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Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Los Angeles Rams (3-4) are on the road this week against the Dallas Cowboys (4-2), a marquee NFC matchup at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Cowboys odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, 24-17, after blowing a 4th-quarter lead at home. They have yet to win back-to-back games this season, missing that opportunity last week against Pittsburgh. The Rams are just 1-2 since WR Cooper Kupp returned from injury and they remain in 3rd place in the NFC West after 7 weeks.

The Cowboys were off for their bye last week, so they’re well-rested coming into this matchup. In their most recent game, they beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-17, at SoFi Stadium. Dallas ranks 5th in points scored and 4th in points allowed, but red zone struggles and penalties have been costly this season.

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Rams at Cowboys odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rams +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Cowboys -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +6.5 (-110) | Cowboys -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Cowboys key injuries

Rams

RT Rob Havenstein (calf) questionable
LB Ernest Jones (knee) probable

Cowboys

None

Rams at Cowboys picks and predictions

Prediction

Cowboys 24, Rams 20

Moneyline

The Cowboys are understandably big favorites in this one, coming off their bye against a Rams team that just lost to the Steelers to drop below .500. However, as impressive as Dallas has looked against teams like the New York Giants and New York Jets, it also played terribly against the Cardinals and 49ers.

At -275, it’s hard to feel confident taking that line against a resilient Rams team that has kept games close, for the most part, this season. PASS.

Against the spread

The Rams are 4-2-1 ATS in 2023, with their 2 losses coming against the Eagles and Steelers. They blew leads to both teams and collapsed in the 2nd half of each game, gaining just 20 net yards in the 4th quarter last week.

Though 3 of the Cowboys’ 4 wins were blowouts, this game doesn’t have the makings of a lopsided affair. The Rams play a conservative style of defense that tries to prevent big plays, and the offense has enough playmakers with Kupp and WR Puka Nacua to challenge the Cowboys secondary.

BET RAMS +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

With the Rams offense struggling, the total has only gone Over in 2 of their 7 games so far. Dallas’ inconsistency, as well as its lesser opponents, has caused the total to go Over in just half of its games (3 of 6).

With the way both teams are playing at the moment, each struggling in the red zone at times, LEAN UNDER 45.5 (-110) on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) are on the road against the Los Angeles Rams (3-3) Sunday. Kickoff at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Steelers vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Steelers were off in Week 6, which gave them some extra time to get healthy and to prepare for the Rams. WR Diontae Johnson is expected to return from injured reserve, but TE Pat Freiermuth is not likely to play after aggravating his hamstring injury. In their last game, the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in Week 5.

The Rams bounced back from a Week 5 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles by beating the Arizona Cardinals 26-9 last week. They improved to 3-3, but will be without RB Kyren Williams, who sprained his ankle in Week 6 and is expected to miss multiple games. WR Cooper Kupp is back like he never left, though; he had 100-plus yards in each of his 1st 2 games.

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Steelers at Rams odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:03 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Steelers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Rams -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +3 (-105) | Rams -3 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 44 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Steelers at Rams key injuries

Steelers

TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) out

Rams

LB Ernest Jones (knee) questionable
CB Derion Kendrick (personal) questionable
RB Kyren Williams (ankle) out

Steelers at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 23, Steelers 17

Moneyline

The Steelers are one of the worst offenses in football, ranking 30th in points per game (15.8) and yards per game (268.2) this season. Johnson’s return will help, but not enough to make a significant difference. The Rams, meanwhile, have been very efficient on offense and sustain drives thanks to their 9th-best 3rd-down conversion rate.

The Rams are rightfully favored in this game and even at -165 on the money line, they’re at least worth a bet, though the spread offers much better value, even only giving up 3 points. BET RAMS (-165) to win outright at home.

Against the spread

The Rams are 4-1-1 against the spread this season, with their only loss coming against the Eagles 2 weeks ago. The Steelers are a respectable 3-2, but they’ve been carried by their defense and they could have trouble matching up with the Rams’ weapons, which include Kupp and star rookie WR Puka Nacua.

BET RAMS -3 (-115) to cover the spread and win by at least 4 points on Sunday afternoon.

Over/Under

The Over is just 1-4 in 5 Steelers games this season. The Over is also only 2-4 in the Rams’ 6 games, evidence of just how well each defense is playing. The Rams have struggled to put together 4 good quarters in a single game, struggling in either the 1st half or 2nd half each week. The Steelers, meanwhile, have had as many games with more than 17 points (2) as they do games with fewer than 10 points scored (2).

