Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals 10/21/24 – As the seventh week of the season approaches, the Arizona Cardinals (4-2) compete against the Los Angeles Chargers (1-5). The match will be televised on October 21, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET and is set at the State Farm Stadium. With contrasting records at this stage of the season, the mini-series is significant and the NLF betting odds are likely to be equally come in with a bang. Both teams will be looking to turn their fortunes around or continue their streak.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals 10/21/24
| When: | Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | State Farm Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Chargers | -2 (-110) | Over 43.5 (-120) | -125 |  |
| Cardinals | +2 (-110) | Under 43.5 (+100) | +105 | |
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The Chargers, despite a struggling start with a 1-5 record, are surprisingly favored with a -2 spread, suggesting that oddsmakers anticipate a tight contest. Both teams have shown a tendency for lower-scoring games, evident from the total set at 43.5. The Chargers’ recent performances, combined with their historical edge over the Cardinals, especially in Arizona, make them an interesting bet, albeit risky given their current season woes.
Justin Herbert QB vs. Kyler Murray QB
It seems that the Los Angeles Chargers quaterback Justin Herbert is not having the quality season that many expected, as he has so far put up only 815 yards passing and six touchdowns in five games. But with a passer rating of 95.3, Herbert’s efficiency is commendable, though the absence of necessary wins indicate how good performance of players does not guarantee success as a team. He has lost quite a bit of ground as he has taken many sacks, as many as 45 yards due to this problem and this has limited his ability to air it deep down the field.
In the same breath, Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray has thrown for 1,186 yards and eight touchdowns in six games while having a more steady performance than Herbert with a passer rating of 98.8. Murray’s dexterity and ability to prolong plays have been essential, though he too had to contend with 11 sacks. His performance will be vital in facing a Chargers team whose defence appears to have been weak in recent days although they have had patches of good performances.
Dynamic Chargers
The Chargers’ offensive strategy leans heavily on J.K. Dobbins, whose 438 rushing yards this season are crucial for setting the tone and controlling the clock. Dobbins’ explosive runs have often been the spark for the Chargers, providing much-needed balance to their play. In the air, Ladd McConkey has emerged as a reliable target, accumulating 219 receiving yards and a couple of touchdowns. His ability to convert critical third-downs will be pivotal in sustaining drives against the Cardinals.
Cardinals’ Ground and Air Assault
James Conner has been a consistent backfield presence for Arizona, rushing for 403 yards and securing first downs when needed most. His rugged running style will test the Chargers’ front seven, which has been susceptible to the run. In the passing game, Trey McBride, though yet to find the end zone, has racked up 271 receiving yards. His reliability on short and medium routes could be instrumental in keeping the chains moving for Arizona.
Trends
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Chargers’ last 7 games.
LA Chargers are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games.
Chargers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Arizona.
LA Chargers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Chargers’ last 10 games on the road.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends
Arizona are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games.
Cardinals are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Arizona are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Chargers.
Arizona are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals Betting Prediction
Based on previous performances and how the current season is panning out, this seems to be an even game with the Chargers likely to cover the spread. With both teams scoring an average of less goals in their previous matches, the UNDER seems to be worth the risk as well. NFL is one of the most volatile markets in the world so cope with your expectations.
The best odds for clearly underdog teams go to the moneyline for the Cardinals which is also quite appealing when playing at home with +105. The outcome of the game could depend on the two quarterbacks where Williams’ agility looks like it could be the decisive factor as compared to Herbert’s pass under pressure. As always, make sure you have the latest news and odds from the best betting sites before making your wagers.
Score Prediction: Arizona Cardinals 24, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
