New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview September 11, 2016

New England(0-0) vs. Arizona (0-0) Game Preview

Spread: Arizona -6 (5dimes)

Total: 47.5

Kickoff: 8:30 pm ET

Location: U of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale AZ

Television Broadcast: NBC

PREVIEW: These two teams almost had mirror image seasons last year. They were both two of the best teams in the league and they both made it to their conference title games before they both lost to the eventual Super Bowl participants. Arizona won 13 games while New England won 12- Brady was the third ranked QB and Palmer was fourth- New England allowed 300 more yards total by their defense and Arizona’s offense had about 500 more yards than New England’s. So today Arizona is a 6 point favorite and 58% of the public agree according to Covers.com consensus analysis with 60% thinking the under is the way to go. The BIG difference in this game is the fact that Tom Brady won’t be playing. This is the first time Arizona is the favorite in the last five meetings. This could be the biggest challenge new starting QB Garoppolo who was 1-4 passing for six yards last season will be facing and the most pressure in the first four games that Brady is suspended for. The Patriots did win 3 three preseason games including a game against the Panthers. It has been said as Brady goes so does New England.

Previous Meetings:
09/16/12: Arizona 20 @ New England 18
12/21/08: Arizona 7 @ New England 47
09/19/04: New England 23 @ Arizona 12

Trends:
The Cardinals are 1-6 ATS their last 7 home games
The Patriots are 1-7 ATS in their last 7 road games
The under is 4-0 in the last 4 Arizona home games

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