Cardinals vs. Titans Prediction, Odds, Spread and Over/Under for NFL Preseason Week 3 (It's Malik Willis Season)

Malik Willis is proving his unique skillset can translate to the NFL
Malik Willis is proving his unique skillset can translate to the NFL / Andrew Nelles / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Might we have a quarterback controversy brewing in Tennessee soon? After Malik Willis looked impressive for the second straight week, adding an elusive rushing dimension lacking from Titans' starter Ryan Tannehill, Titans' fans may start clamoring for the rookie if he puts up another impressive performance this week against the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona is no stranger to dual-threat quarterbacks, though star Kyler Murray still hasn't played in the preseason. Trace McSorley struggled in Murray's stead, completing just 18/34 passes with two interceptions in the loss to Baltimore.

Can the Cardinals turn things around or will the Titans' pull off another victory behind Willis and a strong defense?

Let's check out the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook to help find out:

Cardinals vs Titans Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

  • Cardinals +3 (-110)
  • Titans -3 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Cardinals: +135
  • Titans: -155

Total:

  • 36.0 (Over -110/Under -110)

Cardinals vs Titans Betting Trends

Cardinals

  • 2-5 ATS last seven preseason games
  • UNDER is 8-3 last 11 preseason games
  • 1-3 ATS last four preseason games as underdogs

Titans

  • 4-1-1 ATS last six preseason games
  • OVER is 3-1 last four preseason games
  • 1-5 ATS last six preseason games as favorites

Cardinals vs Titans Prediction and Pick

I can't get enough of Malik Willis. Sure, he has flaws, but I'd like to choose to ignore every single one and instead focus on his strengths.

His unique skillset increases the rest of the offense's margin of error. Is the offensive line struggling? Willis can maneuver the pocket and make lemonade out of lemons. Are your receivers dropping passes? No sweat, Willis can just run for yards instead. Do your running backs need more room to operate? Easy, Willis can drop a long bomb over the defense to take defenders out of the box.

Seriously, having a quarterback with this skillset is a cheat code. Just ask Baltimore. Willis is obviously not on Lamar Jackson's level, but with the proper development he is absolutely a starting quarterback in the NFL.

I'm sipping all of the Willis Kool-Aid and expect another excellent game from the Titans' rookie. Give me Tennessee to cover the spread and improve to 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven preseason games.

Pick: Titans -3 (-110)


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