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Detroit Lions Favored by Three Points in Showdown Against Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals will face off against the Detroit Lions at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EST. The Cardinals, with a record of 1-1, are not considered strong contenders this season. In contrast, the Lions, also 1-1, have high expectations for a successful year and are favored by three points in this matchup. The current line has Detroit at -2.5, with a total set at 51.5 points.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lions -148 | Cardinals +126
• Spread: Lions -2.5 (-110) | Cardinals +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.

Detroit vs Arizona Stats

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their playoff rematch, losing by a score of 20-16. Jared Goff had a subpar performance, completing 34/55 passes for 307 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs led the ground game with 84 yards on 13 carries, while David Montgomery scored the lone rushing touchdown. Amon-Ra St. Brown had a standout performance with 11 catches for 119 yards. On defense, Brian Branch led in tackles with five and had the only interception, while Aidan Hutchinson recorded 4.5 sacks.

Last year, the Lions were among the top offensive teams in the league, finishing 2nd in passing yards per game and 5th in rushing. Jared Goff had a successful season with over 4,500 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs were a solid duo in the backfield, with Montgomery leading in rushing yards. In terms of defense, the Lions ranked inside the top 20 in yards allowed per game, and 27th in passing defense.

Currently, Detroit has a power ranking of 6, excelling in offense and defense. They are 1-0 this season and have covered the spread in their only game so far.

Arizona Cardinals Analysis

The Arizona Cardinals dominated the Los Angeles Rams in a 41-10 victory last week, with standout performances from Kyler Murray, James Connor, Marvin Harrison Jr., Elijah Higgins, Budda Baker, and Dennis Gardeck. After a disappointing offensive showing last year, the Cardinals have shown significant improvement this season, with Murray, Connor, Harrison Jr., Trey McBride, and Greg Dortch leading the charge. Defensively, Baker, Kyzir White, and Gardeck have been key contributors. The Cardinals currently have a power ranking of 16 and rank # for offense and defense. In their last three matchups against Detroit, the Cardinals have a favorable record.

Detroit Lions motivated to bounce back after loss to Buccaneers, poised to dominate upcoming match against Cardinals.

The Detroit Lions' recent loss to the Buccaneers serves as a wake-up call for the team, prompting a heightened sense of urgency for obtaining victories in the regular season. Despite the Vikings starting off strong at 2-0 and the Packers remaining competitive despite Love's injury, I believe the Lions will prioritize performance moving forward. While the Arizona Cardinals may be considered a borderline playoff team, their defensive capabilities may prove insufficient against the Lions' strong run game and defensive strategies. In light of their recent track record against the Cardinals, having won four out of their last five meetings by at least three points, I predict the Lions will have the upper hand in their upcoming match. The closely-matched spread suggests that the outcome will likely be determined by which team can secure critical stops on defense, further pointing towards a favorable outcome for the Lions over the Cardinals.

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