← All NFL picks for Sunday, December 22, 2024

Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers

Sunday, December 22, 2024 — NFL Prediction & Pick

Our model leans Arizona Cardinals
moderate lean

The model leans Arizona Cardinals primarily because of advantages in Market line. The projected margin is ARI by 3.5 points. That lean is driven mainly by market line. Context pulls the other way.

Tracked inputs were split fairly evenly between the two sides.

The model's lean lines up with that edge count. The score model and the raw stat comparison point the same way.

Matchup Breakdown

Market line — leans Arizona Cardinals

Market line is a large contribution and supports ARI by about 4.1 points of margin. The market spread feature is +5.5.

Context — leans Carolina Panthers

Context pulls the other way and favors CAR by about 0.6 points of margin.

Betting Lines

Carolina Panthers +5.5 (Pinnacle) | O/U 47.0 (Matchbook)

Final Score

Arizona Cardinals 30, Carolina Panthers 36 — Carolina Panthers win — Model pick was incorrect

This analysis is generated by a statistical model and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial or betting advice. Past model performance does not guarantee future results. Please gamble responsibly.