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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, January 1st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals @ Falcons
The Cardinals take on the Falcons on Sunday, January 1st at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Arizona Cardinals (4-11) vs. Atlanta Falcons (5-10)
- Date: Sunday, January 1st, 2022
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Arizona Cardinals - NFL Betting Analysis
Last week, the Cardinals fell by a score of 19-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving them a loss in the NFC standings. Arizona entered the game as 7.5-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win despite the straight-up loss. With an over-under betting line of 42, the two teams fell below that figure as they combined for 35. Arizona and Atlanta went into overtime as they were all tied at 16 after regulation. So far, they have an over-under record of 8-6-1. This week's betting total of 41.0 is lower than the line in their previous games.
As the Cardinals prepare to take on Atlanta, they are ranked 21st in points per game at 20.5. Look for the team to put together a strong offensive performance vs a Falcons defense giving up 23.3 points per game. Although the Cardinals come into the game ranked just 18th in pass yards per game, they will benefit from facing an Atlanta secondary that is vulnerable through the air. We expect Arizona to have an above-average performance in the passing attack. On average, the Cardinals are running for 112.4 points per game, which is 20th in the NFL.
Atlanta Falcons - NFL Betting Analysis
This week, the Atlanta Falcons are hoping to get back in the win column after falling 17-9 to the Baltimore Ravens. Atlanta lost the game by more than anticipated, as the oddsmakers placed them as 6.5-point underdogs. The two teams combined point total of 26 remained below the betting line of 35. The Falcons were not able to make a comeback in last week's game, as they trailed Baltimore by a score of 14-6 heading into the final quarter. Through 15 games, the Falcons have an ATS record of 8-7. So far, they have an over-under record of 6-9. This week's betting total of 41.0 is slightly lower than the line in their previous games.
Heading into this week's matchup, the Falcons' offense is averaging 21.0 points per game, placing them 17th in the NFL. They will look for a big performance vs one of the worst defenses in the NFL, as Arizona is 30th in points allowed. Although the Falcons come into the game ranked just 31st in pass yards per game, they will benefit from facing an Arizona secondary that is vulnerable through the air. We expect Atlanta to have an above-average performance in the passing attack. A key matchup to watch through the game is if Atlanta will continue to run the ball well. For the season, they are averaging 160.8 yards per game on the ground.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Falcons
Looking back at the recent matchups between Arizona and Atlanta, the Falcons have taken 2 of the last 3 contests. The two teams have combined to average 59.33 points per game in their last 3 meetings. Arizona and Atlanta did not play each other in the 2021-2022 regular season.
The Atlanta Falcons have gone 2-1 vs the spread in these games. On average, the Cardinals have averaged 22.33 points per game in the past 3 head-to-head matchups, compared to Atlanta at 37.0.
Through their 3 most recent regular season matchups, the Cardinals have gone 0-3. In addition, the team has not done well vs the spread, going 1-2. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2.
In their last 3 games away from home, the Cardinals have a straight-up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 22.67 points per game in this stretch.
Through their 3 most recent regular season matchups, the Falcons have gone 0-3. In these games, they have gone just 1-2 vs the spread while posting an over-under mark of 0-3.
Across the Falcons' last 3 home games, the team averaged 20.0 points per game while allowing 21.0. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Cardinals 3.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 41.0
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