The Arizona Cardinals enter as strong road favorites at -6.5 against the New Orleans Saints, who are undergoing a rebuild with a new head coach and a struggling offense. The Cardinals have a more balanced roster and optimism under head coach Jonathan Gannon. This Week 1 matchup projects Arizona to control the game pace and cover the spread.
Key Factors to Consider
Arizona has a 2-1 preseason record and improved offensive capabilities, while New Orleans finished 0-2-1 in preseason showing offensive struggles and defensive vulnerabilities.
Recent H2H data favors Arizona as the superior team given their roster stability and offensive punch, while New Orleans has faced challenges maintaining consistent results.
No major injury reports drastically change the outlook; however, New Orleans' key offensive players have not shown breakout performances in preseason.
Arizona benefits from momentum entering Week 1 with renewed expectations, while New Orleans faces pressure to restart under new coaching staff and quarterback Spencer Rattler.
Arizona is motivated to start the season strong as a contender, whereas New Orleans appears to be in a rebuilding phase, lowering their motivation for a Week 1 upset.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Arizona Cardinals -298, New Orleans Saints +240
Arizona Cardinals
★★★★☆ 78%
Spread
Arizona Cardinals -6.5 -110, New Orleans Saints +6.5 -110
Arizona Cardinals -6.5
★★★★☆ 74%
Over/under
Over 43.5 -108, Under 43.5 -112
Under 43.5
★★★☆☆ 69%
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Arizona Cardinals -3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 43.5 17%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 43.5 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 19.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Arizona Cardinals to win moneyline and cover the spread; game total under 43.5 points.
Predicted Score: Arizona Cardinals 24 – New Orleans Saints 14