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Green Bay has the cleaner profile on both sides of the ball. Last season, the Packers scored 23.0 points per game compared with Arizona’s 20.9, gained 332.6 yards per game to Arizona’s 325.8, and were far better in passing efficiency and defensive prevention. The Packers also posted a +1 turnover margin, while Arizona finished at -2, which matters in a game where short fields and extra possessions can decide the outcome. The market is pricing this like a near toss-up, but that looks slightly soft on the home team. Green Bay’s defense allowed 21.2 points per game and 311.8 yards per game, both better than Arizona’s 28.7 points allowed and 357.7 yards allowed. Add the home setting in preseason and the fact that Green Bay has been one of the stronger preseason home teams recently, and the Packers moneyline is the cleanest value side.
Green Bay brings the better statistical baseline into this game. The Packers averaged 23.0 points per game and 332.6 yards per game last season, with strong balance from 212.8 passing yards and 119.8 rushing yards per game. Defensively, they were much sturdier than Arizona, allowing only 21.2 points per game and 311.8 total yards per game, while also holding opponents to 194.1 passing yards per game. Arizona’s numbers point in the opposite direction. The Cardinals allowed 28.7 points per game and 357.7 yards per game, and their 5.6 yards allowed per play trails Green Bay’s 5.0. Arizona also generated fewer total points than Green Bay and finished with a negative turnover margin. In preseason settings, those gaps can be softened by rotations, but the Packers still have the more reliable statistical foundation.
Green Bay should have the edge at home in a preseason game that projects to be close but slightly controlled. The Packers own the better scoring profile, more efficient defense, and positive turnover margin, while Arizona allowed too many points and yards to trust as a road side. I project a Green Bay win by a field goal, 20-17, with the Packers moneyline offering the best betting value.
