Primetime Parlay: Saints vs. Cardinals Same Game Parlay Picks and Props
Throughout the 2022 NFL season, this article will use ScoresAndOdds’ ParlayIQ tool to examine building same game parlays across various sports betting sites for primetime NFL matchups. We will examine stats, roster news, trends, player props and betting odds across sportsbooks to pick the most profitable combination of outcomes for primetime games. Now let’s build our Saints vs. Cardinals same game parlay for Thursday Night Football.
Happy Thursday, Grinders! The sports menu is stockpiled with action as the NBA returned this week to join the autumn fun. The MLB playoffs are nearing an end as the NFL continues to draw eyeballs. For our primetime game, tonight, we are afforded a game between two teams playing below their preseason expectations. The Cardinals continue to underwhelm on offense while the Saints continue to struggle post-Sean Payton. Luckily, we get a dome game in primetime. Maybe we will see some points?
Let’s build a same parlay ticket on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Saints vs. Cardinals Same Game Parlay Preview
At the time of this writing, FanDuel lists the Cardinals as 2.5-point favorites at home. The implied game total rests at 43.5 with both sides getting the -110 tag. The spread opened at -2.5.
The number moved to -1.5 throughout the week before ballooning back to its current position. With 60% of the tickets and money on Arizona, per SAO, it is likely that the larger bets pushed the line back up after it dipped for a couple of days. The game total took a precipitous fall from 46 points after 80% of the money sided with the under throughout the week.
The Cardinals come into this game with a pile of injury news. Marquise Brown is out. Robbie Anderson moved to Arizona and should only see limited plays if he plays. James Conner is a GTD while Eno Benjamin should play. Justin Pugh is feared to have suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week’s loss. Matt Prater is questionable to play. DeAndre Hopkins will return from his suspension. He has been practicing and should take on a big role with Brown out.
For the Saints, Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Andrus Peat are out. Marshon Lattimore is again out after missing last week. Most current reports suggest that Andy Dalton will start for the Saints again.
We must check the injury report prior to kickoff for any last minute betting decisions. Phew, that was a lot. With both teams 2-4, tonight’s contest feels pivotal if either team wants to have hopes for a playoff run.
Saints vs. Cardinals Same Game Parlay Picks
Alvin Kamara Over 35.5 Receiving Yards
After reviewing the game lines, my gut wants to take the over on this game after it seeing a fall. Our ParlayIQ simulations agree with this sentiment. That said, with all of the injuries and the horrific inefficiency of the Cardinals’ offense, there exist many paths to a low-scoring game.
Instead, I am going to try and use ParlayIQ to identify player props that seem to fit that script but can still get there even if the game total doesn’t quite make the 44 requisite points. Alvin Kamara continues to be peppered with targets in the absence of Jarvis Landry and Michael Thomas. I see no reason for that to change.
With Andy Dalton at the helm (confirm before kickoff), short dumps to Alvin Kamara seem even more likely. In his last three starts, Kamara saw 7, 6, and 9 targets. Last week, Kamara secured six catches for only 25 yards. I don’t anticipate that type of reception volume is going to lead to such a low yardage total again.
If we believe Kamara will be targeted heavily, we should feel comfortable going over this yardage prop. I won’t be shocked to see Kamara exceed forty receiving yards. ParlayIQ wants this leg to have a -171 cost while FanDuel prices the over at -110. Good start.
A.J. Green Under 22.5 Receiving Yards
A.J. Green has not exceeded 20 receiving yards this season. Green continues to see a few targets per game but is no threat for a run after the catch. While the Cardinals lost Hollywood Brown this week, the addition of DeAndre Hopkins would seem to eat more into Green’s workload. Hopkins being extremely dynamic — capable of every route in the tree — is not going to make Kliff Kingsbury want to send A.J. Green on deep fly routes.
Despite the loss of Brown, I don’t see a change in Green’s role that would lead me to be interested in this over. That said, this number is so very low that a longer catch is always possible. Green feels more likely to draw a DPI on a deep route than actually securing a catch.
We will go with the under here. ParlayIQ agrees, recommending a preliminary price of +143 while FanDuel is already up to +236.
DeAndre Hopkins Over 62.5 Receiving Yards
A returning player is normally not expected to carry on a massive workload. However, we need to consider a couple of items.
First, Hopkins is not returning from injury. In fact, this might be the physically freshest Hopkins has been in quite some time. Secondly, given the loss of Marquise Brown, the Cardinals will need someone to step in to take on those 10+ targets. The Cardinals’ offense looks like it has missed Hopkins badly. Kyler Murray, often scrambling for his life, nary a receiver that can beat one-on-one coverage confidently. Hopkins is an alpha.
Without Marshon Lattimore, Hopkins could reemerge in a big way tonight and help the Arizona offense get back on track. I anticipate Hopkins sees a healthy share of targets and hops over this hurdle with ease. I will keep my eyes on all pre-game reports to find any indication that Hopkins would be limited. However, I anticipate this receiving prop will increase throughout the day.
Taysom Hill Touchdown
With this addition, we are chasing a big payout. I would completely understand you stopping with the first three legs. The price on FanDuel would be +550 while ParlayIQ recommends +300. That said, I treat these as fun, low-cost fun tickets to sweat. When one hits, I am looking for a bit of pop.
For that reason, I want to include Taysom Hill to score at +185. ParlayIQ isn’t going to go crazy about any touchdowns. However, Hill will never be scripted out of a football game for New Orleans. Never.
If Andy Dalton starts, the coaching staff would love nothing more than to put Hill in for a red zone package to give a two-headed rushing monster to deal with. Those playing Alvin Kamara in fantasy football don’t love it but Hill continues to vulture touchdowns. Taysom has 5 rushes inside the 20, equaling Alvin Kamara on the season. With 5 touchdowns, the Saints will continue to go back to this well.
NOS vs. ARI Same Game Parlay Odds
- Alvin Kamara Over 35.5 Receiving Yards
- A.J. Green Under 22.5 Receiving Yards
- DeAndre Hopkins Over 62.5 Receiving Yards
- Taysom Hill Anytime Touchdown
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ParlayIQ and its 4,889 simulations recommend the following price:
FanDuel Sportsbook, however, offers the price below:
The Taysom Hill touchdown serves to make one of the bigger numbers we have chased. Let’s hope lady luck is on our side as we look to catch up after several losing tickets. Good luck!
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Risk: 1/2 unit to win 8.40 units
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