Kyler Murray Trade Rumors Affect Cardinals Betting Odds

• Kyler Murray reportedly will not play with the Arizona Cardinals without a contract in place.
• The Arizona Cardinals have +3500 odds to win the Super Bowl.
• The Cardinals’ win total is set at 9 wins with -120 odds on the over.

PHOENIX – Some heated rumors between the Arizona Cardinals and their superstar QB1, Kyler Murray have come to life as Murray is unhappy that he does not have a contract extension in place.

With the tension between the two rising, it has been reported that Murray will not play for the Cardinals unless he gets an extension.

Kyler Murray is not expected to play unless he gets a new contract with the Cardinals, per @tompelissero pic.twitter.com/SRDhzh6JVG

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 14, 2022

With Murray’s status now in jeopardy for the season, it puts plenty of the Arizona Cardinals odds in question as they could potentially shift in the wrong direction. Especially if the standoff between the two sides leads to a trade.

Cardinals Odds Breakdown

Kyler Murray has been a big part of the Cardinals’ recent success which has led them to an 11-6 record last season. He was in the top half of the league in passing yards (3,787) and passing touchdowns (24).

If Murray were to be traded to another team due to contract talks not only will the Cardinals Super Bowl 57 odds see a major shift, but so will the rest of their season odds.

Right now could be the best time to bet against the Cardinals for their win total and odds to make the playoffs as both offer plus money. There are -110 odds on the Cardinals to stay under 9 for a $90 payout on a $100 bet and +100 odds for them to miss the playoffs to win an even $100 on that same bet.

Potential Landing Spots

If Murray’s talks with the Cardinals do not turn out to be a positive one, different teams are sure to be in the mix to obtain his services. Three teams that should have an eye kept on them at all times are the Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, and New Orleans Saints.

Both the Panthers and Dolphins could be interesting teams as they were both in the mix for Deshaun Watson before he was traded to the Cleveland Browns. If the opportunity presented itself though for either of these teams to make a move, they would run with it.

As for the Saints, they have been content with Jameis Winston under center, but he clearly is not the guy that would take them over the top like Murray would.

Evan Thornton