{"id":1038,"date":"2008-09-07T00:05:33","date_gmt":"2008-09-07T05:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2023-02-07T07:01:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T15:01:19","slug":"wk1-cardinals-49ers-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/nfl\/wk1-cardinals-49ers-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals vs. 49ers NFL Week 1 Preview + Free Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>New Look 49ers Host Improved Warner-Led Cardinals<\/h2>\n<p>The Arizona Cardinals, (8-8 SU, 9-7 ATS, 11-5 O\/U) recorded a solid 8-8 record in 2007 in head coach Ken Whisenhunt\u2019s first season at the helm and now have the look of a team that is bent on reaching the postseason after years of wallowing in mediocrity. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals fell to the Denver Broncos in their final preseason game, losing 28-14 on Thursday but recorded a respectable 2-2 SU mark in the preseason, shutting out the Oakland Raiders 24-0 in Week Three and beating the Kansas City Chiefs 27-17 in their Week Two preseason matchup.<\/p>\n<p>While Arizona went just 8-8 straight up last season, the Cardinals did manage to pull off a winning wagering record last season for BetUS Sportsbook NFL bettors as they posted respectable ATS records, both at home, (5-3 ATS) and on the road, (4-4 ATS).<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals announced just last week that veteran signal caller Kurt Warner will start the regular season opener over former No. 10 overall draft pick Matt Leinart.<\/p>\n<p>The San Francisco 49ers, (5-11 SU, 5-11 ATS, 6-10 O\/U) will have a new look in 2008-09 with journeyman quarterback J.T. O\u2019Sullivan taking over as the starter for former 2004 No. 1 overall draft pick Alex Smith, who is quickly approaching \u2018all-time bust\u2019 status.<\/p>\n<p>Following a disappointing 5-11 season in 2007 under head coach Mike Nolan, the Niners \u2013 and Nolan \u2013 are getting one more opportunity to succeed as they are currently built.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><a href=\"http:\/\/www.betus.com\/ats\/11892\/mid\/2488\/radio\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a> Should the team not come up with at least an 8-8 record in 2008, I suspect Nolan will almost assuredly be given the hook by Niners\u2019 management.<\/p>\n<p>The 49ers fell to the San Diego Chargers 20-17 on Friday after winning each of their two previous preseason contests, 37-30 over the Chicago Bears and 34-6 over the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco went 5-11 in 2007, the team\u2019s third straight losing season under Nolan, posting an equally dismal 5-11 ATS record and 6-10 O\/U record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a look at some of the key trends for tonight\u2019s matchup, followed by my analysis and NFL Free Picks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September.<br \/>\nThe Cardinals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.<br \/>\nThe 49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 1.<br \/>\nThe 49ers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.<br \/>\nThe Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 vs. NFC West.<br \/>\nThe Under is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 vs. NFC West.<br \/>\nThe Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.<br \/>\nThe Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.<br \/>\nThe Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NFL Odds in BetUS Sportsbook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arizona Cardinals -2 \u00bd -110<br \/>\nSan Francisco 49ers + 2 \u00bd -110<\/p>\n<p>Over 41\u00bd -110<br \/>\nUnder 41\u00bd -110<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis: <\/strong>This game would have been a \u2018gimme\u2019 for the Cardinals were Alex Smith starting for 49ers, but with O\u2019Sullivan in charge, San Francisco actually looks competent on offense!<\/p>\n<p>Still, I\u2019m thinking the \u2018improved\u2019 Cardinals will find a way to win this game by a field goal despite being on the road in this matchup. Kurt Warner may not be very mobile anymore, but he can still read defenses expertly and make the correct decision with the ball when given time to throw. If the Niners can\u2019t pressure Warner, he\u2019ll pick their defense apart at some point.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>NFL Free Pick: Cardinals 28 49ers 21<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Info Plays Larry Cook is #2 Ranked NFL Handicapper on the Planet!  Look no further than Larry Cook to make your NFL Picks for you this weekend!  Mr. Cook releases an NFL Sunday 3-Pack to bring home the bacon on the pro gridiron once again!  His 10* NFL Week 1 MUTT OF THE YEAR leads the way!  You&#8217;ll also receive his 7* Cardinals\/49ers and 6* Jaguars\/Titans picks Sunday afternoon!  Just $24.95 earns you access GUARANTEED to CA$H!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/respsportscapping.php?schedule\/game_id,2024\/picks_type,paid\"><strong>Info Plays has a NFL 3-Pack GUARANTEED to CA$H! 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