Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers Week 9 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/5/2017

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Levi's Stadium

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The Arizona Cardinals head to Levi's Stadium to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona as 1 point favorites. The total has been set at 39. The Cardinals are 1-6-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 2-5-0. The 49ers are 4-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 4-4-0.

Valuable Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends

The Arizona Cardinals are 2-5-0 against the over/under

The Arizona Cardinals are 1-6-0 against the spread

Important San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends

The San Francisco 49ers are 4-4-0 against the over/under

The San Francisco 49ers are 4-4-0 against the spread

Key Arizona Cardinals Injuries

10/29/17 RB Andre Ellington Quad is "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/29/17 LB Karlos Dansby Hand is "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/29/17 DT Olsen Pierre Ankle is "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/26/17 QB Carson Palmer Arm IR
10/12/17 LS Aaron Brewer Arm IR
10/02/17 LB Markus Golden ACL out indefinitely
09/29/17 G Mike Iupati Elbow IR
09/17/17 RB David Johnson Wrist IR

Key San Francisco 49ers Injuries

10/30/17 DB Jimmie Ward Arm IR
10/30/17 T Joe Staley Eye is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Arizona
10/30/17 QB Jimmy Garoppolo Acquired is doubtful Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 DL Solomon Thomas Knee left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 OL Trent Brown Concussion is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 CB K'Waun Williams Quad is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 WR Pierre Garcon Neck injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 CB Rashard Robinson Abdominal is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 LB Reuben Foster Ribs is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 DL D.J. Jones Knee left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 OL Garry Gilliam Knee left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/29/17 LB Aaron Lynch Calf is "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/17/17 DL Arik Armstead Hand IR
10/10/17 CB Asa Jackson Hamstring IR
09/25/17 DL Tank Carradine Ankle IR
09/05/17 LB Malcolm Smith Pectoral IR
09/05/17 DL Ronald Blair III Thumb IR
09/05/17 RB Joe Williams Ankle IR
09/02/17 G Joshua Garnett Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Arizona Cardinals are 30th in the National Football League in points scored with 119. They have run 452 plays this year for 2,332 yards, which ranks them 23rd in the NFL in total offense. The Cardinals average 5.2 yards per play, which is 19th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 137 1st downs this season, ranking them 23rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Arizona has run for 444 yards as a unit, which ranks 32nd in the league. They've run 147 times, averaging 3 yards per rush as a unit. The Cardinals have been penalized on offense 52 times for 413 yards so far this year, which has them 12th in the NFL in penalties. Drew Stanton has passed for 66 yards this year. He's completed 5 throws while attempting 14 passes for a completion percentage of 35.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 21.7. He averages 13.2 yards per completion and 4.7 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Arizona is 29th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 191. They have given up a total of 2,469 yards on D, which is 19th in the league. The Cardinals are 19th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has allowed 6.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 23rd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 156 throws on 254 attempts against the Arizona Cardinals defense this season, ranking them 15th and 18th in the league. The Arizona pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,728 yards in the air, which is 20th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 202 attempts for 741 yards this season, putting them in 13th place in the NFL against the run. The Cardinals have had 60 penalties for 513 yards on defense this year. That places them 27th in the league. They've allowed a score on 41% of possessions on defense, which is 28th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Arizona is 28th in the NFL in punt returns with 11. They've totaled 38 punt return yards and are averaging 3.5 yards per return, which is 31st in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 9 yards. They have returned 13 kicks for 269 yards on special teams, placing them 19th in kick return yardage. The Cardinals average 20.7 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this season. They are 25th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,795. The Arizona Cardinals have tried 15 field goals this season and made 10, which is 24th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 66.7%. Arizona Cardinals kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 11 for 11 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,683 yards on 36 punts, averaging 46.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 12th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The San Francisco 49ers have run for 766 yards as a team, which ranks 20th in the NFL. They've run 182 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The 49ers have been penalized on offense 64 times for 516 yards so far this season, which has them 3rd in the league in penalties. They are 26th in the NFL in points scored with 133. They have run 524 plays this season for 2,456 yards, which ranks them 19th in the league in total offense. The 49ers average 4.7 yards per play, which is 30th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 150 1st downs this year, placing them 11th overall as an offensive unit. C.J. Beathard averages 5.9 yards per pass attempt and 11.2 yards per completion. He has completed 58 passes on 110 attempts for a completion percentage of 52.7%. His quarterback rating is 65.2. He has thrown for 647 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The 49ers rush defense has allowed 271 attempts for 1,054 yards this year, putting them in 30th place in the league against the run. San Francisco has committed 52 penalties for 419 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 12th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 42.9% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the league. They are 31st in the league in points allowed on defense with 219. They have surrendered a total of 3,056 yards on D, which is 29th in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers are ranked 21st in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.9 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 27th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 174 passes on 273 attempts against the San Francisco defense this season, placing them 27th and 26th in the National Football League. The 49ers pass defense has also given up a total of 2,002 yards through the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The San Francisco 49ers have attempted 19 field goals this season and made 17, which is 9th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 89.5%. San Francisco kickers have made 91% of their extra points, going 10 for 11 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,976 yards on 44 punts, averaging 44.9 yards per punt. That places them 20th in the NFL in punting average. San Francisco is ranked 17th in the league in punt returns with 15. They've accumulated 157 punt return yards and average 10.5 yards per return, which is 7th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 39 yards. They have returned 17 kicks for 325 yards on special teams, ranking 10th in kick return yardage. The 49ers average 19.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 34 yards this year. They are 10th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,140.

Who will win tonight's Cardinals/49ers NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the 49ers +1

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