Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

The Vikings are favored at -196 on the money line as they host the Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The week 13 matchup, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, is being televised by FOX. The Cardinals are +163 on the money line and +3.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is at 45.5 points.

ARIZONA CARDINALS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Arizona Cardinals +3.5

This game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE ARIZONA CARDINALS:

  • We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 26 to 25
  • Not only do we have the Cardinals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points

Will The Cardinals Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

After three straight wins, the Cardinals couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 12, falling to the Seahawks 16-6. Arizona came into the game as 1-point favorites but couldn’t get the job done, dropping their record to 6-5. They are now 2nd in the NFC West with a 2-1 division record and rank 8th in the conference.

Heading into week 13, the Cardinals have a 53.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 49.4% chance of winning the division. They are 13th in our power rankings and have an average scoring margin of +0.7 points per game. Against the spread, Arizona is 7-4, including a 5-2 record as underdogs. Their O/U record is 4-6-1, with the under hitting in three straight games.

Heading into week 13, the Cardinals’ offense ranks 14th in our power rankings. They are 16th in the NFL in points per game (22.2) and 15th in yards per game (342). Arizona has leaned heavily on the run game, averaging 140.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 6th in the league, on 27.2 attempts per game. Kyler Murray threw for 285 yards in week 12, going 24/37 with one interception and no touchdowns. He was sacked 5 times in the loss to Seattle.

In the passing game, Arizona ranks 23rd in the NFL, averaging 201.7 yards per game. Trey McBride had a big game in week 12, catching 12 passes for 133 yards. Arizona ranks 11th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 41.4% success rate, but struggled in week 12, converting just 3 of 12 attempts.

In their 16-6 loss to the Seahawks, the Cardinals’ defense allowed 220 passing yards and 65 rushing yards on just 25 attempts. They defended the pass well, allowing a 71% completion rate to Seattle and coming up with one interception. Arizona also forced five sacks and held Seattle to a 50% conversion rate on third down.

Arizona’s defense was tough against the run, allowing just 2.6 yards per attempt, but they gave up one big play in the passing game, as the Seahawks had a touchdown through the air. The Cardinals’ offense struggled, putting even more pressure on the defense in this one.

Are The Vikings Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

The Vikings are on a four-game winning streak, bringing their record to 9-2 after a 30-27 win over the Bears in week 12. This puts them 2nd in the NFC North with a 2-1 division record. They have a 98.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 10.3% chance of winning the division. Minnesota is 8th in our power rankings heading into week 13.

Against the spread, the Vikings are 7-3-1, including a 3-0 record as underdogs. Their O/U record is 4-7, with their games averaging 42.8 points compared to a 44.3-point line.

Sam Darnold has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 116 in week 12, with 330 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Bears. He followed up his 246-yard, 2-touchdown performance in week 11 and bounced back from a 3-interception game in week 10. In week 12, Darnold connected with Jordan Addison for 8 receptions and 162 yards, while Aaron Jones rushed for 106 yards on 22 carries.

Heading into week 13, the Vikings rank 13th in our offensive power rankings. They are 9th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 24.9 points per game, and 10th in passing yards, with 234 per game. Minnesota is 12th in 3rd-down conversions and ranks 20th in red zone conversion percentage.

In their 30-27 overtime win over the Bears, the Vikings’ defense gave up 320 passing yards on 32 completions. Chicago finished with 398 total yards, but Minnesota limited them to 78 rushing yards on just 22 attempts. The Vikings allowed two passing touchdowns and held the Bears to a 35.3% conversion rate on third down.

Minnesota’s defense recorded three sacks and had three more tackles for loss than the Bears.