Cardinals vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2024
Last updated: Sep 22, 2024, 8:25PM | Published: Sep 15, 2024, 11:40PM
The Arizona Cardinals will sqaure off with the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 3 action at State Farm Stadium on Monday, starting at 6:25am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Lions game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Arizona vs Detroit NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 58% chance of beating the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
Cardinals vs Lions: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at State Farm Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $2.30, Lions $1.64
- Line: Cardinals +3 ($1.91), Lions -3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 51.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cardinals at $2.30 and the Lions at $1.64.
The Cardinals are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 51.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cardinals (+3) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 51.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cardinals vs Lions: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Arizona at $2.30 with Bet365
- Line: Cardinals +3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Cardinals vs Lions betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Cardinals vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cardinals vs Lions at State Farm Stadium in Week 3 is the Lions winning 27-24.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Arizona vs Detroit game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed analysis from experts in the US, check out Dimers' full Cardinals vs Lions prediction.
Cardinals vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Cardinals vs Lions? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Arizona's James Conner is the most likely player to score the first TD in Cardinals vs Lions.
Conner has an 11.7% chance of scoring the first TD at State Farm Stadium, while the Cardinals RB has a 52.2% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cardinals First TD Tips
- James Conner: 11.7% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 8.0% probability
- Trey McBride: 7.0% probability
- Kyler Murray: 6.0% probability
- Michael Wilson: 3.6% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 11.4% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 11.1% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.7% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 7.7% probability
- Jameson Williams: 6.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cardinals Anytime TD Tips
- James Conner: 52.2% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 38.3% probability
- Trey McBride: 34.0% probability
- Kyler Murray: 32.1% probability
- Michael Wilson: 20.2% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 50.8% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 50.3% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 38.9% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 36.6% probability
- Jameson Williams: 35.0% probability
Cardinals-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cardinals' Kyler Murray is projected for 234 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 256 yards.
Cardinals Starting QB
- Kyler Murray: 234 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 256 projected passing yards
Cardinals Rushing Yards
- James Conner: 73 projected yards
- Kyler Murray: 35 projected yards
- Trey Benson: 14 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 61 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 54 projected yards
- Jared Goff: 7 projected yards
Cardinals Receiving Yards
- Marvin Harrison: 61 projected yards
- Trey McBride: 58 projected yards
- Greg Dortch: 31 projected yards
- Michael Wilson: 28 projected yards
- Elijah Higgins: 14 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 81 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 54 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 44 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 25 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 23 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Arizona vs Detroit match-up.
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Cardinals vs Lions: Week 3 Essential Details
The NFL Week 3 game between the Cardinals and Lions at State Farm Stadium is scheduled to commence at 6:25am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024
- Time: 6:25am AEST
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Arizona vs Detroit predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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