Theo Mackie breaks down the Arizona Cardinals’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams
Arizona Republic reporter Theo Mackie gives insight into the Arizona Cardinals’ 13-9 loss to the Los Angeles Cardinals on Dec. 28, 2024.
The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals play on Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 18 schedule.
Which team will win the NFL Week 18 game?
Check out these NFL Week 18 picks and NFL Week 18 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 2:25 p.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).
The 49ers are a 1-point favorite over the Cardinals in NFL Week 18 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
San Francisco is -115 on the moneyline, while Arizona is -105.
The over/under (point total) is set at 46.5 points.
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Jeremy Cluff writes: “The Super Bowl hangover hit the 49ers hard this season and the rough season will get worse with a loss to the Cardinals in the season finale. Arizona is a respectable 5-3 at home.”
Bookies.com: Bet the Cardinals with the points vs 49ers
Bill Speros writes: “Both coaches are secure in their employment for next season. This should be a competitive game despite its otherwise-meaningless status. The 49ers were decimated by injuries and became the latest victim of the NFL’s ‘Post-Super Bowl Loss’ hangovers. The Cardinals never quite got it going this season in a division that was up for grabs until this past weekend. Arizona overperformed on the line, going 10-6 despite a 7-9 record. They should win this one outright.”
ATS.IO: Cardinals will beat 49ers in NFL Week 18
Jay Sanin writes: “We are going to take the Cardinals to win this 49ers vs Cardinals matchup as a slight underdog at home. The Cardinals are not exactly known for their discipline and attention to detail, but the situational advantages they have working in their favor are too much to ignore heading into this game. Look for Arizona to finish their season with a win and for the 49ers to end this season in last place in the NFC West, something virtually nobody saw coming.”
ESPN: 49ers have a 53.7% chance to beat Cardinals on Sunday
The site gives the Cardinals a 46% shot at winning the NFL Week 18 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Sportsnaut: Cardinals 23, 49ers 16
Matt Johnson writes: “It’s a young Arizona Cardinals team looking for positive momentum to carry over into the offseason versus an injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers roster that is counting down the seconds until Week 18 is over. With a banged-up offensive line and many in the 49ers organization just ready for the season to end, we expect James Conner and the Cardinals to power their way to a victory and finish with an eight-win season that should be considered a major accomplishment.”
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