Lions vs. Cardinals: NFL Week 5 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Lions vs. Cardinals prediction for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our NFL machine learning models.
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Predicted score
28
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20
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Spread

Lions -8.0
Spread
  • Lions
    51.8%
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  • Cardinals
    48.2%
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Lions vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: NFL Week 5

  • Teams: Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals
  • Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
  • Time: 4:25PM ET
  • Venue: State Farm Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Lions (-8, -115), Cardinals (+8, -115)
  • Moneyline: Lions -395, Cardinals +310
  • Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points (-110/-110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Lions: 76.0%
  • Cardinals: 24.0%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each NFL matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this NFL matchup is Lions 28-19 Cardinals.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Lions a win probability of 76.0%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 24.0%.

Summary

The Lions face off against the Cardinals in the NFL at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Our Lions vs. Cardinals predictions, built on real-time data and matchup-specific modeling, help guide your decisions.. Remember to bet responsibly and within your financial limits.

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