Cardinals vs. Chargers: NFL Week 1 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Cardinals vs. Chargers prediction for Sunday, September 13, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our NFL machine learning models.
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26
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SoFi Stadium
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SoFi Stadium
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Cardinals
    >99%
  • Chargers
    <1%
Win Probability
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7 6 3 10 26
Chargers
7 0 7 0 14
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Cardinals
4th and 13 at the LAC 47
Last Play
J.Brissett kneels at the LAC 47.

Cardinals vs. Chargers: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: NFL Week 1

  • Teams: Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Chargers
  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Time: 4:25PM ET
  • Venue: SoFi Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Cardinals (+8.5, +100), Chargers (-8.5, -102)
  • Moneyline: Cardinals +426, Chargers -441
  • Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points (-108/+104)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Cardinals: 22.7%
  • Chargers: 77.3%

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 Cardinals 18-27 Chargers.

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 Cardinals a win probability of 22.7%, while the Chargers have a win probability of 77.3%.

Summary

The Cardinals face off against the Chargers in the NFL at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

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