The Arizona Cardinals host the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday Dec 6, as the Cardinals look to rebound from their first loss in three wins. The Vikings have won seven of the last eight, and hold a 12-9 all-time edge. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Vikings as -5 point road favs over the Cardinals with the over/under set at 48.5 points . Be sure to get your Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 13 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Vikings (10-1) beat Chicago 36-10 at home in Week 12 and have a commanding lead in the . QB Brett Favre made 32 of 48 passes for 392 yards with three TD’s; overall he’s thrown for 2,974 yards with 24 TD's and three interceptions for a 111.7 passer rating. RB Adrian Peterson had 25 carries for 85 yards with a TD, while WR Percy Harvin made vsix catches for 101 yards with a TD. WR Visanthe Shiancoe and WR Chester Taylor each added a TD. QB Favre connected with five receivers who made five or more catches and four of those receivers had catches of 20 yards or more. The Bears had no chance and the Cardinals can be in just as deep if Cardinals QB Kurt Warner can’t play. The Cardinals fifth ranked pass game surpasses that of the Vikings, but the Cardinals don’t have the one two punch like the Vikings. The Cards have a 27th ranked running game that’ll be against the Vikings second ranked rush defense. Though Favre is having one of the best seasons of his career, he is due for a poor outing . Favre remarkably has only three interceptions this year and on the road is the time when it can happen. The Cardinals LCB Rodgers-Cromartie (three interceptions) has the playmaking ability to pick off a pass and take it to the house. Percy Harvin leads all rookies with seven touchdowns. Favre will set the NFL record for an every down player with his 283rd consecutive game played. The Vikings have averaged 32.7ppg and allowed 9.7ppg in their last three games. They are 4-1 SU on the road where they average 30.8ppg and allow 19.2ppg. They are 7-3-1 ATS and 6-5 over/under.
The Cardinals (7-4) lost at Tennessee 17-20 in Week 12 but still lead the . QB Kurt Warner sat out with a concussion and is currently listed as probable for Sunday. Backup QB Matt Leinart made 21 of 31 passes for 220 yards with no TD’s or interceptions. RB Timothy Hightower had 11 carries for 55 yards with a TD, while WR Anquan Boldin made five catches for 53 yards. WR Larry Fitzgerald made four catches for 34 yards. Their offense was nowhere to be found with QB Matt Leinart at the helm. If Warner has to sit out again, it could be tough for Matt Leinart to keep up with the Vikings Brett Favre . Their defense must be at their best, the Cards 30th ranked pass defense will be tested by the Vikings seventh ranked pass game. And their 14th ranked rush defense will be in trouble against the Vikings ninth ranked running game, led by RB Peterson who has 1,090 yards rushing with 12 TD’s. Beanie Wells leads all rookies with four rushing touchdowns. The Cardinals have averaged 23ppg and allowed 17.7ppg in their last three games. They are 2-3 SU at home where they average 21.2ppg and allow 25.2ppg. They are 6-5 ATS and 4-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Vikings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Vikings are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- Vikings are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
- Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Cardinals are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.
- Cardinals are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals
When: Sun, Dec 6, 2009 8:25 PM ET
Li ne: BetUS.com
Pick: Cardinals +5
Point-Spreads.com Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 13 Predictions
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