The Rams are gearing up to take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec 3. The game is slated for 4:25 ET and will be broadcast on FOX. Los Angeles comes into this game as 3.5-point favorites, with the total set at 40. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Rams vs. Browns player props and predictions below.
Rams VS. Browns Odds
- Spread: Rams -3.5
- Total 40
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Dec 3
- Time: 4:25 ET
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA
- TV: FOX
Browns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Browns have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Cleveland has a straight-up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-5-2. The team averaged 22 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Browns have a straight-up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 4-4-2.
Rams Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rams have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 21 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread, going 1-2. But they still put together a straight-up mark of 2-1.
Will Cleveland Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
The Browns come into their matchup against the Rams with a 7-4 record. In the AFC-North, they are 3rd and 6th in the AFC overall standings. This season, the Browns find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 6-4-1. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at +2.7.
Last time they played, the Browns were handed a 29-12 loss by the Broncos. In addition to their 17-point loss, the Browns also suffered a setback in their ATS record. They were 2-point underdogs at the start of the game. The team, in conjunction with Denver, combined for 41 points, surpassing the over/under line of 37.5.
Against the Broncos, the Browns ran the ball 24 times, with Jerome Ford as the primary rusher, accumulating 65 yards. Dorian Thompson-Robinson attempted 29 passes, amassing 134 yards and a passer rating of 73.
Looking at Cleveland’s defense, they currently stand 7th in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 19 points per game and 247.9 yards per contest against them.
Will the Rams Win at Home?
With an overall record of 5-6, the Rams are 3rd in the NFC-West. This record also has them 9th in the NFC. At home, Los Angeles is 2-3 compared to a record of 3-3 on the road. Looking at the Rams’ scoring margin so far, it currently stands at -0.2. This has led to an ATS record of 5-5-1.
The Rams traveled to take on the Cardinals in week 12 and won by a score of 37-14. Being favored by 3 points against the Cardinals, the Rams came through with an ATS win. The over hit in their most recent game, as the Cardinals and Rams combined for 51 points. The over/under line was 45.
Versus the Cardinals, the Rams finished with 33 rushing attempts, and Kyren Williams led the way with 143 yards. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford had 33 pass attempts, resulting in 229 yards and a passer rating of 121.
Thus far, the Rams’ defense has given up an average of 331.2 yards per game and 21.3 points per contest (14th). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 61.8% and have surrendered 11 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 18th in the NFL.
Rams vs. Browns Player Props
In this week’s matchup, Kyren Williams has a rushing yards prop of 62.5. The over is currently paying out at -116, indicating implied odds of 54%.
So far this season, Kyren Williams is 26th among running backs in rushing attempts and has 599 yards. He heads into this week’s game, averaging 5 yards per carry. I believe the under is the best bet for this prop. I expect Williams and the Rams offense to struggle in the running game against the Browns defense.
- The Prop: Kyren Williams Under 62.5 Rushing Yards (-116)
Rams VS. Browns Predictions
The oddsmakers opened the with Browns as the -2.5-point favorites but the lines have since moved to the Browns at +3.5 due to a shuffling at the QB position.
With the Rams coming in as 3.5-point home favorites, look for them to take advantage of a Browns team that is coming off both a straight-up and ATS loss. Our analysis points to taking the Rams against the spread.
The Pick: Rams -3.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook