Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Thursday 10/18/18
Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals Preview and Predictions 10-18-2018 in NFL
The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos went shopping in the offseason to fix their respective quarterback issues and came away with a pair of players who spent last season with the Minnesota Vikings. Neither move has panned out for the Cardinals and Broncos, a pair of teams who have a collective three wins entering Thursday's matchup at Arizona.
Denver has dropped four in a row since opening the season with a pair of narrow victories at home, but Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller all but guaranteed a win over the Cardinals. "I wouldn't say it's a must-win, we're going to kick their (butt), though," Miller told reporters Tuesday. "Make sure you put that up there. We're going to kick their (butt)." Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen, who supplanted Sam Bradford as the starter in Week 3, said their was no "sense of desperation" to win after his team's 1-5 start, but first-year coach Steve Wilks disagreed. "I would say all our jobs are in jeopardy, including mine, if we don't win," Wilks said.
TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network. LINE: Cardinals -1.5. O/U: 41.5
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-4): Denver has to tighten up against the run, ranking last in the league with an average of 161.3 yards permitted on the ground after allowing a 200-yard rusher for the second straight week in a 23-20 loss to the unbeaten Los Angeles Rams. The Broncos' pass rush did generate five sacks in the latest setback, including 3.0 by rookie linebacker Bradley Chubb. Case Keenum threw scoring passes to wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas on Sunday but still has more interceptions (8) than TDs (7) through the first six games. Rookie running backs Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman were held to a combined 40 yards on 13 carries last week.
ABOUT THE CARDINALS (1-5): Arizona ranks last in the league in total yards (220.5) and rushing (64.0) under offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, who was fired by the Broncos during the 2017 season following a six-game slide. Rosen did throw for a career-high 240 yards but failed to throw a touchdown pass in last week's 27-17 loss at Minnesota. Rosen connected with fellow rookie Christian Kirk six times for 77 yards against the Vikings, but running back David Johnson has surpassed 55 yards rushing just once in six games despite scoring six touchdowns. The offensive woes are magnified by a defense that ranks 31st against the run by surrendering an average of 151.2 yards.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Denver has won eight of the past nine meetings against the Cardinals.
2. Johnson has had at least 100 yards from scrimmage in nine of his last 11 at home, scoring 13 TDs in that span.
3. Miller has 8.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in his last six games versus NFC opponents.
PREDICTION: Broncos 23, Cardinals 20
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DENVER (2 - 4) at ARIZONA (1 - 5) - 10/18/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
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Trend Report
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Thursday. October 18
Denver Broncos
Denver is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Denver is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Denver
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ATS Trends
Denver
Broncos are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games.
Broncos are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Broncos are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Broncos are 5-15-2 ATS in their last 22 games on grass.
Broncos are 2-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Broncos are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Broncos are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games.
Broncos are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss.
Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Broncos are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Arizona
Cardinals are 3-0-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cardinals are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Cardinals are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Cardinals are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Cardinals are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.
Cardinals are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games in October.
Cardinals are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 7.
OU Trends
Denver
Under is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Broncos last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games overall.
Under is 9-3 in Broncos last 12 games in October.
Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Broncos last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Arizona
Under is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games in Week 7.
Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 games on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Cardinals last 26 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 games overall.
Head to Head
Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Broncos are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
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