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Rams vs Lions Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 1

ByUSA Wager

The Lions are favored at -182 on the money line as they host the Rams at 8:20 ET on Sunday, September 8th at Ford Field in Detroit. The Rams are +152 on the money line and +3.5 on the point spread. This week one NFC matchup is being televised on NBC, with the over/under line set at 51 points.

Prediction at a Glance for Lions vs Rams

  • We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 32 to 25
  • Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 51 points

Betting Odds & Lines for this Game

  • Spread: Rams +3.5 | Lions -3.5
  • Total: 51
  • MoneyLine: Rams +152 | Lions -182

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Rams vs. Lions Prediction: MoneyLine

On the road, the Rams averaged 23.6 points per game, while at home, they averaged 23.9 points per game. Overall, their season average was 23.7 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. They were 5th in offensive power rankings, and in terms of yards per game, they were 7th in the league, averaging 362.9 yards per contest. Their yards per play figure was 5.7, also ranking 7th in the NFL.

Los Angeles was 8th in third-down conversion percentage, converting 42% of their third downs. They were also 8th in passing yards, averaging 245.6 yards per game. Their rushing game was 12th in yards, averaging 117.4 yards per game.

The Rams’ offense was 5th in the league last season, averaging 23.7 points per game, and they were 8th in the league in both road and home games. They also finished 5th in the league in their power rankings. Overall, they averaged 362.9 yards per game, which was 7th in the NFL, and 5.7 yards per play, also 7th in the league.

Los Angeles was 9th in the league in scoring, with 23.7 points per game. They were also 8th in the league on third down, converting 42% of their opportunities. In the passing game, the Rams were 6th in passing yards per attempt, and they were 7th in passing yards per game, averaging 245.6 yards per contest.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction Lions -182 (Bet Now)

Rams vs. Lions Prediction: Total

The Rams’ defense allowed 22.3 points per game last season, ranking 18th in the league. They finished 22nd in the defensive power rankings, and their overall yards allowed per game was 337.7. In terms of takeaways, the Rams forced 15 turnovers, placing them in the middle of the pack at 15th.

On the defensive line, the Rams were 17th in both quarterback hits and tackles for loss. They also finished 14th in sacks. In the secondary, the Rams defended the run well, allowing just 4.2 yards per attempt (7th).

The Rams’ run defense allowed 4.2 yards per attempt, ranking 7th in the league. In terms of quarterback pressure, they were below average, ranking 17th in both sacks and quarterback hits. Overall, they allowed 22.3 points per game, placing them 18th in the league. Their defense as a whole gave up 337.7 yards per game, which was also 18th in the NFL.

One of the strengths of the Rams’ defense was their ability to limit opposing passing attacks, as they gave up 232.4 passing yards per game. Additionally, they gave up the 8th fewest rushing touchdowns and the 6th fewest passing touchdowns. However, their overall turnover numbers were below average, as they forced only 15 takeaways during the season.

  • Free Total Prediction OVER 51 (Bet Now)

Rams vs. Lions Prediction: Spread

The Rams finished last season with a 10-7 record, placing 2nd in the NFC West and earning a playoff spot as the 6th seed in the NFC. They excelled within their division, going 5-1 against NFC West rivals. However, their playoff run was cut short in the Wild Card round, as they were upset by the Lions, 24-23. Los Angeles struggled in non-conference games, going only 2-3.

As favorites, the Rams went 8-1 but struggled as underdogs, posting a 2-7 record. Their over/under record for the season was 9-9, with their games averaging a combined 46 points. Against the spread, the Rams were 11-6-1, including an 8-5-1 record vs. above .500 teams. At home, they went 5-3 straight-up and 4-3-1 ATS. On the road, they were 7-3 ATS.

  • The Rams have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. In terms of betting, the team went 2-1 ATS in these matchups. Their over/under record in these matchups is 2-1.
  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 27 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.

The Rams went 5-3-1 against the spread as underdogs last season and 6-3 ATS as favorites. They wrapped up the regular season with a 24-23 loss to the Lions in the NFC Wild Card round, finishing the season with a 10-7 overall record. Los Angeles was the 6th seed in the NFC and had a strong 5-1 record within their division, placing 2nd in the NFC West.

Against the spread, the Rams held an 11-6-1 record. Their games averaged 46 points per game, ranking 9th in the league, and they had an even 9-9 over/under record. Los Angeles was better on the road, going 7-3 ATS, compared to 4-3-1 ATS at home.

  • Spanning across their last three games, Detroit have gone 3-0. Their strong play has also resulted in an ATS mark of 2-1 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 2-1 in those same games.
  • Detroit has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 25 points per game while allowing 26. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Free Spread Prediction Lions -3.5 (Bet Now)

Rams vs. Lions Pick: Lions -3.5

For this week one matchup between the Rams and Lions, we have the Lions pulling off the upset by a score of 33-24. The Lions are our pick to cover the spread, as they are currently sitting at -3.5 point favorites at home.

As for an over/under pick, with the line at 51 points, we like the over, projecting a combined score of 57 points. This could be a good opportunity to jump on the over before the line moves.

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