NFL betting tips: Arizona Cardinals v Seattle Seahawks preview and picks
NFC West rivals Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks will face each other for the second time in as many weeks when they meet at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday evening. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:05 GMT for UK fans and the winner of the game could go on to win the NFC West in January. Seattle sit at the top of the division after moving to 7-5 for the season thanks to their 26-21 victory over the New York Jets, but the Cardinals are in pursuit and are 6-6 for the season after successive defeats. GET £20 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BET* Arizona Cardinals v Seattle Seahawks tips Arizona Cardinals to win Jaxon Smith-Njiba Over 62.5 Receiving Yards Kyler Murray Over 20.5 Rushing Yards James Conner Over 50.5 Rushing Yards Bet Builder odds: 23/5 Cardinals to learn their lessons The Cardinals produced their worst offensive performance of the season when they lost 16-6 to the Seahawks in Week 12. Arizona struggled to build any momentum on the ground and they allowed themselves to get beat up front. Instead of persisting with their run game, the Cardinals only ran the ball 14 times, which is a season-low for them. Jonathan Gannon’s team are 0-4 for the season when they run the ball 25 times or less, so expect them to get their ground game back on track. Arizona’s play-off hopes will depend on their home form, as three of their final five games will take place in front of their own fans. Seattle will be a tough nut to crack and could push this game to within one field goal, but the Cardinals only lost to the Vikings by one point last week (23-22). Minnesota are one of the leading teams in the NFL this season, so there’s every chance Arizona can learn from their last two defeats and get back on track. GET £20 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BET* Smith-Njigba should lead the way Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba has had a solid year to date and he has caught 70 passes for 829 yards. The second-year pro has only four touchdowns to his name, but he does have to share the workload with D.K. Metcalf at receiver. Seattle QB Geno Smith has leaned heavily on Smith-Njigba in recent weeks and he has picked up no fewer than 69 yards in five consecutive games. Arizona need to establish themselves on the ground The Cardinals, when at their best, are the sixth-best team in the NFL in terms of rushing yards earned per game. Arizona averages 141.4 yards per game on the ground, so expect Kyler Murray and James Conner to be at the forefront of everything they do. After a dismal week against the Seahawks, Conner bounced back with 68 yards from 17 carries against the Vikings, while Murray has collected 428 rushing yards from 55 carries so far this season. Sunday’s game promises to be a nailbiter but, if the Cardinals can find a way past Seattle’s stubborn rush defence, they can move back to the top of the NFC West. GET £20 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BET* *18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 4x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly All odds correct at time of writing talkSPORT BET Canada talkSPORT BET is now live in Canada! Following on from our success in the UK & Ireland, we have now launched in Canada. All residents outside of Ontario can now sign up and bet with talkSPORT BET. Bet $10 at odds of +100 and get triple your returns up to $300! – CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 19+ New customers only. Opt in, bet max $10 on any sport single in 7 days, at odds +100 or greater. If it wins we Triple (x3) your returns, up to $300 in Free Bets, expires in 7 days. T&Cs apply, click for T&Cs. Responsiblegambling.org | Please gamble responsibly Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk GambleAware – www.gambleaware.org Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
NFC West rivals Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks will face each other for the second time in as many weeks when they meet at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday evening.
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:05 GMT for UK fans and the winner of the game could go on to win the NFC West in January.
Seattle sit at the top of the division after moving to 7-5 for the season thanks to their 26-21 victory over the New York Jets, but the Cardinals are in pursuit and are 6-6 for the season after successive defeats.
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Arizona Cardinals v Seattle Seahawks tips
- Arizona Cardinals to win
- Jaxon Smith-Njiba Over 62.5 Receiving Yards
- Kyler Murray Over 20.5 Rushing Yards
- James Conner Over 50.5 Rushing Yards
Cardinals to learn their lessons
The Cardinals produced their worst offensive performance of the season when they lost 16-6 to the Seahawks in Week 12.
Arizona struggled to build any momentum on the ground and they allowed themselves to get beat up front. Instead of persisting with their run game, the Cardinals only ran the ball 14 times, which is a season-low for them.
Jonathan Gannon’s team are 0-4 for the season when they run the ball 25 times or less, so expect them to get their ground game back on track.
Arizona’s play-off hopes will depend on their home form, as three of their final five games will take place in front of their own fans.
Seattle will be a tough nut to crack and could push this game to within one field goal, but the Cardinals only lost to the Vikings by one point last week (23-22).
Minnesota are one of the leading teams in the NFL this season, so there’s every chance Arizona can learn from their last two defeats and get back on track.
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Smith-Njigba should lead the way
Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba has had a solid year to date and he has caught 70 passes for 829 yards.
The second-year pro has only four touchdowns to his name, but he does have to share the workload with D.K. Metcalf at receiver.
Seattle QB Geno Smith has leaned heavily on Smith-Njigba in recent weeks and he has picked up no fewer than 69 yards in five consecutive games.
Arizona need to establish themselves on the ground
The Cardinals, when at their best, are the sixth-best team in the NFL in terms of rushing yards earned per game.
Arizona averages 141.4 yards per game on the ground, so expect Kyler Murray and James Conner to be at the forefront of everything they do.
After a dismal week against the Seahawks, Conner bounced back with 68 yards from 17 carries against the Vikings, while Murray has collected 428 rushing yards from 55 carries so far this season.
Sunday’s game promises to be a nailbiter but, if the Cardinals can find a way past Seattle’s stubborn rush defence, they can move back to the top of the NFC West.
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