Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

NFL Game preview

The Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. The game will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, December 29, at 8:15 PM, and fans can watch the action on ESPN.

The Rams have a strong record of 11-4 this season, and they will look to continue their success on the road. The Falcons, with a 6-9 record, aim to improve their standing at home, where they have struggled with a 2-4 record. With the retractable roof of the stadium, weather conditions are unlikely to impact the game.

Los Angeles Rams Team Preview

The Los Angeles Rams have been performing well in recent games. In Week 15, they won against the Detroit Lions with a score of 41-34. Matthew Stafford led the offense with 368 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Earlier in Week 14, the Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-17. Puka Nacua had a standout game with 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Blake Corum added two rushing touchdowns to the scoreboard.

The Rams’ injury report shows some key players affected. Davante Adams is questionable with a knee/hamstring issue. Rob Havenstein is out with an ankle injury, and several others are on the injured reserve list.

Rams vs Falcons Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Rams Moneyline -454, Falcons Moneyline +352, Rams Spread -8.0 (-111), Falcons Spread +8.0 (-110), Total Over 49.5 (-113), Total Under 49.5 (-108)

Atlanta Falcons Team Preview

The Atlanta Falcons come into this game with a mixed record over their last five games. They have achieved wins against the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they also suffered a significant loss to the Seattle Seahawks. In their most recent outing, they secured a 26-19 victory over the Cardinals with solid performances in both passing and rushing.

Kirk Cousins has been a key player for the Falcons, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns against the Cardinals. Bijan Robinson has been effective on the ground, adding 76 rushing yards in the same game. Kyle Pitts Sr. has also been a reliable target, recording 57 receiving yards and a touchdown against Arizona.

Injuries are a concern for the Falcons, with several players, including Michael Penix Jr. and Storm Norton, out for the season. The team has been dealing with multiple injuries on both the offensive and defensive lines. Despite these challenges, the Falcons have shown they can still compete and win close games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rams are favored by 8 points against the Falcons. Based on their defensive ranking of 16th in opponent score, they might struggle to cover the spread. The Falcons have a strong offense, ranked 13th in scoring, so taking the Falcons +8.0 is a reasonable choice.

The total for the game is set at 49.5 points. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Rams and Falcons ranked 19th and 13th, respectively, in scoring. Considering these factors, picking the over 49.5 seems like a solid bet.