Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

The Rams are favored on the road in their week 16 matchup against the Jets. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, is being televised on CBS. The Rams’ money line odds are -184, while the Jets’ odds are +155. The Rams are favored by -3.5 points, and the over/under line is 46.5 points.

LOS ANGELES RAMS VS NEW YORK JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Jets +3.5

This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK JETS:

• We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 22 to 21
• Even though we like the Rams to win, our ATS pick is to take the Jets at +3.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points

Will The Rams Win As Road Favorites?

With three straight wins, the Rams now sit at 8-6, putting them in first place in the NFC West. After a week 12 loss to the Eagles, they bounced back with wins over the Saints, Bills, and 49ers. In week 15, they defeated San Francisco 12-6, covering the spread as 3-point underdogs. The O/U line was 48.5, and the teams combined for just 18 points.

Heading into week 16, the Rams have a 53.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 52.9% chance of winning the division. They rank 13th in our NFL power rankings. Against the spread, they are 7-7 this season, with an average scoring margin of -2. Their O/U record is also 7-7, with their games averaging 46.3 points compared to an average line of 47.3.

Matthew Stafford has been interception-free in his last three games, posting a passer rating of 76 in week 15, with 160 yards on 16/27 passing. In week 14, he threw for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 23/30 passes. Before that, he had a 110 passer rating in week 13, with 183 yards and 2 touchdowns. Puka Nacua has been his top target, with 7 catches for 97 yards in week 15, following a 162-yard performance in week 14.

Kyren Williams rushed for 108 yards on 29 carries in week 15. The Rams are currently 14th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.1, and they rank 13th in yards per game with 337.9. They are 24th in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 35.8%.

The Rams’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, allowing just 128 passing yards and 63 rushing yards on 19 attempts to the 49ers. They came away with three sacks and limited San Francisco to just 25% on third down conversions. The Rams’ defense also came up with one interception and didn’t allow a touchdown, helping the team to a 12-6 win.

Are The Jets Going Win In At Upset At MetLife Stadium

With a 4-10 record, the Jets are 3rd in the AFC East and 11th in the conference standings. Our power rankings have them 18th heading into week 16. New York has a -3 scoring margin and is 5-9 against the spread, but they have covered in two straight games, including a 7-point win over the Jaguars in week 15. The O/U has gone over in four consecutive Jets games, and their O/U record stands at 8-5-1 this season.

The Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention, with their chances of making the postseason and winning the division both at 0.0%. New York is 2-4 at home and 2-6 on the road, and they are 1-3 in division games. Their conference record is 4-6.

Heading into week 16, the Jets rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 20.2, and 23rd in yards per game with 307. New York ranks 7th in passing attempts, averaging 35.4 per game, and 18th in passing yards with 217.3 per game. On the ground, they are 29th in both rushing attempts and yards per game, averaging 21.4 attempts and 89.7 yards. The Jets rank 12th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 39.2% success rate, and are 16th in red zone conversion percentage.

Aaron Rodgers had a big game in week 15, throwing for 289 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16/30 passing. Davante Adams was his top target, hauling in 9 catches for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Jets scored 15 points in the 4th quarter against Jacksonville, after being shut out in the 2nd quarter. New York converted 4 of 10 3rd-down attempts and scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips.

In their 32-25 win over the Jaguars, the Jets’ defense gave up 421 yards. They allowed 136 rushing yards on 29 attempts and 285 passing yards on 31 completions. Despite this, they did come up with two interceptions. The Jaguars converted on 53.3% of their third down attempts and had two passing touchdowns against the Jets. New York’s two sacks were part of their effort to limit the Jaguars.