The Arizona Cardinals host the STRUGGLING Carolina Panthers, Sunday Nov 1, as the Cardinals look for four straight wins. Arizona won their last meeting 33-13 on the road. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Cardinals as -7 point home favs over the Panthers with the over/under set at 41.5 points. Be sure to get your Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 8 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Panthers (2-4) lost to Buffalo 9-20 at home in Week 7 and sit third in the NFC South. QB Jake Delhomme made 27 of 44 passes for 325 yards with three interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 1,172 yards with four TD passes and 13 interceptions for a 56.5 passer rating. RB DeAngelo Williams had 16 carries for 89 yards with a TD, while WR Steve Smith made six catches for 99 yards. The Panthers outran the Bills 116-53 and outpassed them 309-1124 and still lost. The Panthers refuse to let another QB take over for the struggling Delhomme, A.J. Freely may take over this week. Their offense is ranked 20th overall with a 22nd ranked passing game. A sign of a struggling passing game is a good running game . They are currently the eighth best team at running the ball averaging 128 yards. As for defense they are fourth best with the best pass defense in the league, which will be up against the canon of Cardinals QB Kurt Warner. Their 26th ranked rush defense won’t be needed much as the Cardinals don’t run the ball enough. The Panthers average 15.7ppg and give up 24.2ppg, while they average 18.3ppg on the road and allow 23.3ppg. They are 1-5 ATS and 3-3 over/under.
The Cardinals (4-2) won in NY Giants 24-17 in Week 7 and sit atop the NFC West. QB Kurt Warner made 20 of 36 passes for 231yards with one TD pass and one interception; overall he’s thrown for 1,672 yards with nine TD passes and six interceptions for a 89.1 passer rating. RB Beanie Wells had 14 carries for 67 yards with a TD, while RB Timothy Hightower added a TD. WR Larry Fitzgerald made six catches for 83 yards, while WR Anquan Boldin pulled down three for 75 yards. The Cardinals are all about airing out the ball, but against the Panthers league best pass defense might prove challenging for the Cards seventh ranked passing game. They aren’t heavy on running the ball, but last week’s ground n pound against the Giants 15th ranked rush defense worked. As for defense they lead the league against the rush but struggle against the pass ranked 29th. The Cardinals average 22.7ppg and give up 24.2ppg, while averaging 18ppg at home and allow 24ppg. They are 4-2 ATS and 1-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Underdog is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Cardinals are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Cardinals are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Cardinals are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
- Cardinals are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
- Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games overall.
Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals
When: Sun, Nov 1, 2009 4:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Cardinals -7
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The Bottom Line: The Cardinals are fresh off big win against the Giants and aren’t going to lose against a pitiful Carolina squad. Be sure to get your Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 8 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and Get a 50% Deposit Bonus and $25 Free Bet at Sportsbook.com, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!
