NFL Prop Bets: Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions - Week 5
The Detroit Lions (2-2) face the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) at State Farm Stadium for Week 5. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Lions are favored to win at -218, currently marked as 4.5-point favorites, while the Cardinals are at +180.
The total points line is set at 54.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 30-25 Detroit.
- The Lions (-105) have a 0-3-1 ATS record this season, while the Cardinals (-115) hold a record of 2-2-0.
- The Lions have a 4-0-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and zero have gone under). The Cardinals have a 2-2-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Lions are averaging 29.8 points per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Cardinals are averaging only 21.8 (17th).
- Defensively, the Lions are giving up 31.8 points per game this season (31st in the league), while the Cardinals are giving up an average of 29.3 points (29th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 389.3, the Lions rank 6th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Cardinals rank 22nd with just 294.8 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Lions are giving up 423.8 per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Cardinals are giving up an average of 351.3 (24th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Lions have recorded 287.3 passing yards per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Cardinals' defense has given up 233.8 passing yards per game (22nd).
- Meanwhile, the Cardinals have recorded 194.3 passing yards per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Lions' defense has given up 304.0 passing yards per game (32nd).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Lions have recorded 102.0 rushing yards per game this season (20th in the league). Conversely, the Cardinals are giving up 117.5 rushing yards per game (20th).
- On the other hand, the Cardinals have recorded 100.5 rushing yards per game this season (21st in the league). The Lions have performed at a poor level when defending the run, conceding 119.8 per game (21st).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Lions have recorded 4 total takeaways this season (T17th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Cardinals, who have recorded 7 (T6th).
- On offense, the Lions have recorded 1 total giveaway this season (T1st in the league), bettering the Cardinals' number of 4 (T11th).
First to Score
The Lions are -145 to score first, while the Cardinals are +114.
- The Lions have scored first in three of their four games this season.
- The Cardinals have scored first in two of their four games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Lions are -150 to record the first touchdown, while the Cardinals are +120.
- The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in one of their four games this season.
- The Cardinals have recorded the first touchdown in two of their four games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Touchdown | 1 / 4 | +137 |
| Detroit Field Goal | 2 / 4 | +486 |
| Detroit Safety | 0 / 4 | +7500 |
| Arizona Touchdown | 2 / 4 | +211 |
| Arizona Field Goal | 0 / 4 | +513 |
| Arizona Safety | 0 / 4 | +6500 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Lions are -164 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Cardinals are +131.
- The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in two of their four games this season.
- The Cardinals have also been the first to score 10 points in two of their four games.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Lions are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -148, while the Cardinals are +124.
- These teams share a 1-2-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season.
Last Time They Met
The Lions recorded a 20-13 victory over the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium when these teams last met in Week 3, 2024. The Lions have now won three straight against the Cardinals.
