Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans Betting Pick & Prediction 8/24/24

The Rams are +224 on the money line as they take on the Texans at 1:00 ET on Saturday, August 24th. The Texans are the heavy favorite at -279 in this week three pre-season matchup. The Rams are 2-0 in the pre-season, while the Texans are 2-1. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, and the Texans are favored by -6.5 points, with the over/under line set at 34.5 points.

LOS ANGELES RAMS VS HOUSTON TEXANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Rams +6.5

This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, August 24th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES RAMS:

• We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 17 to 10
• Not only do we have the Rams winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 34.5 points

Will The Rams Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

The Rams are now 2-0 in the pre-season after picking up a 13-9 win over the Chargers. Los Angeles pulled off the comeback win after trailing 9-6 heading into the final quarter. Stetson Bennett found JJ Laap for a touchdown with 9:56 remaining, and Boston Scott added a 34-yard rushing touchdown late in the 4th quarter.

Joshua Karty kicked a 48-yard field goal for the Rams in the 1st quarter, and after the Chargers took a 6-3 lead in the 2nd, the Rams added a touchdown in the 3rd quarter, with Bennett connecting with Nikola Kalinic. The Rams were +3.5 point underdogs and their 4-point win gave them the ATS win. The over/under line was set at 33.5 points, and the teams combined for just 22 points.

The Rams’ offense put up 213 passing yards in their 13-9 win over the Chargers, with 16 first downs and 125 yards on the ground from 30 attempts. Stetson Bennett, who completed 17 of 31 passes, threw one touchdown and led the team with 213 passing yards. Bennett was also intercepted once and sacked once, finishing with a passer rating of 73.

Zach Evans led the Rams with 62 rushing yards, while Jordan Whittington was their top receiver, with five catches for 52 yards, including a 24-yard reception. The Rams finished with a 46.7% third-down conversion rate and a 54.8% completion rate.

In their 13-9 win over the Chargers, the Rams’ defense allowed just 15 first downs and held them to 99 yards rushing on 27 attempts. The Rams’ defense was tough against the pass, allowing just 160 yards through the air and not giving up any touchdowns. They also came up with an interception and limited the Chargers to a 40% conversion rate on third down.

The Rams’ defensive front was effective, coming away with two sacks and generating consistent pressure on the quarterback. Their secondary played well, holding the Chargers to a 63.6% completion rate and forcing them into several three-and-outs throughout the game.

Are The Texans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

The Texans improved to 2-1 in the preseason with a 28-10 win over the Giants, even though they fell behind initially. Houston took a 7-0 lead, but the Giants tied it up in the 2nd quarter. The Texans then took a 14-10 lead at halftime with a late touchdown from Devin Singletary.

British Brooks took over in the 4th quarter, rushing for two touchdowns, but the Texans still trailed 21-10 before his first score. Houston was favored by -1.5 and covered the spread with their 18-point win. The combined 38 points was just under the 39.5-point total line.

Quarterback Tim Boyle threw for 94 yards (10/15) and the Texans’ offense finished with 255 passing yards in their 28-10 win over the Giants. Houston had 25 first downs and 114 yards on the ground from 32 attempts. Boyle was not sacked and finished with a passer rating of 83.

On the receiving end, John Metchie III led the team with 68 yards and a touchdown. J.J. Taylor was the leading rusher with 36 yards, including an 18-yard run. The Texans converted on 53.8% of their third down attempts.

In their most recent game, the Texans’ defense was able to force five turnovers, including two interceptions, as they picked up a 28-10 win over the Giants. The defense held the Giants to just 16 first downs and 279 total yards, with only 7 rushing first downs and 74 yards on the ground. Houston defended 37 passing attempts, allowing 205 yards through the air and not giving up any passing touchdowns.

The Texans’ defense also had a good day getting to the quarterback, as they came away with one sack and held the Giants to a 50% conversion rate on third down. Houston’s defense was able to limit the Giants’ offensive production and capitalize on multiple turnovers to help secure the win.