Cardinals vs. Bills Picks & Best Bets 8th Sep 2024: NFL Week 1 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Buffalo Bills will meet the Arizona Cardinals in NFL action on Sunday at Highmark Stadium, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using advanced AI technology to determine the best Cardinals vs. Bills bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Bills will likely win with a projected final score of 25-19.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cardinals vs. Bills Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cardinals vs. Bills picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NFL picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cardinals vs. Bills Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Highmark Stadium
- Spread: Cardinals +6.5 / Bills -6.5
- Moneyline: Cardinals +260 / Bills -300
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 45.5 Points (-112/-108)
Cardinals +6.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Cardinals have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the Bills have a probability of 43%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Cardinals +6.5, providing a favorable 5.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 45.5 @ -112 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 45.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -112.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance that the total will go over 45.5 points.
Cardinals vs. Bills Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Arizona Cardinals at +260 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Buffalo Bills are available at -300 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Bills are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 71% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Bills are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +260 odds on the Cardinals moneyline, providing an edge of 0.8%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cardinals vs. Bills
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Sunday's Cardinals vs. Bills game.
Arizona Cardinals Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| James Conner | 63 yds | 40% |
| Kyler Murray | 34 yds | 26% |
| Trey Benson | 22 yds | 16% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | 59 yds | 25% |
| Marvin Harrison | 57 yds | 31% |
| Greg Dortch | 39 yds | 17% |
Greg Dortch Over 2.5 Receptions (-128)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dortch Over 2.5 Receptions | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -128 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cardinals is for Greg Dortch to record over 2.5 receptions.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 70.6%, providing an edge of 14.4% on the -128 odds offered by FanDuel.
Buffalo Bills Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| James Cook | 57 yds | 35% |
| Josh Allen | 36 yds | 47% |
| Ray Davis | 23 yds | 19% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | 52 yds | 25% |
| Dalton Kincaid | 50 yds | 27% |
| Keon Coleman | 42 yds | 25% |
Ray Davis Over 15.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis Over 15.5 Rushing Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bills is for Ray Davis to record over 15.5 rushing yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 71.3%, providing an edge of 18.9% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cardinals vs. Bills Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have compiled the best Cardinals vs. Bills trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Josh Allen Over 7.5 Rushing Attempts
Josh Allen has recorded more than 7.5 rushing attempts in 7 of his last 8 games (88% success rate). You can wager on him to record 8+ rushing attempts again at odds of -102 (50% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
James Conner Over 52.5 Rushing Yards
James Conner has had more than 52.5 rushing yards in 4 of his last 5 appearances (80%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 52.5 rushing yards again at odds of -110 (52%), available at Bet365.
Michael Wilson Over 27.5 Receiving Yards
Michael Wilson has had more than 27.5 receiving yards in 4 of his last 6 appearances (67%). You can wager on him to record over 27.5 receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ray Davis of the Bills to record Rushing Yards 15.5 rushing yards, with an edge of 18.9% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Cardinals +6.5 to cover.
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