Arizona Cardinals vs. Rams: Prediction and odds for Week 3

The Arizona Cardinals come home to face the defending Super Bowl Champions with momentum in their corner following last Sunday’s win. 

The Arizona Cardinals showed they were a better team last Sunday for at least two quarters. Two-and-a-half quarters, really, but they were the two most pivotal quarters of the contest. This week, they go face-to-face with the Los Angeles Rams, a team that embarrassed them back in January.

Now that the Cardinals have momentum in their corner, look for it to carry over into State Farm Stadium where they will have the home crowd at their backside. Unfortunately, playing at home didn’t fare well in 2021, but this is still a new year and the Cardinals will at least travel back to the Sonoran Desert with a little more life.

Can they keep up their momentum in Week 3, or will they fall to what has been a stagnating Rams team that nearly blew a 28-3 lead to none other than the Atlanta Falcons? Let’s look at the odds and discuss.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams Odds – Week 3

Per Fan Duel, the Arizona Cardinals are (+3.5) underdogs as of Tuesday, September 20th at home against the Rams. The current over/under sits at 49.5 points, and the Cardinals hold a +162 moneyline. The moneyline for the Rams -194.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction – Week 3

Several times last Sunday, the Cardinals looked as though they would fall into an 0-2 hole, only to climb out and fight another series at literally the last second. They also realized that Greg Dortch is likely here to stay given yet another solid performance. The Cardinals may have also found a viable running back committee with Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams taking centerstage, perhaps to eventually usurp the ineffective James Conner.

The Cardinals will have to contend with a Los Angeles Rams team still looking to find its groove, The latter struggled with turnovers, and they nearly lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Falcons. One team has momentum this week, the other is still trying to figure itself out.

Forty-eight hours ago, I never would have said this, but the Cardinals sneak away with a win here, 30-27. The win would put the Cardinals at 2-1 on the season and could put them in control of the NFC West early. But we’ve read this book before, so let’s be cautiously optimistic.