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by Matt Lowrimore | in NFL Picks
Week 1 of the NFL is finally here, and with that, one of the matchups on the Sunday slate will see the New Orleans Saints take on the Arizona Cardinals. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Saints and Cardinals.
Arizona enters this game coming off an 8-9 record in 2024-2025. The Cardinals finished in third place in the NFC West division, and it was the third straight season that Arizona has missed the playoffs.
As for New Orleans, they are coming off a disastrous 2024-2025 season in which they finished with a record of 5-12. The Saints finished in fourth place in the NFC South division and have now missed the playoffs for four straight years. The Saints welcome in a new head coach for the 2025-2026 season, that being Kellen Moore, in the hopes that he can lead them back to their winning ways.
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Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints Form
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Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints Latest Matches

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Arizona Cardinals - New Orleans Saints Key Points
- Arizona was 2-6 SU on the road last season
- New Orleans was 3-6 SU at home last season
- New Orleans averaged 19.9 points per game last season
- Arizona averaged 23.5 points per game last season
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Our Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints Prediction
This is a tricky matchup, as both teams struggled to score consistently last season. New Orleans ranked 24th in scoring offense last year, averaging just 19.9 points per game. As for Arizona, they averaged 23.5 points per game and ranked 12th.
Defensively, both the Saints and Cardinals were similar, with New Orleans allowing an average of 23.4 points per game and Arizona allowing an average of 22.2 points per game.
With this being the start of a new season and the first game for the Saints under Kellen Moore, points could be at a premium, especially on the New Orleans side. For that reason, our New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals prediction is: Under 43.5 Total Points.Jackpot Pools
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