Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders 9/10/23 – As the new NFL season kicks into gear, all eyes are focused on NFL betting odds for the Arizona Cardinals-Washington Commanders showdown set for Sunday, September 10, 2023, at FedEx Field at 1:00 PM ET broadcast on FOX and streaming via NFL Game Pass – set for a rematch which promises an intense battle.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders 9/10/23
| When: | Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | FedEx Field |
| TV: | TV |
| Stream: | NFL+ |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cardinals | +7 (-110) | 38.5 o (-110) | +285 |  |
| Commanders | -7 (-110) | 38.5 u (-110) | -305 | |
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Clayton Tune
The decision to start Clayton Tune as quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals has generated both optimism and criticism. Tune has had a disappointing start to his NFL career thus far, completing only 58.3% of his passes while totaling 218 yards over two games without scoring one touchdown pass. Furthermore, Tune has suffered one sack resulting in a 16-yard loss, resulting in an underwhelming quarterback rating of just 75.9.
His completion percentage and passing yards are alarming figures, demonstrating a need for Tune to improve his accuracy and decision-making under pressure. Without scoring this season, it is clear that Arizona is yet to achieve full offensive effectiveness, an issue which cannot solely be blamed on their receivers; Tune must find his rhythm with them to become an effective offensive threat for Arizona.
Sam Howell
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has had an exceptional start to his campaign with 75.7% completion rates across two games, accounting for 265 yards completed en route to three touchdowns with no interceptions, resulting in an outstanding quarterback rating of 122 despite its small sample size; Howell has shown excellent decision-making and ball placement skills which may account for his remarkable completion percentages. Howell has demonstrated his ability to maintain poise in the pocket and move through his progressions smoothly, leading him to score three touchdown passes without throwing any interceptions. Furthermore, his reading of the game has been very sharp, knowing when and how to release the ball to avoid sacks — only three times have he been taken down for 28-yard losses so far.
Tune and Howell provide starkly different performances when put side-by-side. Howell has demonstrated his experience and poise under pressure situations with accurate throws that have elevated his standing and that of the Commanders offense. Tune remains a work in progress – showing flashes of potential but lacking consistency across high-stakes situations to compete against quarterbacks like Howell.
NFL Odds: Washington Commanders -7 ; O/U 38.5
Turning to the odds, the Cardinals are coming in as underdogs, with a spread of +7 at -110. The over/under for the game stands at 38.5, also at -110 odds. Meanwhile, the Commanders have a favored -7 spread at -110 and a money line of -305. When evaluating these numbers, the odds are heavily stacked against the Cardinals, making the Commanders a safer bet, particularly considering their recent performance and historical trends.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends
Arizona are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games.
Cardinals are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Washington.
Arizona are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games against Washington.
Arizona are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Cardinals are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 8 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
Washington Commanders Betting Trends
Washington are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington’s last 15 games.
Total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games at home.
Washington are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington’s last 10 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference West division.
Washington has a 1-7 ATS record in their last 8 games played in September.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders Betting Picks
After considering all angles–quarterback performance, betting odds, and both teams’ trends–making an informed pick comes down to numbers and recent performances. In line with NFL first half line, the Washington Commanders appear the safer choice to cover a spread of -7; given their quarterback’s form and historical trends vs. the Arizona Cardinals home game, Washington might have an edge. However, due to total points trends, it would likely be wiser to choose UNDER 38.5 total points as an underbet. Washington Commanders are clear favorites to win this matchup based on various criteria, from the quarterback performance and their home advantage over Arizona to their impressive home record against them. Bettors looking for safe bets might consider betting on Washington covering the spread and going UNDER in this matchup.