BET UNDER 44 (-110) this weekend.

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Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals (1-4) and Los Angeles Rams (2-3) look to bounce back from Week 5 losses when they square off Sunday at SoFi Stadium. This rivalry game between NFC West foes is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals have dropped each of their last 2 games, losing to the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals by 19 and 14 points, respectively. They’re in last place in the NFC West at 1-4, 1 game behind the Rams, who are 2-3. QB Josh Dobbs continues to fill in for the injured Kyler Murray, while Arizona will also be without starting RB James Conner.

The Rams fell to the Philadelphia Eagles last week, 23-14, to drop their record below .500 for the 2nd time this season. They’re trying to avoid their second 2-game losing streak of the season, facing a Cardinals team that they’re 11-2 against since 2017.

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Cardinals at Rams odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Rams -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +7 (-115) | Rams -7 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Rams key injuries

Cardinals

WR Marquise Brown (illness) questionable
RB James Conner (knee) out
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) out

Rams

LB Ernest Jones (knee) questionable
DT Larrell Murchison (knee) questionable
OL Joe Noteboom (groin) questionable

Cardinals at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 27, Cardinals 17

Moneyline

This is the 1st time all season the Rams have been favored by more than 1 point, playing 4 of their first 5 games as underdogs to their opponents. This is a game they should win against a team that many thought would be the worst in the NFL before the season began.

However, it’s hard to feel confident enough in a Rams team that barely beat the Colts to bet them at -300 on the money line. PASS on the ML.

Against the spread

The Rams are 3-1-1 ATS this season, with their only loss coming last week against the Eagles in a 9-point defeat as 4-point underdogs. The Cardinals are a respectable 3-2 ATS and upset the Dallas Cowboys SU in Week 3, a 28-16 win, while also almost beating the Commanders and Giants in the first 2 weeks.

Arizona will be severely shorthanded without Conner, which is part of the reason the Rams look even more enticing at -7. BET RAMS -7 (-105) to cover the spread and win by at least 8 points at home, having gone 7-2-1 ATS against the Cardinals in the last 10 meetings.

Over/Under

The Over is 2-3 in the Rams’ 5 games this season but it’s 4-1 in the Cardinals’ contests thus far. Los Angeles’ offense has disappeared in the 2nd half of games this season, scoring only 1 touchdown in the 2nd half and overtime in the last 4 weeks.

Without Conner, the Cardinals’ scoring output should be lower, too. BET UNDER 47.5 (-110).

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Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles (4-0) will pay the Los Angeles Rams (2-2) a visit in Week 5 as they try to win their 5th straight game Sunday. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium will be at 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Eagles vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Eagles held off the Washington Commanders in Week 4, winning in overtime, 34-31, at home. They’re now 18-1 in their last 19 regular-season games started by QB Jalen Hurts, which dates back to last season.

The Rams lost 2 straight after beating the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, but they bounced back with a 29-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday – a game that also went into overtime. At 2-2, the Rams are 3rd in the NFC West, 1 game back of the Seahawks and 2 behind the San Francisco 49ers.

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Eagles at Rams odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Eagles -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Rams +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Eagles -4.5 (-105) | Rams +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Eagles at Rams key injuries

Eagles

DT Fletcher Cox (back) out
S Justin Evans (neck) probable
WR Quez Watkins (hamstring) available

Rams

LT Alaric Jackson (hamstring) questionable
WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) available
OL Joe Noteboom (groin) out
QB Matthew Stafford (hip) available
RB Kyren Williams (hip) available

Eagles at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

Eagles 24, Rams 21

Moneyline

The Eagles are a tough team to beat right now, as evidenced by their 4-0 record and 18-1 mark in Hurts’ last 19 starts. They have 1 of the best offensive lines in football, a quarterback who rarely turns the ball over, a running game that’s rolling and a defensive line that’s loaded with talent.

The Rams are playing much better than expected at the moment and should keep things close on Sunday, especially being at home. PASS on the money line and bet on the spread.

Against the spread

The Rams have started the season 3-0-1 against the spread in their first 4 games, a record that has been helped by a late cover against the 49ers and a backdoor push against the Bengals. However, aside from that sloppy Bengals game and the 2nd half against the Colts when Stafford was hobbled, the Rams have looked good.

