Game 2 of Monday night’s NFL doubleheader features an inter-conference matchup between the Chargers and Cardinals — teams searching for consistency and upward movement in the standings.
Here’s a preview 𝓀of the matchup with a pick on the spread and the over/under.
Chargers vs. Cardinals odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | -2 (-110) | -190 | o49 (-110) |
| Cardinals | +2 (-110) | +160 | u49 (-110) |
Chargers vs. Cardinals spread
The spread opened with the Cardinals as one-point road favorites but has since flipped toward the Chargers. L.A. has a 3-2 record against the spread, while Arizona ꦚsits at 3-3.
Even though the Cardinals logged an impressive road win against San Francisco, an upset on Monday night doesn’t seem to be 🐎in the cards.
Los Angeles has a stifling defense that ranks thir😼d in defensive EPA/play and defensive DVOA, sixth in opponent yards per game and first in opponent points per gඣame.
Meanwhile, Arizona’s defense hasn’t been much better than last season, receiving the third-lowest grade for overall defense by Pro Football Focus and ranking 31st in opponent rushing yards per game (182.7) over the last three weeks.
The run-heavy Chargers understand their stren🎃gths and weaknesses on offense, as the passing game h💃as been suspect, but its running backs have been terrific on the ground and the O-line has dominated the trenches.
Don’t expect Los Angeles to bail Arizona out with a ton of pas𝓰s plays; the Chargers will pound the ball until the Cardinals’ def𓄧ense breaks.
Pick: Chargers -1.5 (-108, Fanatics)
Chargers vs. Cardinals point total
The Chargers have only gone over the tot⛄al in one of their five games, while the Cardinals have an over record of 3-2-1.
Los Angeles’ defense has been sensational under Jim Harbaugh, holding opponents to just 13.2 points per game, the lowest number in the NFL. The Charg⛦ers have held all five of their opponents this season to 20 points or fewer.
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None of their games have come close to this 44.5-point line, and we don’t see Arizona’s offense having much success against the Chargers’ top-ranked defense.
The Cardinals have scored 14 or fewer point♔s in three of their last four games, with the only exceptio🐷n being the shocking road win against the Niners.
Pick: Under 44 points (-108, ESPN BET)
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