The Green Bay Packers (+10) are set to pay a visit to the Los Angeles Rams (-10) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This crucial late afternoon game gets underway at 4:25 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to the action on FOX.,
Week 8 Betting Preview: Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is a big road underdog in this NFC matchup and is currently receiving 10 points. The Packers are also receiving +310 moneyline odds while the Rams are -440. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 56 points. If the favorites start trailing early, it will likely create a nice in-game betting scenario.,
This game’s line opened at -10. The total hasn’t changed since being set initially at 56.,
The Packers are 2-4 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.7 units so far in 2018. The team’s posted an O/U record of 5-1.,
The Rams have been a nice surprise for moneyline bettors this season, gaining 7.0 units. The team is 4-2-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 3-4.,
The unblemished Packers have gone 3-2-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Rams are 7-0 SU.,
The Packers are coming off a 33-30 victory over San Francisco on October 15. Aaron Rodgers completed only 25-of-46 passes for 425 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Jones (41 yards on eight rush attempts) led the ground attack while Davante Adams (10 receptions, 132 yards, two TDs) and Jimmy Graham (five catches, 104 yards) manned the receiving duties in the win.,
Los Angeles just picked up a 39-10 win over San Francisco in Week 7. The defense allowed the 49ers to run for 107 yards on 24 rush attempts. George Kittle was a bright spot in the loss for San Francisco, posting 98 yards on five catches. For Los Angeles, Jared Goff completed 18-of-24 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Todd Gurley II (63 yards on 15 rush attempts, two TDs) and Malcolm Brown (65 yards on 13 carries) handled the running game while Robert Woods (five receptions, 78 yards) and Brandin Cooks (four catches, 64 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack in the win.,
Green Bay’s run the ball on 33.5 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Los Angeles has a rush percentage of 49.9 percent. The Packers have rushed for 103.7 yards/game and have two touchdowns on the ground this year. The Rams are averaging 153.1 rushing yards per game and have 11 total rush TDs.,
It appears that the Rams ought to have an edge when it comes to quarterback protection. Their offensive line has given up only 13 sacks while the D-line has registered 19 sacks. The Packers offensive line has allowed 21 sacks and their defense has got to opposing QBs on just 18 occasions.,
The Packers offense has logged an astonishing 342.0 yards/game through the air overall and has 12 passing TDs so far. The Rams have recorded 304.3 pass yards per game and have 14 total pass scores.,
On the defensive side of the ball, Green Bay has allowed 116.5 rush yards and 232.5 pass yards per game. The Los Angeles D has given up 247.3 yards per game to opposing passers and 100.1 yards per game on the ground. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to the opposition, as the Packers have given up an ANY/A of 6.14 to opposing QBs, while the Rams are allowing an ANY/A of 5.87.,
Passing-wise, Rodgers is up to 1,555 yards this year, and has completed 61 percent of his 202 attempts with nine scores through the air and only one interception. He has a 7.29 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number sits at 8.84 over the last two outings.,
On the other sideline, Jared Goff has connected on 138-of-190 passes for 1,929 yards, 14 TDs and four INTs. Goff’s ANY/A stands at 9.95 for the season and 6.00 over his last two games.,
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams NFL Pick
SU Winner: Rams, ATS Winner: Rams, O/U: Over