There’s no reason to think they can’t keep this one close, especially with Kupp joining a receiving corps that has been carried by WR Puka Nacua in his absence. BET RAMS +4.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Chiefs-Vikings is the only game with a higher Over/Under than Rams-Eagles, which is set at 50.5 points. The Over is 3-1 in Eagles games this season and 2-2 in the Rams’ 4 games, but 50.5 points is, well, a lot.

The Eagles haven’t exactly faced a great defense – or high-end opponent in general, for that matter – and while the Rams aren’t exactly loaded on that side of the ball, they do have a game-changer in DT Aaron Donald.

BET UNDER 50.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Los Angeles Rams (1-2) will be on the road for the 2nd straight week as they face the Indianapolis Colts (2-1) Sunday afternoon. Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET (FOX) between these two cross-conference foes. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams have dropped 2 games in a row after beating the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, losing to the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals. It’s a short week for the Rams, too, after facing the Bengals on the road Monday night. Despite losing 2 straight, the Rams are still 2-0-1 against the spread this season thanks to a backdoor cover and push the last 2 weeks.

The Colts stumbled in Week 1, but they’ve bounced back with 2 straight wins over the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. QB Anthony Richardson missed the last game-and-a-half, but QB Gardner Minshew did a great job in his place, leading the Colts to back-to-back wins. Richardson is due back this week.

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Rams at Colts odds

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Moneyline (ML): Rams -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Colts -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +1 (-115) | Colts -1 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Colts key injuries

Rams

TE Tyler Higbee (Achilles) questionable
LT Alaric Jackson (hamstring) questionable
WR Puka Nacua (oblique) questionable
RG Joe Noteboom (knee) questionable

Colts

DT DeForest Buckner (groin) questionable
C Ryan Kelly (concussion) questionable
G Quenton Nelson (toe) questionable
QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) questionable

Rams at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 23, Colts 20

Moneyline

This game is essentially a pick ’em with both teams at -110 on the money line, and while the Rams are technically a slim underdog with the spread, I like them to win this game. The offensive line was a mess Monday night after Jackson got injured, and his replacement, LT Zach Thomas, was a turnstile for Bengals defenders.

I think Sean McVay will learn from his mistakes against Cincinnati and have more balance on offense, leaning more on the run rather than putting the ball in QB Matthew Stafford’s hands on nearly every play. BET RAMS (-110) to win outright on the road.

Against the spread

Getting 1 point in the NFL doesn’t mean a whole lot, and it’s probably not worth the extra juice to take the Rams +1 at (-115). If you’re confident in Los Angeles winning, simply take the Rams to win straight-up.

Over/Under

Coming off a Monday night road game, the Rams had to travel for this game again, flying from the West Coast to Indianapolis for an early 10 a.m. PT kickoff. It’s possible they’ll come out a little bit sluggish, and for the Colts, they could also start slow with Richardson kicking off some rust.

With both defenses playing relatively well and questions on the offensive side for each team, I like the UNDER 46 (-110).

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Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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To wrap up Week 3, the Los Angeles Rams (1-1) and Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) will play a Super Bowl LVI rematch in the 2nd game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. Kickoff will be at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams come into this game after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 and losing to the San Francisco 49ers 30-23. Despite being without WR Cooper Kupp, the Rams enter Week 3 with the 2nd-most yards in the NFL, including the 3rd-most passing yards.

The Bengals have lost their 1st 2 games. They were crushed by the Cleveland Browns 24-3 in Week 1 and then lost a close one to the Baltimore Ravens 27-24. QB Joe Burrow tweaked his calf again in Sunday’s loss to Baltimore, so he’s uncertain for Monday night.

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Rams at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 5:17 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rams +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Bengals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +1.5 (-105) | Bengals -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Bengals key injuries

Rams

CB Cobie Durant (groin) probable
WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out
WR Puka Nacua (oblique) probable
LT Joe Noteboom (shoulder) probable

Bengals

QB Joe Burrow (calf) questionable
DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) probable
S Nick Scott (concussion) questionable

Rams at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 23, Bengals 20

Moneyline

The Rams are underdogs in this one because of Burrow’s uncertain health, but even if he were guaranteed to be playing, I’d still like Los Angeles to pull off the upset. They’ve looked like the better team through two weeks, and that includes a defense that’s full of lesser-known players.

I would BET RAMS (+110) to win outright, but you might be able to get an even better number if Burrow is ruled available.

