We like the Detroit Lions to defeat the Arizona Cardinals for a number of reasons. Here are some of the most important ones:

1. We believe that the Lions are more talented on both sides of the ball. They are 5-1 ATS their last 6 as road favorites.

2. The Lions won the NFC North with a 12-5 record last year. Arizona was last in the NFL West with a 4-13 record.

3. Due to Arizona playing better than expected so far, we get the Lions at a lower line than we would have prior to the season.

4. The Lions lost last week. They were a perfect 5-0 both SU and ATS after a loss last season. All five wins were by 5 or more points and they came by an average of more than 13 points.

5. Arizona won last week. The Cardinals were 0-4 after a win last season. Three of the four losses came by 5 or more.

The Lions have thrived when off a loss and when in the role of road favorites. They will win and cover this small number.

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