A cross-conference battle on Monday Night Football features the Arizona Cardinals (4-8) hosting the New England Patriots (6-6). Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. New England is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Cardinals vs. Patriots odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is 43.5. Before locking in any Patriots vs. Cardinals picks or any other NFL predictions, you NEED to see which side Tom Fornell is on.

A CBS Sports writer since 2010, Fornelli has crushed his Arizona selections, going 9-2 on his last 11 NFL picks on game involving the Cardinals, returning $676 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed him has seen HUGE returns.

Now, he's turned his attention to MNF and locked in his top Cardinals vs. Patriots picks.

Fornelli knows Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray is a dynamic and explosive playmaker. The Oklahoma product is quick and able to make plays with his legs. The 25-year-old has tossed at least two touchdowns in three straight games. Last week, he threw for 191 yards and two scores.

Fornelli also knows New England pass-rusher Matthew Judon is a game-wrecker off the edge. Judon is explosive off the snap and has strong instincts in the run game. The three-time Pro Bowler has recorded 46 total tackles with a team-high 11 TFLs. He's also second in the NFL in sacks (12).

Now, Fornelli has locked in another confident against the spread pick for Patriots vs. Cardinals on Monday Night Football. We can tell you he's leaning Under the total, and he knows a crucial X-factor makes one side of the spread a MUST-BACK! You ABSOLUTELY need to see what it is before locking in any picks of your own.

So who wins Cardinals vs. Patriots on Monday Night Football? And what crucial x-factor makes one side a must-back? Join SportsLine now to find out, all from the expert who is an outstanding 9-2 on picks involving Arizona!