Non-Conference NFL Matchups
Point Spread: Steelers -5.5 | Total Points: 41
This week, the Cardinals will look to snap their current two-game losing streak with a victory over the Steelers. Heading into action, the team has a below .500 record of 2-10. This week, the Cardinals aim to recover from their 37-14 loss to the Rams. With their 23 point loss, the Cardinals also were handed a defeat on their ATS record. Going into the game, they were 3-point underdogs. The over/under line for the game was 45 points, and the teams managed to surpass it, recording a combined total of 51 points.
Heading into the game, the Steelers are the Steelers are the 5th ranked team in the AFC with a record of 7-4. Against other teams in the Conference, they have a mark of 5-3. The Steelers came out on top in their last contest against the Bengals, winning with a final score of 16-10. Given that they were favored by 2 against the Bengals, the Steelers picked up an ATS win. The under hit in the Steelers’ most recent game, where the teams’ combined total was 26 points. The line prior to the game stood at 36.
Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers History
In the last three games between Arizona and Pittsburgh, the Steelers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 10 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Pittsburgh is averaging 26 points compared to Arizona at 16.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cardinals have a straight-up record of 1-9 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 14 points per game in this stretch.
- Pittsburgh has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 15 points per game while allowing 17. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Cardinals have a straight-up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
- The last ten games that Pittsburgh was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 7-3 straight up.
Notable Injuries
Arizona Cardinals
- Antonio Hamilton Sr. – Groin (Questionable)
- Pat Elflein – Hip (Out)
- Marlon Mack – Achilles (Out)
- Carlos Watkins – Bicep (Out)
- Elijah Wilkinson – Neck (Questionable)
- Kyzir White – Biceps (Out)
- Rashad Fenton – Undisclosed (Out)
- L.J. Collier – Bicep (Out)
- Kevin Strong – Knee (Questionable)
- Leki Fotu – Hand (Out)
- Bobby Price – Undisclosed (Out)
- Joey Blount – Knee (Questionable)
- Hayden Howerton – Undisclosed (Out)
- Michael Wilson – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Jon Gaines II – Knee (Out)
- Starling Thomas V – Ankle (Questionable)
- Matt Hembrough – Back (Out)
- Marquise Brown – Heel (Questionable)
- Trey McBride – Groin (Questionable)
- Jalen Thompson – Ribs (Questionable)
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kwon Alexander – Achilles (Out)
- Keanu Neal – Rib (Out)
- Renell Wren – Achilles (Out)
- Cole Holcomb – Knee (Out)
- Elijah Riley – Ankle (Out)
- Calvin Austin III – Ankle (Questionable)
- Cory Trice Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Cameron Heyward – Groin (Questionable)
- Allen Robinson II – Foot (Probable)
- Alfonzo Graham – Shoulder (Out)
- Diontae Johnson – Illness (Questionable)
- James Pierre – Shoulder (Questionable)
Keys To Victory: Arizona Cardinals
Quarterback Kyler Murray will try to lead the Cardinals to a win despite being 5.5-point underdogs on the road. As a team, Arizona is averaging 17.2 points per game, placing them 21st in the NFL. This season, he has completed 61.7% of his passes, leading an average of 239 yards per game in the passing attack. Overall, he is 36th among QB’s in passing yards and 36th in attempts. Against the Steelers, the team will look to get receiver Marquise Brown involved in the passing game. This year, he is averaging 8.2 targets per game, leading to an overall total of 574 receiving yards. The Cardinals have been running the ball an average of 25.4 times per game and currently hold the 10th spot in the league in rushing yards. Their average yards per rushing attempt is 4.8.
Keys To Victory: Pittsburgh Steelers
Kenny Pickett and the NFL’s 24th head to Pittsburgh looking to take care of business, as they are the -5.5 point favorites on the spread. For the season, Pickett is averaging 181 passing yards per game through the air. This figure has him sitting 23rd among quarterbacks. Pickett comes in with a passer rating of 81.2 and is averaging 10.3 yards per completion. Against the Cardinals, the team will look to get receiver George Pickens involved in the passing game. This year, he is averaging 6.6 targets per game, leading to an overall receiving yards total of 662. With 114 rushing yards per game, the Steelers hold the 14th spot in the NFL. This average is coming on an average of 26.3 rushing attempts (17th).
Betting Trends
- Although Arizona has a straight-up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 14 points per game in these games.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Steelers offense has averaged 17 points per game while allowing an average of 18. Pittsburgh posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight-up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Steelers have a straight-up record of 7-3. But their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
Prediction
- Arizona Cardinals 21 – Pittsburgh Steelers 19
