Washington at Cardinals Betting Preview: Washington (+6.5/-110), Cardinals (-6.5/-110)
Washington Football Team
Washington fell behind early against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, and one might have assumed that another loss was in order for a franchise that has been in turmoil for years.
Instead, the club rallied back for a 27-17 win on its home field to kick off a pseudo-new era with a nickname still to be determined.
Now comes a long road trip to the desert, where Dwayne Haskins will look to take another step forward after passing for 178 yards and a TD in Week 1.
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are looking to improve to 2-0 after holding on for a 24-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the opening week. That victory came on the road, and as Arizona prepares for its home opener against Washington, Kyler Murray will aim to maintain his success.
He passed for 230 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the 49ers, but he also dazzled with his feet while running 13 times for 91 yards and a score. Washington also needs to keep an eye on DeAndre Hopkins, who racked up 14 catches for 151 yards in his Cardinals’ debut.
Washington at Cardinals Betting Pick for Week 2
Maybe it’s foolish to doubt Washington for a second week in a row, especially after the club showed moxie by battling back to beat the division rival Eagles a week ago.
But the Cardinals have plenty of firepower, and as the weeks go by, the connection between Murray and Hopkins should only get stronger. Look for Arizona to continue its hot start as Murray’s star continues to rise.
A sizeable spread allows Washington a good chance to cover, though.
Washington at Cardinals Betting Pick:
Cardinals 27, Washington 21
Washington at Cardinals Best Bet for Week 2
Both teams took part in relatively low-scoring games in Week 1, with each contest adding up to a total of 44 points. This week’s over-under is set at 46.5, which feels right on the money.
The guess here is that the game finishes slightly over the total, particularly if Murray is able to keep Washington off balance with his feet as well as his arm.
Washington at Cardinals Best Bet: OVER 46.5 (-105)
–Field Level Media
