Cardinals vs Seahawks Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2024

Last updated: Jan 7, 2024, 9:26PM | Published: Jan 1, 2024, 5:02AM

The Arizona Cardinals will square off with the Seattle Seahawks in NFL Week 18 action at State Farm Stadium on Monday, commencing at 8:25am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cardinals vs Seahawks game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Cardinals vs Seahawks

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Arizona-Seattle NFL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Seahawks a 61% chance of beating the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

More: Cardinals vs Seahawks Match Centre

Cardinals vs Seahawks: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at State Farm Stadium are listed below:

Head to Head: Cardinals $2.34, Seahawks $1.73
Line: Cardinals +3 ($1.86), Seahawks -3 ($2.08)
Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.88, Under $2.06

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Cardinals at $2.34 and the Seahawks at $1.73.

The Cardinals are 3-point underdogs against the Seahawks, with odds of $1.86 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Seahawks (-3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.08.

The Over/Under for Cardinals vs Seahawks is set at 47.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.06.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Cardinals (+3) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 47.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.

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Cardinals vs Seahawks: Best Bets

Head to Head: Seattle at $1.73 with Betfair (61% probability)
Line: Cardinals +3 at $1.86 with Betfair (55% probability)
Total Points: Under 47.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (52% probability)

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Cardinals vs Seahawks: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cardinals vs Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Week 18 has the Seahawks winning 25-22.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Arizona vs Seattle in Week 18, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.

Cardinals vs Seahawks: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Cardinals vs Seahawks? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Seattle's Kenneth Walker is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Cardinals vs Seahawks.

Walker has an 11.9% chance of getting in for six first at State Farm Stadium, while the Seahawks RB has a 51.2% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Cardinals First TD Tips

James Conner: 10.4% probability
Kyler Murray: 7.0% probability
Trey McBride: 6.8% probability
Elijah Higgins: 4.4% probability
Michael Wilson: 4.1% probability

Seahawks First TD Tips

Kenneth Walker: 11.9% probability
DK Metcalf: 9.3% probability
Tyler Lockett: 8.7% probability
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 7.1% probability
Geno Smith: 4.3% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Cardinals Anytime TD Tips

James Conner: 45.9% probability
Kyler Murray: 32.5% probability
Trey McBride: 32.3% probability
Elijah Higgins: 21.7% probability
Michael Wilson: 21.1% probability

Seahawks Anytime TD Tips

Kenneth Walker: 51.2% probability
DK Metcalf: 40.1% probability
Tyler Lockett: 38.7% probability
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 31.8% probability
Geno Smith: 19.9% probability

Cardinals-Seahawks Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cardinals' Kyler Murray is projected for 202 passing yards, while the Seahawks' Geno Smith is expected to throw for 260 yards.

Cardinals Starting QB

Kyler Murray: 202 projected passing yards

Seahawks Starting QB

Geno Smith: 260 projected passing yards

Cardinals Rushing Yards

James Conner: 78 projected yards
Kyler Murray: 26 projected yards
Michael Carter: 13 projected yards

Seahawks Rushing Yards

Kenneth Walker: 64 projected yards
Zach Charbonnet: 20 projected yards
Geno Smith: 15 projected yards

Cardinals Receiving Yards

Trey McBride: 60 projected yards
Michael Wilson: 40 projected yards
Greg Dortch: 38 projected yards
Rondale Moore: 21 projected yards
Elijah Higgins: 18 projected yards

Seahawks Receiving Yards

DK Metcalf: 70 projected yards
Tyler Lockett: 53 projected yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 49 projected yards
Noah Fant: 29 projected yards
Colby Parkinson: 19 projected yards

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Arizona vs Seattle game at State Farm Stadium.

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Cardinals vs Seahawks: Week 18 Preview

The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Cardinals and Seahawks at State Farm Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:25am AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks
Date: Monday 8 January 2024
Time: 8:25am AEDT
Venue: State Farm Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Arizona vs Seattle predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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