Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25
The Eagles are favored at -276 on the money line as they host the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles and Rams will kick off at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th, with NBC handling the television coverage. The Eagles are -6 point favorites, and the over/under line is at 43.5 points.
LOS ANGELES RAMS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -6
This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:
- We have the Eagles winning this one by a score of 29 to 21
- Not only do we have the Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -6
- Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points
Will The Rams Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
The Rams finished the regular season 10-7, which was good enough to win the NFC West. After snapping a two-game losing streak with a week 3 win over the 49ers, they dropped their final two games, losing to the Bears in week 4 and the Packers in week 5. In week 7, they bounced back with a 20-15 win over the Raiders, though they didn’t cover the 7-point spread as favorites.
Heading into the playoffs, the Rams were 11th in our power rankings. Their average scoring margin this season is -0.1 points per game, and they are 10-8 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-10, with their games averaging 43.8 points compared to an average line of 46.8.
Heading into the divisional round, the Rams sit 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 18th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.9, and 15th in yards per game, with 329.2. In the passing game, they are 15th in attempts and 11th in yards per game, averaging 226.1. On the ground, they rank 19th in rushing attempts and 24th in rushing yards per game. The Rams are 20th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 36.8%, and they rank 26th in 1st-quarter scoring.
Matthew Stafford had a strong performance in the Wild Card round, posting a passer rating of 117, with 209 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19/27 passing. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing with 76 yards on 16 carries, while Tyler Higbee had 5 catches for 58 yards. The Rams scored 14 points in the 1st half against the Vikings but were held scoreless in the 4th quarter.
The Rams’ defense was dominant in their 27-9 win over the Vikings, sacking the quarterback nine times and allowing just 163 passing yards. They were tough against the run, holding Minnesota to 106 yards on 22 attempts. The Rams also had 14 quarterback hits, six more than the Vikings, and had 10 tackles for loss.
Although they gave up one touchdown through the air, the Rams limited the Vikings to a 4.1 yards per attempt. Additionally, they held Minnesota to a 35.3% conversion rate on third down and came away with one interception.
Are The Eagles Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
After a 14-3 regular season, the Eagles secured the top spot in the NFC East and the 2nd seed in the conference. They ended the year with two straight wins, including a 20-13 victory over the Giants in week 18. Before that, they bounced back from a week 16 loss to Washington by dominating the Cowboys 41-7 in week 17. Philadelphia was favored by 7.5 points in that game and easily covered the spread.
Heading into the divisional round, the Eagles rank 5th in our power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and are 12-6 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 7-11, with their games averaging 44.3 points compared to a 45-point line.
Heading into the divisional round, the Eagles are 4th in our offensive power rankings. They are 7th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 26.9 points per game, and 10th in yards per game, with 362.9. Philadelphia has leaned heavily on their run game, leading the league in rushing attempts and ranking 2nd in rushing yards per game with 178.7. On the other hand, they are 30th in passing yards per game, with 184.2, and 30th in passing attempts.
In their wild-card win over the Packers, the Eagles scored 10 points in the first quarter and finished with 22. Jalen Hurts threw for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, posting a passer rating of 111. DeVonta Smith led the team with 55 receiving yards, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries. Philadelphia struggled on 3rd down, converting only 2 of 11 attempts, and went 1 for 4 in the red zone.
In their 22-10 win over the Packers, the Eagles’ defense was opportunistic, coming up with three interceptions. Despite allowing 107 rushing yards on 25 attempts, they held Green Bay to just 10 points. Philadelphia’s secondary was particularly strong, allowing only 195 passing yards and no touchdowns, while also holding the Packers to a 60.6% completion rate.
On third downs, the Eagles allowed the Packers to convert 53.8% of their chances. Philadelphia also had two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle.