NFL Prop Bets: New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals - Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals (0-0) face the New Orleans Saints (0-0) at Caesars Superdome for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Cardinals started the week as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Cardinals at -245 and Saints at +200.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-18 Arizona.

  • The Cardinals (-110) had an 11-6-0 ATS record last season, while the Saints (-110) held a record of 7-10-0.

Points on the board

  • The Cardinals averaged 23.5 points per game last season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Saints averaged only 19.9 (T24th).
  • Defensively, the Cardinals conceded 22.3 points per game last season (15th in the league), while the Saints gave up an average of 23.4 points (19th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 358.2, the Cardinals ranked 11th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Saints ranked 21st with just 320.1 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Cardinals gave up 342.5 per game last season (21st in the league), while the Saints have allowed an average of 379.9 (30th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Cardinals recorded 214.1 passing yards per game last season (18th in the league). However, coming up against a Saints defense that gave up 238.5 passing yards per game (27th) in 2024 could mean the former are set to improve last season's numbers.
  • Meanwhile, the Saints averaged 205.2 passing yards per game last season (23rd in the league), while the Cardinals' defense gave up 216.1 passing yards per game (14th) during the 2024 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Cardinals averaged 144.2 rushing yards per game last season (7th in the league). Conversely, the Saints gave up 141.4 rushing yards per game (31st).
  • On the other hand, the Saints averaged 114.9 rushing yards per game last season (14th in the league), while the Cardinals gave up 126.4 rushing yards per game (20th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cardinals recorded 17 total takeaways last season (T20th in the league), while the Saints recorded 17 (T20th).
  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams recorded 17 total takeaways last season (T20th in the league).
  • On offense, the Cardinals recorded 20 total giveaways last season (16th in the league), while the Saints recorded 19 (T11th).

First to Score

The Cardinals are -145 to score first, while the Saints are +114.

  • The Cardinals scored first in 10 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Saints also scored first in 10 of their 17 games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Cardinals are -169 to record the first touchdown, while the Saints are +140.

  • The Cardinals recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Saints recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Arizona Touchdown7 / 17
    Arizona Field Goal3 / 17
    Arizona Safety0 / 17
    New Orleans Touchdown4 / 17
    New Orleans Field Goal5 / 17
    New Orleans Safety1 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Cardinals are -186 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Saints are +145.

  • The Cardinals were the first to score 10 points in eight of their 17 games last season.
  • The Saints were the first to score 10 points in nine of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Cardinals had a 5-5-7 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Saints held a record of 8-6-3.

Last Time They Met

The Cardinals recorded a 42-34 victory over the Saints at State Farm Stadium when these teams last met in Week 7, 2022.