Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24
The over/under line is set at 43.5 points for the week seven non-conference matchup between the Raiders and Rams. The game, which kicks off at 4:05 ET, is being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The Rams are favored at -247 on the money line and -5.5 on the point spread. You can catch this one on CBS.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +5.5
This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 20th.
WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:
- We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 25 to 16
- Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 43.5 points
Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Heading into week 7, the Raiders are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 32-13 home loss to the Steelers in week 6. Las Vegas was a 3.5-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread. The O/U line was 37 points, with the teams combining for 45. The over has now hit in two straight Raiders games.
Las Vegas currently sits 28th in our NFL power rankings and has a 6.8% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4th in the AFC West with a 2-4 record, including an 0-2 mark in division games. Against the spread, the Raiders are 2-4, with both of their ATS wins coming as underdogs.
Heading into week 7, the Raiders rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.2, and they sit 27th in total yards per game with 293.3. Despite ranking 6th in pass attempts per game (35.3), they are 17th in passing yards, averaging 213.8 per game. On the ground, Las Vegas ranks 31st in rushing yards per game, with 79.5, on just 21.3 attempts per game, which ranks 29th. The Raiders are 23rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate at 33.3%.
In week 6, Aidan O’Connell threw for 227 yards (27/40), with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Brock Bowers led the team in receiving with 9 catches for 71 yards, while Alexander Mattison had 33 rushing yards on 14 carries. The Raiders scored 6 points in the 4th quarter after being shut out in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 11 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips.
The Raiders’ defense managed to limit the Steelers to 110 yards passing in their most recent game, but they still gave up 183 yards on the ground, including a 5.2-yard average per attempt. Despite allowing just 14 completions, the Raiders lost 32-13, as Pittsburgh controlled the game on the ground and finished with 293 total yards.
Even though the Raiders’ defense recorded three sacks and held the Steelers to a 30.8% third-down conversion rate, Pittsburgh’s ability to run the ball was key to their victory. Las Vegas will be looking to shore up their run defense in upcoming games after this performance.
Are The Rams Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Heading into week 7, the Rams are looking to snap a two-game losing streak and improve on their 1-4 record. After a week 3 win over the 49ers, L.A. has dropped two straight, including a 24-19 home loss to the Packers in week 5. The Rams were +3 underdogs in that game and failed to cover the spread, putting their ATS record at 1-4 this season.
According to our power rankings, the Rams sit 18th in the NFL, and we give them an 11.6% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 3-2, with their games averaging 46.6 points per game.
Heading into week 7, the Rams are 17th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 21st in the NFL in points per game (18.8) and are 16th in yards per game, averaging 324. Los Angeles ranks 12th in passing yards per game (226.6) on 35.2 attempts per game, which is 7th in the league. On the ground, they are 27th in rushing yards per game, with 97.4, on 24.6 attempts per game.
In week 5, Matthew Stafford threw for 260 yards (29/45) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Kyren Williams rushed for 102 yards on 22 carries, while Jordan Whittington had 7 catches for 89 yards. The Rams converted 50% of their third downs (8/16) and scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips.
The Rams’ defense held the Packers to just 12.5% on third down conversions in their most recent game, but still came up short in a 24-19 loss. They allowed just 197 passing yards on 15 completions, but two of those completions went for touchdowns. Los Angeles also came away with one interception. Despite the strong overall performance, the Rams allowed 126 rushing yards on 30 attempts.
Los Angeles’ defense recorded two sacks in the game and limited the Packers to a 57.7% completion percentage. The Rams’ offense struggled to sustain drives, resulting in the defense being on the field for 33:47 minutes.