The Arizona Cardinals righted the ship in the suburbs of Dallas on Sunday, earning a much-needed win over the Cowboys.
The 25-22 victory bolstered the Cardinals’ Super Bowl odds across the board after weeks of decline brought on by a three-game losing streak.
The Cardinals find themselves back inside the top 10 on Super Bowl odds boards at eight different Arizona betting apps heading into the team’s final regular season game against Seattle on Sunday.
Arizona and Seattle kick off at 2:25 p.m. Arizona time on FOX.
Cardinals’ Super Bowl Odds Improve Entering Week 18
The Cardinals’ Super Bowl odds shot upwards in the immediate aftermath of their win over the previously 11-4 Cowboys.
Oddsmakers at BetMGM Arizona bumped the Cardinals from +2000 to win Super Bowl LVI to +1800, which moved them from ninth in the NFL to eighth.
At Caesars Sportsbook Arizona, the Cardinals went from +2500 (10th overall) to +1800 (tied with the New England Patriots for eighth) to win Super Bowl LVI.
DraftKings Sportsbook Arizona moved the Cardinals’ Super Bowl odds from +2200 (11th overall) to +2000 (tied for 10th in the NFL).
The oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona, meanwhile, boosted the Cardinals from +2000 (10th overall) to +1700 (tied for eighth) after Sunday’s victory.
Arizona Large Favorites Over Seattle
Arizona sportsbooks have the Cardinals as a sizable favorite against Seattle on Sunday.
At BetMGM Arizona, the Cardinals are -6.5 (-110) with a -275 moneyline.
DraftKings Sportsbook Arizona lists the home side as seven-point favorites (-105), with a -280 moneyline.
Finally, the oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona have the Cardinals as a 6.5-point favorite (-114) on Sunday to go with a -290 moneyline.
The over/under is 48 (-110) total points on DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona, with BetMGM Arizona listing the game at 47.5 (-110).
How Arizona Beat Dallas on Sunday
The Cardinals snapped their three-game losing streak against the Cowboys, thanks in large part to the play of third-year quarterback Kyler Murray.
Murray, who has battled injuries all year, threw for 263 yards and a pair of touchdowns to Antoine Wesley. Arizona outgained Dallas 399-301, and managed to avoid committing any turnovers.
The Cardinals also benefitted from the steely right foot of veteran kicker Matt Prater, who connected on four field goals — from 24, 53, 26, and 38 yards.
Murray, who is from the Dallas area, told reporters AT&T Stadium is like a home away from home for him.
"Coming home, I can't lose coming home," Murray said. "That's just how I feel. I'm not worried about two weeks from now. We got Seahawks next week, divisional game at home. The guys will come ready to play."
Murray is now 9-0 at the stadium, including three Texas high school state championship games, a Big 12 Championship with the Oklahoma Sooners, and a pair of wins with the Cardinals.
Sunday’s 25-22 win follows last year’s 38-10 shellacking of the Cowboys that Murray took part in, giving the QB further bragging rights deep in the heart of Texas.
Cardinals’ NFL Playoff Seed Entering Week 18
The Cardinals are currently the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs, trailing the L.A. Rams by a game in the NFC West chase.
Arizona can clinch the NFC West title with a win over Seattle and a Rams loss to San Francisco on Sunday.
A win for the Rams would clinch the division, forcing the Cardinals to either play the Cowboys or Tampa Bay in the NFC Wild Card round.
Regardless of Sunday’s result against the Seahawks, the Cardinals have clinched their first playoff berth since 2015, giving Arizona fans reason to celebrate as the team enters its final regular season contest Sunday.
