I put this in the game thread but I did a fair amount of research so may as well make it it's own thing
The Cards are -2.5. Over / Under is 51.5
Cardinals against the spread are 9-3. Los Angeles Rams are 5-7
Murray sits at +750 for the MVP.
Recommendation:
The Rams have played in 6 road games so far this year. They are giving up 23.5 PPG on the road while the Cardinals are averaging just 22.6 points a game in 5 home games. The Cardinals number is really thrown off by the 10 point Carolina game where Kyler didn't start. Pulling that game out puts the Cardinals at 25.75 PPG at home with Murray starting.
That seems right in line with the spread so shade me towards the Cards covering 7 - 2 with Murray starting. Unders have been crushing this late in the year and with 51.5 being well over the 48 total averages these teams are getting I like the under here as well. Prediction: Cardinals 27-20
This will be the last week you can get Murray at +750 for the MVP if this prediction holds up.
The Cards are -2.5. Over / Under is 51.5
Cardinals against the spread are 9-3. Los Angeles Rams are 5-7
Murray sits at +750 for the MVP.
Recommendation:
The Rams have played in 6 road games so far this year. They are giving up 23.5 PPG on the road while the Cardinals are averaging just 22.6 points a game in 5 home games. The Cardinals number is really thrown off by the 10 point Carolina game where Kyler didn't start. Pulling that game out puts the Cardinals at 25.75 PPG at home with Murray starting.
That seems right in line with the spread so shade me towards the Cards covering 7 - 2 with Murray starting. Unders have been crushing this late in the year and with 51.5 being well over the 48 total averages these teams are getting I like the under here as well. Prediction: Cardinals 27-20
This will be the last week you can get Murray at +750 for the MVP if this prediction holds up.