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Chargers vs. Cardinals 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks – Oct 21

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Chargers vs. Cardinals 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks – Oct 21

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The Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) are considered favorites (-2) according to the bookmakers ahead of their game against the Arizona Cardinals (2-4) on October 21, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+. The total for this one is set at 44 points.

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Chargers vs Cardinals Betting Information updated as of October 19, 2024, 6:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Chargers -2 -108 -112 44 -112 -108

Chargers vs. Cardinals Prediction & Pick

  • Pick ATS: Chargers (-2)
  • Pick OU: Under (44)
  • Prediction:
    Chargers 22 – Cardinals 18

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Arizona

  • Game Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET
  • Venue: State Farm Stadium
  • Location: Glendale, Arizona
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Chargers vs. Cardinals Recent Matchups

  • In their last five head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has beaten Arizona four times.
  • Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has racked up 155 points, while Arizona has compiled 82.

Los Angeles Betting Info

  • Against the spread, Los Angeles is 4-1-0 this season.
  • The Chargers have covered the spread three times this season (3-0 ATS) when playing as at least 2-point favorites.
  • Los Angeles games this year have gone over the total in one out of five opportunities (20%).
  • The Chargers have yet to lose a game they played as the moneyline favorite, going 3-0 in those matchups this season.
  • Looking at this matchup’s moneyline, the Chargers’ implied win probability is 55.0%.

Chargers Stats

Stat Average (Total) Rank
Pass yards 153.2 (766) 29
Rush yards 127.8 (639) 10
Points scored 18.2 (91) 30
Pass yards against 192 (960) 8
Rush yards against 97.2 (486) 6
Points allowed 13.2 (66) 1

Los Angeles’ Key Players

Offense

  • J.K. Dobbins has recorded 438 rushing yards (sixth in the NFL) with three touchdowns (87.6 yards per game across five games). His 5.4 yards per attempt rank ninth in the NFL.
  • Justin Herbert has passed for 815 yards, six touchdowns and one interception this year. He averages 163.0 yards per game and 6.5 per attempt, while completing 64.0%.
  • In five games played, Quentin Johnston is averaging 32.8 yards and 2.8 receptions per game to total 164 receiving yards and 14 catches. He’s been targeted 22 times, and has three receiving touchdowns (10th in the NFL).
  • Ladd McConkey has put up 219 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 19 catches on 32 targets. He’s averaging 3.8 receptions and 43.8 yards per game.

Defense

  • On the defensive side for the Chargers, Denzel Perryman has put up 36 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in 2024.
  • Khalil Mack has 17 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this season.
  • Daiyan Henley has recorded 37 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
  • So far this season, Derwin James has 24 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack. He’s third on the Chargers in tackles.

Arizona Betting Info

  • Arizona is 3-3-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Cardinals have been underdogs by 2 points or more four times this year and have covered the spread twice.
  • Games involving Arizona have hit the over on three occasions this year.
  • This season, the Cardinals have won one out of the four games in which they’ve been the underdog.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 49.5% chance to win.

Cardinals Stats

Stat Average (Total) Rank
Pass yards 187 (1,122) 24
Rush yards 145.2 (871) 7
Points scored 22.2 (133) 17
Pass yards against 220.3 (1,322) 22
Rush yards against 153 (918) 29
Points allowed 27.2 (163) 27

Arizona’s Key Players

Offense

  • In six games played this year, Kyler Murray has totaled 1,186 passing yards, with eight touchdowns against two interceptions and completing 68.2% of his passes.
  • On the ground, Murray has added one rushing touchdown and 261 rushing yards (second on the Cardinals).
  • James Conner averages 67.2 rushing yards per game through six games (403 total yards to rank eighth in the NFL), while scoring three rushing touchdowns.
  • Conner has added 12 receptions (2.0 per game) for 88 yards (14.7 per game), without a receiving touchdown. He’s been targeted 15 times in the passing attack.
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. has registered 279 receiving yards and four touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) on 17 receptions, while being targeted 37 times this season.
  • Michael Wilson has 237 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 21 receptions after getting 30 targets.

Defense

  • So far in 2024, Budda Baker has recorded 3.0 TFL and 58 tackles through six games.
  • Mack Wilson has one interception on top of 40 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
  • During the 2024 season, Dennis Gardeck has 17 tackles, 6.0 TFL, three sacks, and one interception through five games.
  • Kyzir White has 2.0 TFL, 45 tackles, and one interception.

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