The Lions are all set to face off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan 14. This Wild Card game is slated to kick off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on NBC. Detroit enters this contest as 3-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 51.5. Can the Rams come out on top as the favorite? Our Lions vs. Rams player props and predictions can be found below.
Lions VS. Rams Odds
- Spread: Lions -3
- Total 51.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Jan 14
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit MI
- TV: NBC
Rams Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rams have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Rams offense has averaged 22 points per game while allowing an average of 23. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight-up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Lions Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lions have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Detroit has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2 while averaging 20 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Lions have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight-up record was 3-0.
Will the Rams Exceed Expectations on the Road?
The Rams head into their 10th road game of the season with a road record of 5-4 and have rattled off two straight wins away from home. Overall, the Rams are 10-7 and in 2nd place in the NFC West. When it comes to the spread, the Rams come in at 10-6-1. Going into the Wild Card round, their scoring margin per game is +1.6.
This week, the Rams will be looking to string together another win after taking down the 49ers by a score of 21-20. Heading into the game, the Rams were 5.5-point underdogs. With the straight-up win, they also covered the spread. Combining for 41 points with San Francisco, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 40.
In their matchup against the 49ers, the Rams ran the ball 36 times, with Carson Wentz emerging as the top rusher with 56 yards. In the passing game, Carson Wentz finished with 24 passes, resulting in 163 yards and a passer rating of 99.
On defense, the Rams are currently positioned 17th in tackles for loss and 14th in sacks. Against them, opponents are scoring an average of 22.2 points per game and gaining 337.9 yards per contest.
Will the Lions Defense Show Up at Home?
The Lions come into their matchup against the Rams with a 12-5 record. In the NFC-North, they are 1st and 3rd in NFC overall standings. The Lions’ scoring margin for the season is currently +3.9. This has contributed to their ATS record of 12-5.
In their last game, the Lions hosted the Vikings and won by a score of 30-20. The Lions were able to cover the spread vs. Minnesota, as they went into the game favored by 3.5. With a set over/under line of 47.5 points, the game concluded with a combined total of 50 points, surpassing the betting line.
Offensively, Jared Goff finished with 320 passing yards while completing 71% of his passes. On the ground, the Lions rushed the ball 23 times for 70 yards. The team converted 1 of 9 third-down opportunites.
On the defensive front, the Lions currently hold the 13th position in tackles for loss and rank 14th in sacks. Opponents are averaging 23.2 points and 336.1 yards per game against them.
Lions vs. Rams Player Props
Demarcus Robinson has a player prop for receiving yards with a value of 39.5 yards. The oddsmakers have the over paying out at -125 and the under at -107.
Going into the playoffs, Demarcus Robinson has a total of 371 receiving yards. In terms of targets, he is at 2.4 per game, and his 14 yards per reception ranks him 35th among receivers. With a struggling Detroit pass defense as his opponent, I like the matchup for Demarcus Robinson and the Rams’ passing game. My choice is to go with the over, which is at 39.5 yards.
- The Prop: Demarcus Robinson Over 39.5 Receiving Yards (-125)
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Lions VS. Rams Predictions
Since the lines were initially set, Detroit has moved from -3.5 point favorites to their current line of -3 (-113). On the other hand, Los Angeles currently finds themselves as +3 (-109) point underdogs on the road.
Even though the Lions are favored to pick up the win, the Rams are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, and I see them covering the spread as three-point underdogs.
The Pick: Rams +3 | -109 at Fanduel Sportsbook