Kyler Murray returns to quarterback the Arizona Cardinals as they look to turn around the franchise's recent NFL fortunes. With the addition of the greatest receiving prospect of this decade in Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals are looking to make some noise in a loaded NFC West. Let's dive into all the Arizona Cardinals season long betting odds and find some winners for the 2024 NFL season.
2024 Arizona Cardinals Super Bowl & NFC Odds
| Super Bowl Odds | NFC Championship Odds | NFC North Odds |
|---|---|---|
| +8000 | +3500 | +1300 |
Odds as of August 12
Call me crazy, but I really like the value on the Cardinals to win the NFC West at +1300! NFL history is rich with a multitude of worst to first teams as at least one team has gone from the cellar of their division to winning it in 18 of the last 20 NFL seasons. With Murray back and Harrison Jr. giving him a top receiving weapon, the Cardinals could be this season's surprise contender.
As their Super Bowl odds attest, the Cards are a longshot to win it all. They've never won the big game in their long and storied history, and I don't see that changing in 2024.
2024 Arizona Cardinals Win Total Odds
| 2024 Win Total | OVER | UNDER | 2023 Record SU | 2023 Record ATS | 2023 O/U Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | +124 | -152 | 4-13 | 9-8 | 10-7 |
Odds as of August 12
The Cardinals UNDER 7.5 win total is so juiced the only play is to bet the OVER at +124. After all, they were a positive team ATS last season, and they should be even better in 2024.
To be honest, I'm a big fan of this bet. With Murray healthy under center, he'll have perhaps his most talented group of offensive skill position players around him in 2024. On top of that, the Cardinals offensive line has been rebuilt and has to be considered a strength. Paris Johnson Jr. returns for his sophomore season, and General Manager Monti Ossenfort nabbed former first-round pick Jonah Williams to play right tackle. I'm also a big fan of rookie corner Max Melton who projects as a starter, and All-Pro Budda Baker still roams the deep hashes in Arizona.
Winnable games against the likes of the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots speckle the Cardinals schedule. Their OVER 7.5 wins is an excellent NFL futures value play.
2024 Arizona Cardinals Playoff Odds
| To Make Playoffs | To Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|
| +310 | -420 |
Odds as of August 12
At +310 to make the playoffs I like Arizona's odds. It's not often you see a four-win team bounce back to make the postseason the following year. But, we just saw the Houston Texans turn things around in 2023, win the AFC South and even a playoff game after winning just seven total games the previous two seasons.
Don't forget, a healthy Kyler Murray is a game-changer. His dual-threat ability, combined with Marvin Harrison Jr.'s playmaking skills, and the presence of promising tight end Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch gives the former Oklahoma star the best pass-catching unit of his career.
Another year of seasoning under head coach Jonathan Gannon should also improve the Cardinals defense, giving their team a real shot at the postseason for the first time since 2021.
2024 Arizona Cardinals NFL MVP Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | +5000 |
Odds as of August 12
At +5000 odds, Kyler Murray is worth a sprinkle to win NFL MVP. He's a longshot to win the award, but if the former first-overall pick can stay healthy and lead the Cardinals to a surprise playoff berth, his dual-threat ability and highlight-reel plays could put him into the NFL MVP conversation.
