Hiram Moreno
We are seven weeks into the 2022 NFL regular season and the Los Angeles Rams have failed to take off so far. The reigning league champions may miss the playoffs if their situation does not improve quickly; however, a 3-3 record in a NFC West that is anyone’s game ensures them that a solid run might take them to the top.
The Los Angeles team will be motivated and well rested after winning their Week 6 match against the Carolina Panthers by 24-10. Furthermore, they had a bye in Week 7, which will surely have allowed them to replenish their energies before this crucial matchup against a divisional foe like the San Francisco 49ers, whom they have already defeated this season.
The Rams will surely not want this to happen again, since the divisional record might become a key factor, but…. What do the sportsbooks have to say about this game? Here at JefeBet, we’ll go over everything and do a quick analysis of how their futures bets compare to their previous game.
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Predictions, Betting Preview and Los Angeles Rams Odds in Week 8 of the 2022 NFL Season
Moneyline (-105 from BetMGM)
As in the previous meeting between the two teams, the Rams will start as slight underdogs despite playing at home. This is the third time the team has started a game with this tag in the current NFL season, and on the previous two times it ended up being defeated. Perhaps, third time will be a charm for the Rams.
Spread (+1.5 from BetMGM)
If there is one team that has disappointed bettors so far, it is the Rams, whose spreads no longer seem to bring about confidence. Los Angeles have been able to cover the spread in just two of the six games they have played so far: one of those times was a matchup against the Panthers, one of the worst teams in the entire NFL.
In fact, their last game against the 49ers also saw them have precisely this same +1.5 spread, and the result was a resounding 24-9 loss.
Over/Under (42 from BetMGM)
The point total for the clash between the two teams in Week 4 was 41.5, and this one will be barely higher than that.
The Rams’ offense has been completely disappointing, averaging just 335.2 yards per game, not to mention their rushing offense, whose average of 70.5 yards per game is the second worst in the NFL. This is something that will surely not improve, considering that the 49ers have the second-best rushing defense, allowing just 91.0 yards on average.
In truth, San Francisco’s defense is one of the best in the league, allowing only 19.0 points per game; the Rams’ defense, on the other hand, is every bit as good, so another under looks certain.
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Los Angeles Rams Futures Odds
Over/Under wins for the season: Over 9.0 (+100 from DraftKings) / Under 9.0 (-120 from DraftKings)
The Los Angeles Rams’ victory total has changed somewhat from Week 6, dropping from 9.5 to 9.0, and their odds on DraftKings have also adjusted slightly on both the over and under.
This could change even more with a bad outcome in this game, as the Rams will have a tough schedule in November that will see them face Buccaneers, Cardinals, Saints and Chiefs. Getting two wins in those games would be quite an accomplishment based on their performance thus far.
NFC West Champions (+165 by BetMGM)
As disappointing as the Rams have been, their chances of retaining the NFC West title are still quite high, as all teams in the division are separated by just one win heading into Week 8, with the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks expected to fall at some point.
However, winning this match against the 49ers will be vital for this bet, since San Francisco is their direct rival in the fight for the first place according to the sportsbooks.
NFC Champions (+1100 from BetMGM)
The Los Angeles Rams’ odds of winning the conference remain the same as they were in Week 6, with five teams (the Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, 49ers, and Buccaneers) having a greater chance than them. This reflects poorly on them, since they were one of the top favorites before the season began.
Rams win Super Bowl (+2500 from BetMGM)
Their odds of winning the Super Bowl remain unchanged from Week 6. This game might serve as a test for the Rams’ ability to defend their title against a fierce rival, so don’t be shocked if the odds for the following week change based on the outcome this Sunday.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM and DraftKings. We invite you to read our reviews!
