Last Updated on September 10, 2023 11:31 am by Anthony Rome
Cardinals vs. Commanders Prediction
The Commanders are laying a touchdown to the visiting Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. ET in Landover, MD, where these two teams will kick off their 2023 season. Will Washington cover or is there a better bet on the board this afternoon?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
467 Arizona Cardinals (+6) at 468 Washington Commanders (-6); o/u 39
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 10, 2023
FedExField, Landover, MD
TV: FOX
Cardinals vs. Commanders Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing the Commanders when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Arizona Cardinals DFS Spin
Cardinals WR Marquise Brown (hamstring) is questionable heading into Week 1 against the Commanders. Brown was listed as a limited participant in practice throughout the week and carries a questionable designation into the weekend. Barring a setback, Brown is trending in the direction of playing in Week 1, and could be leaned on heavily as the No. 1 receiver in a Cardinals offense that isn’t expected to be very good this season. He’ll face a tough Commanders defense on the road, and can’t be trusted as anything more than a WR3 in fantasy.
Washington Commanders DFS Spin
Commanders DE Chase Young (neck) has been downgraded to out for Week 1. Young will miss at least this week with a stinger suffered in the first preseason game. Washington promoted DE William Bradley-King as depth with Young out.
Cardinals vs. Commanders Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cardinals vs. Commanders Prediction:
Give me Arizona. The Commanders are starting a first-year starter under center in Sam Howell, under new play-caller in Eric Bienemy and with a head coach in Ron Rivera who I think will be shown the door before the season is over. Chase Young is also hurt (again) and that means Washington’s over-hyped defensive line will once again be without its main source of pressure. I’m not convinced the Cardinals are actually going to try to win games this season but I do know the Commanders shouldn’t be laying seven points to any point this season.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: ARIZONA CARDINALS +7