Against the spread

The Rams are 2-0 ATS, even if that includes a game where they only covered the spread because Sean McVay kicked a meaningless field goal with 4 seconds left against the 49ers. The point is, they’ve been competitive in both games thus far, coming as close to beating San Francisco as any of its 3 opponents this season.

You could double down and get some insurance by taking Rams +2.5, but I would just stick with the moneyline. Or, split the unit with half on the ML and half on the spread.

Over/Under

Even though Los Angeles doesn’t have many proven players on defense outside of Aaron Donald, it’s playing well on that side of the ball so far. The Bengals, on the other hand, have been abysmal on offense, scoring just 27 total points in 2 games with the fewest yards of any team in the NFL. BET UNDER 43.5 (-110), and that number could go up if Burrow plays.

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San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The San Francisco 49ers (1-0) and Los Angeles Rams (1-0) renew their rivalry Sunday in the first of two meetings this season. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 49ers vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The 49ers looked like one of the teams to beat this year in Week 1 as they crushed the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7 as 1-point favorites. San Francisco was carried on offense by RB Christian McCaffrey who put up 152 rushing yards and 1 TD on 22 carries while the defense swarmed Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, holding Pittsburgh to just 15 first downs — 3 of which came from penalties.

The Rams stunned a lot of people with a lopsided win of their own in Week 1, beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 as 4-point underdogs. Los Angeles held Seattle to just 12 total yards in the 2nd half while outscoring them 23-0 over the final 30 minutes. QB Matthew Stafford led the way with 334 yards passing, although he didn’t throw a touchdown pass in the victory.

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49ers at Rams odds

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Moneyline (ML): 49ers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Rams +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
Against the spread (ATS): 49ers -7.5 (-110) | Rams +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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49ers at Rams key injuries

49ers

LB Dre Greenlaw (groin) questionable
CB Samuel Womack (knee) questionable

Rams

WR Puka Nacua (oblique) questionable

49ers at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

49ers 27, Rams 21

Moneyline

This game got a lot more interesting after the Rams blew out the Seahawks in the opener. They came into the season looking like they would struggle mightily without the stars they dumped this offseason, but played much better than expected.

That being said, the 49ers (-350) should still win this game, as they have their last 8 regular-season matchups with the Rams. They have L.A.’s number and I expect that to continue, I’m just not betting the moneyline at -350 in a rivalry game.

PASS.

Against the spread

Everything points to the 49ers covering the spread in this one. They’re the better team, they’re healthier and they’re 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against the Rams. Yet, I find myself thinking the Rams will cover.

The offensive line is improved, the defense played better than expected and Nacua looks like the real deal as a 5th-round rookie (although his status for Sunday is unknown).

BET RAMS +7.5 (-110) to cover, but pass if this number gets down to 7.

Over/Under

The total went Under in the first game for both the Rams and 49ers this season and has cashed in 2 of the last 4 meetings between these teams.

However, the Rams’ defense isn’t as good as it seemed last week and the offense is still very capable of putting up points with Stafford, Nacua and a much-improved offensive line.

BET OVER 44.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks will kick off their seasons on Sunday with a Week 1 NFC West matchup at Lumen Field. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Seahawks odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams are coming off a dreadful 5-12 season after winning the Super Bowl 19 months ago, suffering through countless injuries and shuffling across their roster in 2022. They didn’t make many additions this offseason but they did lose several starters, including CB Jalen Ramsey, LB Bobby Wagner and LB Leonard Floyd.

The Seahawks had a surprisingly good 2022 campaign, going 9-8 with Geno Smith at quarterback in his first year with the team. Smith is back as the starter in 2023 and he’ll once again have WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett at his disposal, making this an offense that could be tough to defend.

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Rams at Seahawks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Rams +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Seahawks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +4.5 (-115) | Seahawks -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Seahawks key injuries

Rams

WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out

Seahawks

S Jamal Adams (knee) out
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) probable
CB Devon Witherspoon (hamstring) questionable

Rams at Seahawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 30, Rams 20

Moneyline

The Seahawks (-225) are kind of heavy home favorites but this is a risky matchup as is the case with any early-season divisional game. The Rams are expected to be one of the worst teams in football but they still have QB Matthew Stafford and DL Aaron Donald, two players who have proven they can get the job done.

