Seahawks have 10 sacks, four in two road games, and are allowing just eight points a game. They will need to keep up their aggressive defensive play at home against a Cardinals offense that has the ability to put up big numbers. WR Houshmandzadeh started off slowly with his new team; he has really taken off the past two weeks. He has 13 catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns over that span and appears to be getting a better grasp of the Seahawks' offensive system. He could be a difference-maker against the Cardinals, who rank last in pass defense. The Seahawks offense in 12th overall with a 13th ranked passing game and 18th ranked running game. The Seahawks average 23ppg and give up 16.4ppg; they average 29.3ppg at home and allow 8.3ppg. They are 2-3 ATS and 2-3 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks When: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 4:05 PM ET Line: BetUS.com Pick: Seahawks -3 Point-Spreads.com Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 6 Picks The Bottom Line: With a healthy Hasselbeck playing at home, it’s all Seahawks. Be sure to get your Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 6 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive up to 145% in Cash Bonuses and start winning today!                        |
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