Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 15 game?

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
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The Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions play Sunday in a Week 15 NFL game.

Which team will get the victory?

Check out these NFL Week 15 picks and predictions for the matchup, which can be seen at 11 a.m. MST time on Fox.

The Cardinals are a 13.5-point favorite.

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Pro Football Network: Cardinals 33, Lions 17

Ben Rolfe writes: "This screams of a trap game for the Cardinals. All the analysis and numbers will tell you they are the better team. However, they will be coming off an emotional Monday Night Football game and facing an opponent that is easy to overestimate. Don’t be surprised if this is close in the second half, but the Cardinals should pull away for a comfortable win."

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Sportsnaut: Cardinals 38, Rams 17

The site predicts that Arizona will rout Detroit in the Week 15 NFL matchup.

Draft Kings: Cardinals will cover in Week 15 game vs. Lions

Teddy Ricketson writes: "This is a big spread to cover, but the Cardinals seem to be the team to beat these days. They have yet to play as of this writing, but barring anything crazy happening they should be expected to roll next week. The Lions lost by 28 points this week and the Cardinals offense is much better than the Broncos. I think the Cardinals use this game to get a big lead and then get some practice in to get ready for their playoff push."

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Can Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions upset the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 15? Writers aren't counting on it.
Can Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions upset the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 15? Writers aren't counting on it.

SB Nation: Cardinals huge favorites over Lions in Week 15

Jeremy Reisman writes: "The spread isn’t all that surprising with a 1-11-1 Lions team facing a 10-2 Cardinals team, especially when the Lions are coming off a 28-point loss. However, it is worth noting that the Lions will have one distinct advantage this week: Arizona will be coming off of a short week. The Cardinals are in action on Monday night with a huge divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (+2.5)". Win and they clinch a playoff spot and also nearly guarantee winning the NFC West.

Sportsnaut: Cardinals 35, Lions 13

The site predicts that Arizona will have few difficulties with Detroit in the Week 15 NFL game.

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FiveThirtyEight.com: Cardinals have an 86% win probability

The site gives the Lions a 14% win probability in the NFL Week 15 game.

ESPN: Cardinals have an 81.9% chance to win

The site's Football Power Index gives the Lions an 18% chance to pick up the victory in the Week 15 NFL game.

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