Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for September 12, 2021

min read
BetMGM @BETMGM Oct 02, 2021, 2:03 AM

The Tennessee Titans (0-0) play the Arizona Cardinals (0-0) on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Nissan Stadium. The Titans are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3 points. An over/under of 51.5 points has been set for the outing. Click here to bet on Tennessee vs Arizona and other NFL games with BetMGM.

Where to watch

  • Game Day: Sunday, September 12, 2021
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Stadium: Nissan Stadium

Titans vs Cardinals Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Titans -3 -105 -115 51.5 -110 -110 -145 +120

Betting on the Titans

  • Tennessee won seven games against the spread last season, while failing to cover nine times.
  • The Titans had an ATS record of 4-5 when playing as at least 3-point favorites last season.
  • Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 12 times in Tennessee's games.
  • Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Titans' implied win probability is 59.2%.
  • The Titans were the moneyline favorite 11 total times last season. They finished 8-3 in those games.
  • Tennessee went 8-2 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter (80%).

Betting on the Cardinals

  • Arizona covered seven times in 16 games with a spread last year.
  • The Cardinals covered the spread twice when an underdog by 3 points or more last year (in four opportunities).
  • A total of five of Arizona's games last year went over the point total.
  • The Cardinals have a 45.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Last season, the Cardinals were the underdog six times and won three of those games.
  • Arizona had a record of 2-2 in games where bookmakers had them as underdogs of at least +120 on the moneyline.

Betting on the Total - What to Look For

  • Tennessee's 17 games last season went over this contest's total of 51.5 points 10 times.
  • Arizona played six games last season that finished with a combined score over 51.5 points.
  • These teams averaged a combined 56.3 points per game last season, 4.8 more points than this matchup's point total.
  • Combined, these teams surrendered 50.3 points per contest last year, 1.2 fewer points than the total for this game.
  • Titans matchups last season had an average total of 50.3, 1.2 fewer points than this game's over/under.
  • Cardinals contests last year had a 50.6-point average over/under, 0.9 fewer points than this game's total.

Titans Key Players

  • Ryan Tannehill recorded 3,819 passing yards (238.7 yards per game) with a 65.5% completion percentage last year (315-of-481), while throwing 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also added 266 rushing yards on 43 carries with seven touchdowns, averaging 16.6 yards per game.
  • A season ago, Derrick Henry churned out 2,027 rushing yards (126.7 yards per game) and scored 17 touchdowns.
  • A.J. Brown hauled in 70 passes for 1,075 yards last season with 11 touchdowns. He was targeted 106 times and averaged 67.2 yards per game.
  • Julio Jones also chipped in with 771 yards on 51 grabs and three touchdowns. He was targeted 68 times and averaged 48.2 receiving yards per game last year.
  • Josh Reynolds caught 52 passes on 81 targets for 618 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 38.6 yards per game last season.
  • Last season, Bud Dupree registered eight sacks, 11 TFL and 39 tackles.
  • Kevin Byard's 2020 campaign saw him total 143 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
  • Amani Hooker intercepted four passes while adding 67 tackles, one TFL, and eight passes defended a season ago.

Titans Injuries: Vic Beasley Jr.: Out (Knee), Adoree' Jackson: Out (Knee), Derick Roberson: Out (Knee), Jamil Douglas: Out (Hand), Darrynton Evans: Out (Hamstring), Corey Davis: Questionable (Hamstring)

Cardinals Key Players

  • Last year Kyler Murray totaled 3,971 passing yards (248.2 yards per game) while going 375-for-558 (67.2% completion percentage) and throwing 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He added 819 rushing yards on 133 carries with 11 touchdowns, averaging 51.2 yards per game.
  • Last season James Conner ran for 721 yards on 169 carries (45.1 ypg), with six rushing touchdowns.
  • Last season DeAndre Hopkins grabbed 115 passes (on 160 targets) for 1,407 yards (87.9 yards per game) with six touchdowns.
  • Christian Kirk added 48 catches for 621 yards and six touchdowns last year. He was targeted 79 times and averaged 38.8 receiving yards per game.
  • A.J. Green totaled 523 yards on 47 catches with two touchdowns in 2020, averaging 32.7 yards per game (on 104 targets).
  • Last season Dennis Gardeck totaled seven sacks, seven TFL and 18 tackles.
  • Jordan Hicks totaled 158 tackles, 11.5 TFL, and one interception over the course of his 2020 campaign.
  • Budda Baker picked off two passes and tacked on 146 tackles, 8.5 TFL, two sacks, and six passes defended last season.

Cardinals Injuries: Josh Jones: Out (Ankle)

This article powered by Data Skrive.

Actor Jamie Foxx on the Welcome Offer BetMGM's banner.
About the Author

BetMGM

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM editors and authors are sports experts with a wealth of knowledge of the sports industry at all levels. Their coverage includes sports news, previews and predictions, fun facts, and betting.

Our BetMGM editors and authors are sports experts with a wealth of knowledge of the sports industry at all levels. Their coverage includes sports news, previews and predictions, fun facts, and betting.