The Arizona Cardinals will try to end a two-game SU losing streak on the road when they visit the winless San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for an NFL Week 9 matchup at Levi’s Stadium. Arizona suffered a 33-0 beating by the Los Angeles Rams as a 3-point road underdog last week, while the 49ers fell to 0-8 SU with a 33-10 loss at Philadelphia as 13-point underdogs.
Consistency has eluded the Cardinals, who have alternated between wins and losses en route to a 3-4 record. Arizona has emerged as a dismal bet, going 1-6 ATS, including a 0-4 ATS record on the road. The Cardinals have fared no better when pegged as road favorites, going 3-3 SU and 2-4 ATS in their past six, and are a meager 2-5 SU and ATS in their past seven while favored by two or fewer points on the road.
The 49ers’ free fall continued last week with their loss in Philadelphia. San Francisco has tallied just 20 total points over its past two outings, and has scored 10 or fewer points on four occasions this season. However, the Niners offense will have a golden opportunity to break out against the Cardinals, who own the NFL’s 30th-ranked defense and have surrendered 33.3 points per game over their past three contests.
The Cardinals hold the upper hand in recent dates with San Francisco, winning SU in six of seven, including a 33-21 victory last year as 3.5-point road chalk. However, the Niners have covered in three of four meetings, including an 18-15 loss in Week 4 as 6-point road underdogs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the San Francisco 49ers pegged as 1-point underdogs in this betting matchup. The total, meanwhile, was listed by books like Sportsbook at 39.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game picked a 26-22 victory for the Cardinals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Francisco 49ers sit at 0-8 (4-4 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Arizona Cardinals are currently 3-4 (1-6 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? San Francisco is 4-4 OU, and Arizona is 2-5 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Francisco vs Arizona injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Francisco 49ers rated this week at No. 30 and the Arizona Cardinals sitting at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Francisco 49ers' No. 29-ranked offense (16.62 PPG) against a Arizona Cardinals defense that ranks No. 30 at 27.29 PPG. The 49ers passing attack has averaged 211.25 yards per game, less than the Cardinals give up through the air (247.14 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Cardinals feature the league's No. 20-rated road run defense, allowing 119.25 yards per game. The 49ers, meanwhile, rank No. 24 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cardinals were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against Los Angeles's defence and losing 33-0 to the Rams on Sunday at Twickenham Stadium.
San Francisco didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Eagles as Philadelphia blasted them 33-10 in Week 8 action.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona home to Seattle, Thursday, November 9
San Francisco home to New York, Sunday, November 12