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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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