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Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans odds, picks and predictions

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

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After holding a joint practice Thursday, the Los Angeles Rams (2-0) and Houston Texans (2-1) will square off in the final week of the preseason Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Texans odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After winning just 1 preseason game the last 3 years, the Rams started 2-0 this year thanks to narrow victories over the Dallas Cowboys (13-12) and Los Angeles Chargers (13-9). QB Stetson Bennett threw game-winning touchdowns in each contest — including one with 4 seconds left vs. Dallas — to lead the Rams from behind both times. The Rams haven’t played any starters in the preseason and that’s going to be the case Saturday.

The Texans, who lost the Hall of Fame Game to the Chicago Bears 21-17, responded with wins over the Pittsburgh Steelers (20-12) and New York Giants (28-10) by a combined 26 points. QB C.J. Stroud has played sparingly thus far, attempting only 14 passes in 2 games — he didn’t play against the Bears.

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Rams at Texans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rams +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Texans -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +3.5 (-110) | Texans -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 34 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Texans picks and predictions

Prediction

Texans 20, Rams 13

Moneyline

Betting any favorite in the preseason on the money line is risky business, especially at a line of -200 for Houston. The Texans take the preseason more serious than the Rams, but it’s still not worth taking them at the -210 price. PASS.

Against the spread

The Rams are 2-0 straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) this preseason, but their magic could run out Saturday. The wins came on a last-second TD passes, a 4th-down against the Cowboys and a 47-yarder with 9:48 to go in the 4th quarter last week. Without those 2 plays, they’re 0-2.

The Texans have an edge at quarterback with QBs Davis Mills and Case Keenum compared to Bennett. Plus, with this being the final preseason game, the Rams could play it even safer with their primary backups, particularly on the offensive line. BET TEXANS -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in each of the Rams’ 2 preseason games with combined scores of 25 and 22. The Texans’ 3 games have averaged 39.3 total points, so that’s slightly above the listed number of 33.5. However, the Under has been the better bet this summer accross the league.

BET UNDER 34 (-110).

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Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Rams (6-1) will be on the road this weekend, visiting the Houston Texans (1-6). They’re seeking their fourth straight win, while Houston is seeking its first victory since beating the Jaguars in Week 1. Kickoff from NRG Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Below, we look at the Rams vs. Texans odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Rams are coming off a 28-19 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 7, sneaking by a winless team with a victory that was much closer than the score indicates.

QB Matthew Stafford continues to play at an MVP-type level, and the defense hasn’t allowed more than 19 points in any of its last three games. With a win, the Rams will tie the Cardinals for first place in the NFC West.

The Texans haven’t won since Week 1 against the Jaguars and the offense is a big reason for that. Houston has scored only 39 total points in its last five games, all of which were started by QB Davis Mills. He’ll get the start again on Sunday as QB Tyrod Taylor continues to recover from his hamstring injury.

Rams at Texans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:53 p.m. ET.

Money line: Rams -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100) | Texans +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams -16.5 (-108) | Texans +16.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Rams at Texans key injuries

Rams

LT Andrew Whitworth (knee) out
NT Sebastian Joseph-Day (chest) out
CB Robert Rochell (knee) questionable
CB Jalen Ramsey (illness) questionable
S Jordan Fuller (knee) questionable

Texans

LB Christian Kirksey (thumb) questionable
TE Pharaoh Brown (thigh) questionable
C Justin Britt (knee) questionable

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Rams at Texans odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rams 31, Texans 10

Money line

This is the third straight week of fairly easy games for the Rams after beating the Giants and Lions in the last two weeks. The Texans might be the worst of the bunch, especially with Davis Mills getting the start again.

This is a game that shouldn’t be close and I don’t expect it to be. The RAMS (-1600) will win this one easily, just don’t make it a big wager because there isn’t much value.

Against the spread

The Rams were given a scare by the Lions last week, with Detroit having a chance to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. The Rams ultimately survived but it was too close for comfort.

The Texans aren’t as good as the Lions and I believe after Sunday’s scare against Detroit, the Rams will be more focused this weekend.

I like the RAMS -16.5 (-108) to cover the spread and win comfortably.

Over/Under

The Texans have scored 39 total points in their last five games, including four games with fewer than 10 points. This isn’t an offense that is going to score many points, and they’re now without RB Mark Ingram after trading him to New Orleans.

Bet the UNDER 46.5 (-103) on Sunday.

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Underdog Corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions for Week 8

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 8, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

Forgive the Halloween pun, but it’s scary how well things have gone here in Underdog Corner this season.
Week 7 featured our sixth winning week and third 3-0 card of the season as the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts won outright Sunday, and the Seattle Seahawks covered at home Monday night. That brings our season against-the-spread record to 16-5 with 13 of those underdog selections winning outright.
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NFL underdog predictions: Week 8

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Detroit Lions +3.5 (-112) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The 0-7 Lions are the only team still searching for its first win, but coach Dan Campbell’s crew has certainly been feisty, posting a 4-3 ATS record so far.

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, meanwhile, have been less than inspiring at 2-5 overall and 3-4 ATS, and this is a prime opportunity for the Lions to break into the win column.

But even if it’s yet another heartbreaker for Detroit via a last-second field goal, we’ll still be good getting the 3.5 points.

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Houston Texans +14.5 (-115) vs. Los Angeles Rams

So why would we side with a 1-6 team that has dropped six straight and averaged a league-worst 7.8 points per game over its last five outings?

It’s certainly far from comfortable with the opponent being the 6-1 Rams and NFL double-digit favorites also having covered at an 8-3 clip so far this season.

However, veteran QB Tyrod Taylor should be back for the Texans this week, sending overmatched rookie Davis Mills back to the bench, and that should be enough for Houston to get its third cover in four home games with the two-TD-plus cushion.

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New Orleans Saints +5.5 (-108) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

We went against the Saints this past Monday night, and while they still prevailed 13-10 in Seattle, they didn’t get the cover as you could almost sense they were looking past Geno Smith and the slumping Seahawks and ahead to Sunday’s Big Easy visit from Tom Brady and the defending world champs.

The Saints did sweep the regular-season series last season, posting 34-23 and 38-3 wins, but the Bucs took full advantage of four New Orleans turnovers in the divisional-round playoff rubber match to advance with a 30-20 road win.

If Jameis Winston and Co. can avoid those costly mistakes Sunday, they’ll have a decent shot at upsetting the 6-1 Bucs, who have struggled at times defensively and are actually below .500 (3-4) ATS.

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