Vikings vs. Cardinals 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 1

Updated Dec. 1, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (9-2) will be aiming to extend a four-game winning streak against the Arizona Cardinals (6-5). The Vikings are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4). The predicted point total for the matchup is 46.

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Vikings vs. Cardinals Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Cardinals Betting Information updated as of December 1, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-4	-109	-122	46	-111	-120

Vikings vs. Cardinals Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-4)
Pick OU: Under (46)
Prediction: Vikings 25 - Cardinals 19

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Arizona

Game Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Cardinals Recent Matchups

In their past five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has won against Arizona three times.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has racked up 144 points against Arizona, while surrendering only 124 points.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota is 7-3-1 against the spread this season.
The Vikings have been favored by 4 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
Minnesota games this year have gone over the total in four out of 11 opportunities (36.4%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Vikings have won 75% of the time (6-2).
The Vikings have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 63.6%.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	234 (2,574)	11
Rush yards	117.1 (1,288)	15
Points scored	24.9 (274)	11
Pass yards against	242.5 (2,668)	28
Rush yards against	74.7 (822)	1
Points allowed	17.9 (197)	5

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold ranks 10th in the NFL with 2,717 passing yards in 11 games this year, averaging 247 per game with a 67.6% completion percentage and 21 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) against 10 interceptions.
To go along with his passing statistics, Darnold also has 165 rushing yards (fifth on the Vikings), with one rushing touchdown.
Aaron Jones' rushing output this season includes 798 yards (eighth in the NFL) and three TDs. He is averaging 72.5 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt (14th in the NFL).
Jones has 32 receptions on 37 targets for 285 yards. He has one receiving TD.
In the passing attack, Justin Jefferson, has totaled 939 receiving yards (second in the NFL) and five touchdowns after hauling in 61 balls on 91 targets. Per game, he's averaging 85.4 yards and 5.5 receptions through 11 games.
Jordan Addison has 32 receptions for 521 yards and four touchdowns. He's been targeted 50 times in the air attack, and averages 3.6 receptions and 57.9 yards in nine games played.

Defense

On defense for the Vikings, Andrew Van Ginkel has put up 53 tackles, 14 TFL, nine sacks, and two interceptions in 2024.
Jonathan Greenard has nine sacks (sixth in the NFL) to go with 13 TFL and 37 tackles.
Byron Murphy has totaled four interceptions (fourth in the NFL) and added 53 tackles, five TFL, and eight passes defended.
So far this season, Harrison Smith has 64 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two interceptions. His tackle total leads the Vikings.

Arizona Betting Info

Arizona has registered a 7-4-0 record against the spread this season.
The Cardinals are 3-2 ATS when underdogs by 4 points or more this season.
This season, four Arizona games have gone over the point total.
The Cardinals have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won four of those games.
Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 40.8% chance to win.

Cardinals Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	201.7 (2,219)	23
Rush yards	140.3 (1,543)	6
Points scored	22.2 (244)	18
Pass yards against	218.6 (2,405)	20
Rush yards against	121.8 (1,340)	17
Points allowed	21.5 (236)	11

Arizona's Key Players

Offense

Kyler Murray is averaging 7.5 passing yards per attempt (12th in the NFL) and 213 yards per game this year, completing 68.7% of his passes on the way to 2,343 total yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions through 11 games.
He's added 380 yards on the ground (second on the Cardinals), while scoring four rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 34.5 yards per game and 7.9 per attempt.
James Conner averages 64.1 rushing yards per game through 11 games (705 total yards), while scoring five rushing touchdowns.
Conner has also collected 288 receiving yards (26.2 per game) on 29 catches (2.6 per game). He's been targeted 35 times and is still seeking his first receiving touchdown.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has put up 546 receiving yards and six touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) on 36 receptions, while being targeted 66 times on the season.
Trey McBride has been targeted 80 times, resulting in 61 catches for 685 yards and zero receiving touchdowns.

Defense

Budda Baker has two sacks to go with eight TFL and 106 tackles over 11 games in 2024.
Kyzir White's stats include one interception as well as 80 tackles, five TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
In the 2024 campaign, Zaven Collins has 43 tackles, six TFL, and four sacks in 10 games.
Mack Wilson's season stats include 55 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception through 11 games. He is fourth on the Cardinals in tackles.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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