Among the teams that had QB battles in the preseason was the New Orleans Saints, and it’s time for them to show their home fans in the Superdome if they made the right decision. They’re hosting Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, and we’re here to add to the matchup with our best Cardinals vs. Saints predictions.

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Cardinals vs. Saints Predictions for NFL Week 1, Sunday 9/7

Last year, it was the Cards who had all the attention in the offseason thanks to drafting rookie WR Marvin Harrison out of Ohio State. He has since proven himself, so Arizona has been one of the least-talked-about teams during the preseason from a national standpoint.

Therefore, many fans may not realize that the Cardinals vs. Saints odds have Arizona as one of the biggest favorites of NFL Week 1, even on the road. That can be a difficult spot to target this early in the season, and understandably so. That’s why we’ve got a more specific approach for our best bet, but even that comes with some decision-making.

After the Saints’ superb start the first few weeks of last year, they had one of the biggest falloffs we’ve ever seen, losing seven straight and five of their last six games. That was in large part due to a subpar defense in both areas in terms of the run and the pass. That’s where the decision-making comes in for us.

That leads directly into the best bet from our Cardinals vs. Saints predictions, so let’s fully dive into it.  

 

 

 

Cardinals vs. Saints Best Bet: James Conner Over 65.5 Rushing Yards (-115 at BetMGM)

New Orleans’ defensive struggles really were seen in all aspects of the game. They not only allowed the sixth-most passing yards per game, but also the second-most rushing yards per game.

Those raw numbers are just surface-level when it comes to the target of our Cardinals vs. Saints picks. Firstly, we’re avoiding the passing game because of Arizona QB Kyler Murray. By no means are we labeling him as a bad signal caller, but in terms of deep, downfield passing, he ranks among the worst in the NFL.

That’s even with having Marvin Harrison to target, so we’re instead going to focus on the physical, bruising running attack of James Conner. Like Arizona overall, he flies under the radar - unless he’s been on your fantasy team - but we’ve been noticing.

Last year, Conner rushed for over 100 yards six times, including two of the last three games. In fact, if not for a meaningless Week 17 matchup, he’d have finished with 90+ yards in three straight games and 68+ in four straight. When he doesn’t get banged up, over 65.5 yards isn’t even a sweat.

Of course, that is always a possibility, but he’s entering the season 100% healthy, and obviously, as fresh as possible. We also prefer the running game over the action through the air from a fantasy perspective.

Although the Saints allowed the sixth-MOST passing yards per game, they allowed the eighth-FEWEST fantasy points to QBs. Meanwhile, they allowed the sixth-MOST to RBs. With all that in mind, we’ve got James Conner over 65.5 rushing yards (-115 at BetMGM) as the best bet from our Cardinals vs. Saints predictions.

 

 

 

How To Watch Cardinals vs. Saints NFL Week 1

To make sure that you’re able to watch our best bet play out, here’s how to watch Cardinals vs. Saints NFL Week 1:

  • Where: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
  • When: 1 PM ET on 9/7
  • Watch on TV: CBS
  • Where to stream: YouTubeTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+

 

 

 

Cardinals vs. Saints Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

Despite being on the road, the latest Cardinals vs. Saints odds at BetMGM Sportsbook have Arizona as clear favorites for Week 1:

 

 

 

Cardinals vs. Saints Injury Report & Latest News

As for Cardinals vs. Saints injury news, there are a few bullet points to know. The Saints will be without tight ends Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau, as both begin the season on the PUP list. Plus, New Orleans OT Trevor Penning is questionable to play this week. For the Cardinals, rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen begins the season on PUP. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is also out for the season. Keep an eye on more updates with the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report! 

 

 

 

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