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Lions vs. Cardinals prediction: NFL Week 5 picks, odds, bets

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Svoboda, D. (2026, October 11). Lions vs. Cardinals prediction: NFL Week 5 picks, odds, bets. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/betting/lions-vs-cardinals-prediction-nfl-week-5-picks-odds-bets/

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In Week 5 of the NFL season, the Detroit Lions will play against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have shown high-scoring games this season, with all four of the Lions' matches exceeding point totals due to their strong offense and weak defense. The Cardinals have also demonstrated scoring capabilities despite a three-game losing streak, allowing 31 to 36 points per game recently. The article predicts that both teams’ offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses will likely result in a high-scoring game, recommending betting on the over at 53.5 points.

Written by AI on 2026-10-11, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Detroit Lions will face the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 5 on Sunday. The Lions aim to improve their record after a tough start to the season, currently struggling with one of the league’s worst defenses. Detroit ranks last in opponent EPA per play and 29th in defensive success rate, allowing an NFL-worst 127 points. Despite this, they boast an explosive offense that ranks sixth in EPA per play and third in offensive success rate. The Cardinals have shown their ability to score against quality teams, putting up 30 points against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 and 24 points against the New York Giants last week. Given these factors, there is a high likelihood of a high-scoring game, with both sides expected to put up significant points despite their defensive struggles.

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Dylan Svoboda

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The Lions will look to get back above .500 after a shaky start to the season when they travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. asserted

they → look → afternoon

All four Lions games have gone over the points total this season, with their explosive offense repeatedly being forced to compensate for one of the league’s worst defenses. asserted

offense → go → defenses

They rank sixth in EPA per play and third in offensive success rate, but dead last in opponent EPA per play and 29th in defensive success rate, plus an NFL-worst 127 points allowed. asserted

They → rank → rate

The Cardinals have shown they can score against quality competition, putting up 30 points against the 49ers in Week 3 before scoring 24 against the Giants last weekend. asserted

they → show → Giants

The Lions’ secondary, in particular, has been atrocious, and quarterback Jacoby Brissett has continued to show he can get plenty of yards through the air, despite giving the ball away more than his coaches would like. asserted

coaches → continue → more

Their defense hasn’t offered much resistance, either, providing a tempting opportunity for Over bettors, despite this being one of the highest totals of the weekend. asserted

this → offer → weekend

Arizona has allowed 31, 36, and 36 points during its three-game losing streak. asserted

Arizona → allow → streak

The Lions should be able to handle their defensive unit, and its own defensive problems give the Cardinals a strong chance to contribute enough to push this game into the 50s. asserted

problems → handle → 50s

- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Even with a lofty number, neither defense has provided much reason to expect a sudden slowdown. asserted

defense → read → slowdown

The play: Over 53.5 (-110, DraftKings Sportsbook) Why Trust New York Post Betting Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. asserted

Svoboda → trust → sports

He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA. asserted

He → ’ → three

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