The Arizona Cardinals' playoff chances in 2024 are up and down at Arizona sportsbooks after a shaky start to the season. Below, you can find more details about Arizona's chances of making the postseason this year.
Current Arizona Cardinals Playoff Chances for 2024-25
👍 Playoff Chances: | 35.7% |
👎 Miss Playoffs: | 64.3% |
🔥 Win NFC: | 3.23% |
⭐ Win NFC West: | 23.8% |
✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | October 29, 2024 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals have a 35.7% chance to make the playoffs based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are used to calculate implied probability which is where our playoff chances come from.
Latest Cardinals Playoff Odds
The Cardinals' odds to make the playoffs are currently +180 at DK.
👍 To Make Playoffs: | +180 |
👎 To Miss Playoffs: | -220 |
🔥 To Win NFC: | +3000 |
⭐ To Win NFC West: | +320 |
✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | October 29, 2024 |
Who Do the Cardinals Play Next?
The Cardinals play the Chicago Bears in Week 9. Arizona is currently a slight underdog. Here is the Cardinals' schedule:
Cardinals Schedule | Line | Result |
---|---|---|
Week 1 at Buffalo Bills | AZ +6.5, ML +245 | Cardinals (0-1) lose 34-28 |
Week 2 vs. Los Angeles Rams | AZ -1.5, ML -120 | Cardinals (1-1) win 41-10 |
Week 3 vs. Detroit Lions | AZ +3, ML +124 | Cardinals (1-2) lose 20-13 |
Week 4 vs. Washington Commanders | AZ -3.5, ML -175 | Cardinals (1-3) lose 42-14 |
Week 5 at San Francisco 49ers | AZ +7, ML +275 | Cardinals (2-3) win 24-23 |
Week 6 at Green Bay Packers | AZ +5.5, ML +195 | Cardinals (2-4) lose 34-13 |
Week 7 vs. Los Angeles Chargers | AZ +1, ML -102 | Cardinals (3-4) win 17-15 |
Week 8 at Miami Dolphins | AZ +3.5, ML +150 | Cardinals (4-4) win 28-27 |
Week 9 vs. Chicago Bears | AZ +1, ML -110 | TBD |
Week 10 vs. New York Jets | AZ +3, ML +130 | TBD |
Week 11 BYE | - | - |
Week 12 at Seattle Seahawks | AZ +3, ML +130 | TBD |
Week 13 at Minnesota Vikings | AZ +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
Week 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks | AZ -1, ML -115 | TBD |
Week 15 vs. New England Patriots | AZ -3.5, ML -180 | TBD |
Week 16 at Carolina Panthers | AZ -1, ML -118 | TBD |
Week 17 at Los Angeles Rams | AZ +5, ML +185 | TBD |
Week 18 vs. San Francisco 49ers | AZ +5.5, ML +185 | TBD |
Who Should the Cardinals Root for and Against This Week?
Naturally, the Cardinals and their fans should root against their division rivals. That includes the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.
Cardinals Playoff Picture
NFC Division Leaders | Record | Division Leading |
1. Detroit Lions | 6-1 | NFC North |
2. Washington Commanders | 6-2 | NFC East |
3. Atlanta Falcons | 5-3 | NFC South |
4. Arizona Cardinals | 4-4 | NFC West |
NFC Wild Card | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
5. Green Bay Packers | 6-2 | +0.5 |
6. Minnesota Vikings | 5-2 | - |
7. Philadelphia Eagles | 5-2 | - |
NFC In the Hunt | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
8. Chicago Bears | 4-3 | -1 |
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4-4 | -1.5 |
10. San Francisco 49ers | 4-4 | -1.5 |
11. Seattle Seahawks | 4-4 | -1.5 |
12. Los Angeles Rams | 3-4 | -2 |
13. Dallas Cowboys | 3-4 | -2 |
14. New Orleans Saints | 2-6 | -3.5 |
15. New York Giants | 2-6 | -3.5 |
16. Carolina Panthers | 1-7 | -4.5 |
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC West Divisional Race?
The Cardinals are in first place in the NFC West. Here are current standings:
- Arizona Cardinals 4-4
- San Francisco 49ers 4-4
- Seattle Seahawks 4-4
- Los Angeles Rams 3-4
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Cardinals are currently leading the NFC West, so if they stay the course they'll end up with a top-four seed and a home game in the first week of the playoffs. The Cardinals' main threats in the NFC are their divisional opponents, plus other competitive teams like Cowboys, Lions, Packers, Eagles and more.
Notable Cardinals Matchups This Season:
Where to Bet on the Arizona Cardinals Making the Playoffs
When odds are available, you can head over to BetMGM AZ and other sportsbooks, like FanDuel, bet365, Caesars and more, to wager on other teams and other outcomes. Betting in Arizona is legal online and at retail locations for anyone over the age of 21.
Looking at the Cardinals Playoff History & Results
The Cardinals have had a bleak playoff history overall, participating in just 17 playoff games despite being the oldest professional football franchise in the U.S. The Cardinals are 7-10 in their playoff history and have never won a Super Bowl, though they did win a championship prior to the start of the Super Bowl era. The Cardinals' last playoff appearance came in 2021 and their last win in 2015.
Cardinals Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs
Yes, the Cardinals can make the playoffs. They currently lead the NFC West, and winning their division would guarantee a playoff spot.
Nope, nobody has clinched a playoff spot yet. Clinching happens in the second half of the NFL season.
The Cardinals' playoff chances are 35.7% right now based on implied probability from their current betting odds.
The Cardinals' odds to make the playoffs are +180 according to DraftKings. Other sportsbooks may differ slightly.
Right now the Cardinals lead the NFC West, so they'll just need to maintain first place in their division in order to make the playoffs in 2024.
The Cardinals last made the playoffs in 2021, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round.
The Cardinals' last postseason win was against the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 divisional round. Arizona went on to lose to the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship Game.
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetArizona.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.