Chargers vs Cardinals Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 7
ESPN will broadcast the week seven non-conference matchup between the Chargers and Cardinals from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. The game is set for 9:00 ET, with the Chargers favored on the road with a -2.5 point spread. The Chargers’ money line odds are -147, while the Cardinals’ odds are +123. The over/under line is at 43.5 points.
Prediction at a Glance for Cardinals vs Chargers
- We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 27 to 23
- Not only do we have the Chargers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Chargers -2.5 | Cardinals +2.5
- Total: 43.5
- MoneyLine: Chargers -147 | Cardinals +123
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Chargers vs. Cardinals Prediction: MoneyLine
Heading into week 7, the Chargers rank 23rd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.2 points per game. They’ve been strong on the ground, with 30.6 rushing attempts per game (7th) and 127.8 rushing yards per game (10th). On 3rd down, they convert 42.5% of the time, ranking 9th in the NFL, and they’re 3rd in red zone conversion percentage. The Chargers have also been fast starters, averaging 7.2 points in the 1st quarter, which ranks 5th in the league.
In week 6, Justin Herbert threw for 237 yards and a touchdown, completing 21 of 34 passes. J.K. Dobbins led the rushing attack with 96 yards on 25 carries, while Simi Fehoko had 44 receiving yards. The Chargers scored 10 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters against the Broncos, finishing with 16 points.
Heading into week 7, the Cardinals rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in both points per game (22.2) and yards per game (332.2). Arizona has focused on the run game, averaging 27.3 rushing attempts per game (14th) and 145.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 7th in the league. On the other hand, they are 24th in passing yards per game, with 187, and 13th in 3rd-down conversions, converting 40.6% of their attempts.
Kyler Murray threw for 214 yards and a touchdown in week 6, completing 22 of 32 passes without an interception. Tight end Trey McBride led the team with 8 catches for 96 yards. Arizona struggled in the 4th quarter against the Packers, failing to score after putting up 10 points in the 2nd quarter.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Chargers -147 (Bet Now)
Chargers vs. Cardinals Prediction: Total
The Chargers’ defense gave up 110 rushing yards to the Broncos on just 18 attempts in their 23-16 win. They defended the pass well, allowing only 206 yards through the air, with Denver averaging 6.2 yards per attempt. Despite this, the Chargers did give up two passing touchdowns. Los Angeles also struggled to stop the run, with the Broncos averaging 6.1 yards per attempt.
Los Angeles picked off one pass and held Denver to a 27.3% conversion rate on third down. They also recorded two sacks and had a good day on third downs, allowing just a 27.3% conversion rate.
In their 34-13 loss to the Packers, the Cardinals’ defense struggled to defend the pass, allowing four touchdowns through the air. Green Bay finished with 258 passing yards and averaged 8.1 yards per attempt. Arizona also had a tough time stopping the run, giving up 179 rushing yards on 38 attempts.
The Cardinals’ defense didn’t record any sacks in the game, and opposing quarterbacks completed 68.8% of their passes against them. Additionally, Arizona allowed the Packers to convert on 58.3% of their third down attempts.
- Free Total Prediction OVER 43.5 (Bet Now)
Chargers vs. Cardinals Prediction: Spread
With a 3-2 record, the Chargers have a 58.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 4.6% chance of winning the AFC West. They rank 20th in our NFL power rankings. Against the spread, Los Angeles is 3-1-1, including a 3-0 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 1-4, with their games averaging 31.4 points compared to a line of 38.7.
In week 6, the Chargers bounced back from two straight losses with a 23-16 win over the Broncos. They covered the 3-point spread, improving their record to 3-2. The 39 points scored in the game went over the 37-point line.
- The Chargers have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. Their record against the spread in this stretch is 1-1-1 to go along with an over-under mark of 1-2.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 17 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Heading into week 7, the Cardinals sit 19th in our power rankings and have a 24.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2-4 overall but have a 2-0 record in the NFC West, including a week 5 win over the 49ers. However, they couldn’t build on that victory, losing 34-13 to the Packers in week 6. Arizona was a 5.5-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread.
Against the spread, the Cardinals are 3-3 this season, with a -5 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 3-2-1, with their games averaging 49.3 points (compared to an average line of 48.2).
- Across Arizona’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. The team’s record vs the spread was just 1-2, in addition to an over-under mark of 2-1.
- Arizona has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 23 points per game while allowing 29. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Free Spread Prediction Chargers -2.5 (Bet Now)
Chargers vs. Cardinals Pick: Chargers -2.5
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Chargers to cover as road favorites in this week seven matchup between the Chargers and Cardinals. Right now, the point spread lines have the Chargers at -2.5, and we have them winning 27-22. As for the over/under line, we have a pick of the over, with a projected combined score of 49 points.
For the best way to bet this one, we really like the Chargers to cover at -2.5. This is a good spot to take the Chargers, as our projections have them winning 27-22. As for the over/under line, we have a pick of the over, with a projected combined score of 49 points.