Cardinals Week 1 Outlook: Optimism vs Heavy Underdog Status
The betting market views the Cardinals as major underdogs, with the Chargers favored by 10.5 points at -550 moneyline and a 47-point total.
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The betting market views the Cardinals as major underdogs, with the Chargers favored by 10.5 points at -550 moneyline and a 47-point total.
Optimism...
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