Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills 9/8/24 – With the regular season action commencing within a week, the Arizona Cardinals move on into Highmark Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 8, 2024. This contest begins at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, and having the Arizona Cardinals looking for victory on a team in their first week of action built around a very keen Buffalo Bill’s squad promises a ton of excitement. Free Football predictions on the present analysis of the two teams based on history and their recent matches are provided here.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills 9/8/24 Game Info |
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When: | Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET |
Where: | Highmark Stadium |
TV: | CBS |
Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Arizona Cardinals (0-3 Preseason) vs. Buffalo Bills (1-2 Preseason)
The Cardinals have also come off a poor preseason with no improvement to their defence, and the offense is still trying to piece itself together. The team has played three games, and not only have they lost all three, but they have also has large deficits in their rushing and passing game. Despite being an accurate thrower, with a completion percentage of 67.3, Clayton Tune has been sacked eight times as well, meaning that there is something wrong with the protection given to him by the Cardinals’ offensive line. Similarly, the running attempts spearheaded by Trey Benson, who is averaging 3.8 yards per attempt, have not progressed much either. These issues might pose considerable challenges, especially considering the Cardinals’ poor record against teams like the Bills in recent encounters, relevant to the Panthers vs Saints encounter.
On the other hand, the Buffalo Bills come into this game with a slightly better record and a powerful reputation in home games. Despite the losses sustained by the team in the preseason, they still boast the ability to recover, more so with Frank Gore Jr, who has rushed for 163 yards at a magnificent yards per attempt of 4.9, performing at his peak. For the Bills, the receiving corps thanks to tight end Zach Davidson has not been very glamourous, but has done the job if first downs were to be gained. This more rounded team dynamic could be crucial for their success, echoing the key elements seen in the Texans vs Colts clash.
Clayton Tune QB vs. Mitchell Trubisky QB
Clayton Tune’s preseason can be seen as a horse with many shades: it was pleasing to see his designs developing on target but governmental interference more often than not resulted in an unwarranted sack and an interception, something that is bound to work against the high-tempo Buffalo defense. Whether or not he can be able to withstand the pressure from the Bills’ defense will be key in judging how much in terms of input, he will have on this particular game.
For Mitchell Trubisky, this approach has yielded some fruits where he has a lower passer rating of 62.3 and a fairly low 61.3 percent completion rate in 2 games. However, these numbers do not tell the whole story and found a way in which Trubisky’s location and skills especially the fact that he has played for several years can be quite useful, more so, when playing at home where the Buffalo Bills have done quite well over history.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Buffalo Bills -7.5 +100, Total Odds: 47.5
The betting odds favor the Bills with a -7.5 point spread, reflecting confidence in their ability to cover the spread at home. The total set at 47.5 points with mixed odds suggests a game leaning towards a higher score, possibly influenced by both teams’ recent tendencies to hit the over in total points.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends
Arizona’s betting trends do not inspire much confidence, with a worrying 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against the Bills and a 2-10 SU record in their last 12 on the road. These trends underscore the challenges they face in overturning their fortunes, particularly in an away setting.
Buffalo Bills Betting Trends
Buffalo shows a slightly uneven ATS record recently but holds a strong 6-1 SU in their last 7 games, indicating their ability to pull off wins. Their history of scoring high in games against Arizona, with the total going over in 6 of their last 7 matchups, could suggest another high-scoring affair this Sunday.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills 9/8/24 Betting Picks
Based on all the data and trends it seems highly probable that my last decision will be to put my bets on the Bills. It is hard to back the Cardinals considering their bad away form – especially against teams like the Buffalo who have strong home records. All being equal, the depth of the Bills and their pretty efficient offense and defense should be sufficient in order for them to win by more than 7.5 points.
As for prop bets and the over and under on the total considering this instinct and both teams rather like to score, the over may be a good bet. Always take this pro handicapper’s advice that studies the latest team changes especially injuries right before the start of the game to place the bets with the least risks.