The Arizona Cardinals won last week after dropping two straight, while the Minnesota Vikings are on a three game win streak. The Arizona Cardinals (8-5) host the Minnesota Vikings (8-5), Sunday Dec 14, at University of Phoenix Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 15 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Cardinals as -3 point home favs over the Vikings with the over/under posted at 47 ½ points. Get your Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BetUS.com
The Cardinals beat the Rams 34-10 at home in Week 14. QB Kurt Warner made 24 of 33 passes for 279 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has 25 touchdown passes for 4,020 yards with 12 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Timothy Hightower with 12 carries for 32 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Breaston with seven catches for 90 yards, while WR Larry Fitzgerald added a touchdown. The Cards are averaging 28.6 ppg and they give up an average 24.8 ppg. At home they are 5-1 SU where they average 32.3 ppg and they give up an average 20.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked fourth best in the league averaging 376 yards a game, thanks to their 2nd ranked passing game that’s good for 300 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 32nd in the league averaging 75 yards a game. RB Anquan Boldin leads the Cards with 11 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 10th in the league allowing 312 yards per-game, thanks to their 12th ranked rush defense that allows 96 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 19th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 216 yards per-game. The Cardinals are 8-5 ATS and 8-5 over/under.
The Vikings beat the Lions 20-16 on the road in Week 14. QB Gus Frerotte made 16 of 25 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has 12 touchdown passes for 2,087 yards with 13 interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Adrian Peterson with 28 carries for 101 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Bernard Berrian with four catches for 122 yard with a touchdown. The Vikings are averaging 23.6 ppg and they give up an average 21.2 ppg. On the road they are 3-4 SU where they average 24.3 ppg and they give up an average 25.1 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 18th in the league averaging 324 yards a game, thanks to their 6th ranked running game that’s good for 140 yards per-game. Their passing game sits idly ranked 25th in the league averaging 183 yards a game. RB Adrian Peterson leads the Vikings with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 7th best in the league allowing 291 yards per-game, thanks to their 2nd ranked rush defense that allows 73 yards a game, they are bad against the pass with a 20th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 217 yards per-game. The Vikings are 5-8 ATS and 8-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Vikings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Cardinals are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- Cardinals are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games in December.
- Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
- Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
- Vikings are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. win.
- Vikings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 15.
- Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in December.
Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 15 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 4:05 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Cardinals -3
Point-Spreads.com Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 15 Picks- Cardinals -3
The Bottom Line: The Cards won’t have to worry about running against the Vikings excellent rush defense because they’ll go to the air. The Cards offense is too much for the Vikings. Go Cards! Get your Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
