Chiefs vs. Cardinals 2021 NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds and Preview

By Carlos Chacon • August 18, 2021

In Week 2 of the NFL preseason, we get to witness the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The two teams have a win each in their opening games. Andy Reid and the Chiefs took on the San Francisco 49ers in their first preseason contest and claimed the 19-16 victory, while Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals finished with the same results against the Cowboys 19 to 16. Both teams now have good momentum coming into the game, and we anticipate a heated contest to happen between the Chiefs and the Cardinals come Friday night.

As the teams begin to brew another great NFL weekend for us, NitroBetting makes sure that you are on the right track with your picks. That being said, we put together a Chiefs vs. Cardinals preview that brings light to the event’s important details, NFL betting odds, betting trends, and our very own betting predictions all at your fingertips. Don’t forget to check out the latest 2021 NFL Preseason odds at out online Bitcoin sportsbook.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals Game Information

We have one preseason game under our belts, but we're still putting in work at #ChiefsCamp. Catch up on today's practice ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/BssjiKScDZ
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 17, 2021

When: Friday, August 20, 2021, 8:00 PM ET
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
TV: CBS, Fox, NBC
Radio: 106.5 The Wolf (Chiefs) / 98.7 FM (Cardinals)
Live Stream:NFL Game Pass
NFL Odds: Kansas City Chiefs (-133) / Arizona Cardinals (+116)

Why Bet on the Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City finished an incredible run in 20200, closing the season with a 14-2 record and claiming the top spot in the AFC West. The Chiefs sent the Browns home in the Divisional playoffs, and the Bills in the AFC Championship before an unsuccessful attempt at winning the Super Bowl, losing to the Buccaneers 31-9. This time around, the team gets a fresh start, and there’s no better place to get the energy flowing other than the NFL preseason.

In their opening preseason game, the Chiefs edged the San Francisco 49ers in a close 19-16 victory, and that’s without Patrick Mahomes going full throttle. The 25-year-old quarterback ended his night with four passing yards on 1-of-2 completions. It was Anthony Gourdon who took on most of the quarterback duties for the team, listing down 79 passing yards on 11-of-17 completions.

On defense, the Chiefs’ pass rush was on point with five sacks that produced 39 lost yards for the 49ers. Chris Jones added one to the list after taking down Trey Lance. Ultimately, Kansas City’s defense should be eager to take on Arizona’s pass protection that permitted four sacks in their opening game.

Why Bet on the Arizona Cardinals?

On the Cardinals’ end, they finished 8-8 last season, which is a huge improvement compared to their 5-10 -1 record in 2019. They were able to finish third in the NFC West but failed to qualify for the playoffs. Now that the team has a clean slate and a good start last week, the team looks forward to taking on one of the most menacing teams in the league.

Despite not playing DeAndre Hopkins, Kyler Murray, and AJ Green, the Cardinals managed to plow through the Cowboys. Quarterback Chris Streveler guided his team with precise passing, as he had 107 passing yards on 12-of-24 completions and 55 rushing yards on 10 carries. We saw how productive the team is on the ground after finishing the game with 168 rushing yards and a touchdown on 31 rushing attempts.

Defensively, first-round pick linebacker Zaven Collins is anticipated to impose his presence once again. The rookie ended his last game with two tackles, including a crucial one on Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in the first quarter. He provides the team with a more composed aura that helps set the tone for the defense.

Chiefs vs. Cardinals Betting Trends

The Chiefs are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
The Chiefs are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games.
The totals have gone under in 3 of the Chiefs’ last 5 games.
The Cardinals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
The Cardinals are 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 games.
The totals have gone over in 2 of the Cardinals’ last 5 games.

Chiefs vs. Cardinals Expert Betting Predictions

It’s the preseason and predictions can be tricky at this time of the calendar. Nevertheless, the more consistent Kansas City Chiefs take the upper hand in this game. We are likely to see more prominent players out on the field this week, and Andy Reid boasts plenty of depth coming into the contest. Nevertheless, the Cardinals did a decent job producing a win in their first game. Despite being a little shaky on the offensive side, there’s a good chance that this team can cover the spread.

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