The moneyline isn’t worth the risk for Seattle against a Sean McVay-led team that’s 5-1 in openers since 2017, so I’m going to PASS.

Against the spread

The Rams were swept by the Seahawks last season but they managed to keep both games close. I don’t think Sunday’s matchup will be as narrow with Kupp sidelined.

The Seahawks will take care of business at home against an inexperienced defense and an offense that’s missing its only true reliable weapon.

BET SEAHAWKS -4.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

I don’t expect this game to turn into a shootout because it is Week 1 and there’s some rust to knock off, but it’s hardly going to be a defensive slugfest. The Rams will struggle to stop Seattle’s offense, both through the air and on the ground, which will in turn force Stafford to throw it more often.

I like the OVER 46 (-110).

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Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Los Angeles Rams (0-2) and Denver Broncos (0-2) wrap up their preseason slate on Saturday night when they square off at Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Broncos odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams and Broncos each dropped their 1st 2 preseason games, and that’s with Denver playing a good portion of its starters thus far. The Rams have lost both games by a 34-17 score, so this team hasn’t exactly kept things close against the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.

The Broncos lost 2 tight games against the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers, each by just 1 point: 18-17 against Arizona and 21-20 against San Francisco.

Rams at Broncos odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:11 p.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Rams +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Broncos -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +5.5 (-110) | Broncos -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Broncos picks and predictions

Prediction

Broncos 17, Rams 13

Moneyline

The Rams have always had very little preseason success under Sean McVay, primarily because he doesn’t play his starters. And even though more starters have played for Los Angeles this summer than usual, the results have been the same: An 0-2 record.

Even if QB Russell Wilson and the Broncos’ other top players don’t suit up, I think this is a game they win. I just don’t like the line of -225 in a preseason game where we don’t know who will be playing. PASS.

Against the spread

The Rams haven’t kept things very close through 2 preseason games, but Denver has and now the Broncos are less likely to play their starters. That evens the playing field a bit and gives the Rams a shot to compete.

I think Los Angeles will keep this competitive throughout in what should be a low-scoring game. BET RAMS +5.5 (-110) to cover on the road.

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Over/Under

The total went Over in each of the Rams’ 2 preseason games, but that was because Los Angeles’ defense was atrocious. It should improve this week against a weaker Broncos offense, which scored 17 and 20 points in the first 2 games.

Bet UNDER 36.5 (-110).

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Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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In the 2nd week of the preseason, the Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) will be in Inglewood, Calif., to take on the Los Angeles Rams (0-1). Kickoff from SoFi Stadium will be at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s (OR FanDuel Sportsbook’s) lines around the Raiders vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Raiders steamrolled the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 in their preseason opener, thanks to a strong performance by rookie QB Aidan O’Connell. He outplayed QB Trey Lance, throwing for 141 yards and a TD on 18 attempts. RB Zamir White led the team with 43 yards rushing and a TD.

The Rams were crushed 34-17 by the Los Angeles Chargers in their first preseason game at SoFi Stadium. Rookie QB Stetson Bennett played most of the game, throwing for 191 yards and a TD with no turnovers – a good start by the former 2-time national champion at Georgia.

Raiders at Rams odds

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Moneyline (ML): Raiders -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Rams +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Raiders -3.5 (-110) | Rams +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raiders at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

Raiders 24, Rams 17

Moneyline

The Rams aren’t going to play many of their starters – certainly not their top guys like WR Cooper Kupp, DT Aaron Donald or QB Matthew Stafford. On paper, the Raiders’ backups are better than the Rams’, who currently have the most rookies of any team in the NFL (36).

I don’t think I’ll ever be willing to lay a bet on a team at -175 in the preseason, but I like the Raiders to win. I would just PASS on the ML.

Against the spread

The Raiders looked really good in the preseason opener, particularly the play of O’Connell. He could get most of the snaps again this week, which could give Las Vegas the edge on offense against an inexperienced and underwhelming Rams defense.

After seeing the way the Raiders played on offense last week, I’m willing to lay the points. BET RAIDERS -3.5 (-110) to cover.

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Over/Under

The total went Over in both the Rams’ and Raiders’ first preseason game, with 1 team in each contest putting up 34 points. Though the Raiders’ defense was impressive against the 49ers, especially given the quarterbacks San Francisco sent out, there could be a regression this week.

And the Rams defense could struggle against O’Connell if he plays the way he did last week. BET OVER 39.5 (-110).

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