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The 2024 NFL season is almost here, and the Arizona Cardinals' playoff chances in 2024 are relatively long at Arizona sportsbooks. 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: | 22.2% |
| 👎 Miss Playoffs: | 77.8% |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | 1.96% |
| ⭐ Win NFC West: | 6.25% |
| 🎉 Make NFC Wild Card: | 15.4% |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | September 12, 2024 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals have a 22.2% 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 +350 at DK.
| 👍 To Make Playoffs: | +350 |
| 👎 To Miss Playoffs: | -500 |
| 🔥 To Win NFC: | +5000 |
| ⭐ To Win NFC West: | +1500 |
| 🎉 To Make NFC Wild Card: | +550 |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | September 12, 2024 |
Who Do the Cardinals Play Next?
The Cardinals play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Both teams are 0-1, and Arizona is currently a slight favorite. Here are the Cardinals' next handful of opponents:
| Cardinals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Buffalo Bills | AZ +6.5, ML +245 | Cardinals lose 34-28 |
| Week 2 vs. Los Angeles Rams | AZ -1.5, ML -120 | TBD |
| Week 3 vs. Detroit Lions | AZ +4, ML +164 | TBD |
| Week 4 vs. Washington Commanders | AZ -2.5, ML -135 | TBD |
| Week 5 at San Francisco 49ers | AZ +9.5, ML +330 | 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. New Orleans Saints | 1-0 | NFC South |
| 2. Minnesota Vikings | 1-0 | NFC North |
| 3. Philadelphia Eagles | 1-0 | NFC East |
| 4. San Francisco 49ers | 1-0 | NFC West |
| NFC Wild Card | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1-0 | - |
| 6. Detroit Lions | 1-0 | - |
| 7. Dallas Cowboys | 1-0 | - |
| NFC In the Hunt | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 8. Chicago Bears | 1-0 | - |
| 9. Seattle Seahawks | 1-0 | - |
| 10. Los Angeles Rams | 0-1 | -1 |
| 11. New York Giants | 0-1 | -1 |
| 12. Carolina Panthers | 0-1 | -1 |
| 13. Green Bay Packers | 0-1 | -1 |
| 14. Atlanta Falcons | 0-1 | -1 |
| 15. Arizona Cardinals | 0-1 | -1 |
| 16. Washington Commanders | 0-1 | -1 |
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC West Divisional Race?
The Cardinals are tied for third place in the NFC West, but it's still very early in the season. Here are current standings:
- San Francisco 49ers 1-0
- Seattle Seahawks 1-0
- Los Angeles Rams 0-1
- Arizona Cardinals 0-1
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Race?
It's too early to have this discussion right now since only one game has been played. The Cardinals' main threats in the NFC are their divisional opponents, plus other competitive teams like Cowboys, Lions, Packers, Eagles and more.
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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. The season just started, so Arizona has just as good of a chance as any other team to make it.
Nope, nobody has clinched a playoff spot yet. Clinching happens in the second half of the NFL season.
The Cardinals' playoff chances are 22.2% right now based on implied probability from their current betting odds.
The Cardinals' odds to make the playoffs are +350 according to DraftKings. Other sportsbooks may differ slightly.
The Cardinals will need to put together an impressive 2024 season in order to make the playoffs over many other talented and competitive teams in the NFC.
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.
Author
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.
