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Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals Predictions & Picks – Lions To Win NFL Shootout In The Desert

Quick Read

  • Detroit are favored over Arizona in a high-scoring matchup due to stronger offense
  • Both defenses have conceded many points, making an offensive shootout likely
  • Arizona has lost three straight; Detroit leads the all-time series and won last meeting
Leigh Copson
Written by Leigh Copson
Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist
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Detroit -5.5

Odds

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Over 54.5

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Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals Predictions & Picks

Detroit are tipped to win a high-scoring shootout in Arizona.

Both defenses have been getting gashed this season, so these two offenses should have plenty of opportunities to put up points in this one.

For that reason we have to go with a Lions team that has the better quarterback in Jared Goff, and more weapons on offense.
  • Arizona Cardinals have lost 3 straight games
  • Arizona Cardinals lost by 24 points in their only other home game
  • Detroit Lions have out-scored Arizona 119-97 this season
  • The Over has cashed in all 4 of Detroit’s games so far this season

Head To Head

  • Detroit Lions lead the all-time series 38-28-6
  • Detroit Lions won 20-13 when the two teams last met in September 2024

Detroit Lions Form

Detroit head out on the road for the second week running, looking to rebound from the loss that dropped them to 2-2.

The Lions made a winning start to the season as they beat New Orleans 31-30 in overtime at home, but they failed to build on that.

Despite another strong outing from the offense in Buffalo, they fell to a 41-31 defeat at the hands of the Bills.

Detroit issued an immediate response when they returned home to down the New York Jets 31-24, only to again fail to follow up victory.

This time the Lions paid a visit to Carolina for Sunday Night Football, and suffered a 32-26 defeat to the Panthers.

Arizona Cardinals Form

Arizona enter this matchup having failed to back up a season-opening win, losing three straight games.

The Cardinals kicked off the campaign with a visit to the Los Angeles Chargers, and pulled off a shock 26-14 victory.

However, it has been all downhill since then, with the 31-7 blowout loss in the home opener against Seattle proving to be the start of a three-game skid.

Arizona lost to another division rival a week later as they dropped a close one at San Francisco, 36-30.

The Cardinals’ poor run then reached three games last Sunday as they suffered a 36-24 defeat at the New York Giants.

Verdict

Both defenses have given up a ton of points so far, so we expect this to descend into something of a shootout.

And if that is the case, the Lions have to be the pick thanks to a high-scoring offense that is loaded with talent.

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Leigh Copson
Leigh Copson

Sports Editor • 25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist

US sports writer covering the NFL, NBA, NHL, boxing and MMA, with previews, predictions and betting tips across the major American leagues.


During his career at the Press Association and online sports sites including FreeTips and ExpertPicks.com, he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final.

He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.

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