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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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