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Rams vs Cardinals Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 2

ByUSA Wager

The over/under line is set at 49.5 points for the week two matchup between the Rams and Cardinals. The game, which kicks off at 4:05 ET, is being televised by FOX. The Cardinals are the slight favorite at -121 on the money line, and they are -1 point favorites on the point spread. The Rams are the underdog with a money line of -101.

Prediction at a Glance for Cardinals vs Rams

  • We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 26 to 22
  • Not only do we have the Cardinals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1
  • We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points

Betting Odds & Lines for this Game

  • Spread: Rams +1 | Cardinals -1
  • Total: 49.5
  • MoneyLine: Rams -101 | Cardinals -121

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Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction: MoneyLine

In their 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, the Rams’ offense put up 26 first downs and 363 yards. Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards (34/49), with one touchdown and one interception. He connected with Cooper Kupp 14 times for 110 yards and a touchdown. The running game struggled, with Kyren Williams managing only 50 yards on 18 carries, averaging just 2.8 yards per attempt.

The Rams’ offense was able to convert on 41.7% of their third downs and Stafford was sacked twice in the game. Los Angeles’ final drive in overtime ended with an interception, sealing their fate in the 26-20 loss.

In the Cardinals’ 34-28 loss to the Bills, Kyler Murray led the team in rushing with 57 yards on five attempts, including a 29-yard run. Offensively, Arizona had 18 first downs and 352 total yards. Murray also threw for 146 yards, completing 67% of his passes, and was sacked four times.

Arizona’s ground game produced 124 yards on 25 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Murray’s lone touchdown pass was to Greg Dortch, who led the team with six receptions for 47 yards. The Cardinals struggled in the passing game, with their 146 yards coming at just 4.7 yards per attempt. Despite the loss, Arizona had a 53.8% conversion rate on third down.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction Cardinals -121 (Bet Now)

Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction: Total

In their 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, the Rams’ defense gave up 163 rushing yards on 31 attempts, including a 5.3-yard average. Despite this, they allowed just 200 yards passing and one touchdown through the air. The Rams’ defense also came up with one interception and limited the Lions to a 64.3% completion rate on their passes.

On third downs, the Rams allowed the Lions to convert 46.2% of their chances. Los Angeles also managed two sacks but lost the tackles for loss battle, with four fewer tackles for loss than the Lions.

In their 34-28 loss to the Bills, the Cardinals’ defense gave up 222 passing yards on just 18 completions. Buffalo found success through the air, averaging 9.7 yards per attempt and throwing for two touchdowns. Arizona’s defense struggled to stop the run, allowing 130 yards on 33 attempts, but they did manage to hold Buffalo to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. The Cardinals also had two sacks in the game.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction UNDER 49.5 (Bet Now)

Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction: Spread

The Rams’ 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions dropped them to 0-1 for the season. Los Angeles was on the road for this one and were +5.5 point underdogs, resulting in a loss against the spread. The combined 46 points fell short of the over/under line of 53.5 points. After the Rams’ 3-0 lead in the 1st quarter, the Lions scored 10 unanswered points heading into halftime. Los Angeles fought back and tied the game at 20 heading into overtime, but the Lions outscored them 6-0 in the extra period.

In the 2nd quarter, the Lions took a 10-3 lead with a 1-yard touchdown rush by Jahmyr Gibbs. Jared Goff’s 52-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams extended Detroit’s lead in the 2nd quarter. The Rams made a strong comeback in the 3rd quarter, with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp and a 2-yard touchdown rush by Kyren Williams. In the 4th quarter, Joshua Karty’s 26-yard field goal put the Rams ahead 20-17, and Stafford added another touchdown pass to Kupp, but the Lions responded with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Sam LaPorta to force overtime.

  • The Rams have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. They have held up well vs the spread in these matchups, going 2-1 as well as an over-under record of 1-2.
  • In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 24 points per game while allowing 26. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.

The Cardinals’ 34-28 loss to the Bills saw them fall behind 24-10 in the 3rd quarter after Buffalo scored two touchdowns. Although Arizona rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Bills 11-10, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. Arizona was +6.5 point underdogs on the road, and their 4th quarter surge helped them cover the spread in the 6-point loss.

Arizona started the game well, leading 7-0 after the 1st quarter and adding a field goal in the 2nd. However, the Bills tied it at 3 in the 2nd quarter and took the lead with a late 2nd-quarter touchdown. Arizona’s only 4th quarter touchdown came with 1:47 remaining, as Kyler Murray found Chase Edmonds for a 9-yard touchdown pass.

  • The Cardinals have gone 0-3 over their last three regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 1-2 against the spread, while going 2-1 on the over-under.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Arizona has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 23 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • Free Spread Prediction Cardinals -1 (Bet Now)

Rams vs. Cardinals Pick: Cardinals Moneyline (-121)

Our pick vs. the spread for this week two matchup between the Rams and Cardinals is to take the Cardinals to cover as home favorites. Right now, the line is sitting at -1 in favor of the Cardinals, and we have them winning by a score of 26-21.

For this game, we also like the under as a good value pick. The line is at 49.5 points, and our projections have these teams finishing with 47 combined points, making the under a strong play.

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