New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams Preview
At 1:00 ET, the Rams and Giants square off at MetLife Stadium in a week 17 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to FOX with the game being played on Sunday, December 31st.
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New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Rams have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Giants. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Rams and Giants, the Rams have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 23 points per game.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 23 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last five home contests, the Giants offense has averaged 17 points per game while allowing an average of 31. New York posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction
As they face the Giants, the Rams will be looking to improve upon their 8-7 record. This has them positioned 2nd in the NFC-West and 6th in the NFC. Taking a look at the Rams’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at +1.7. This has resulted in an ATS record of 9-5-1. This season, the Rams have an over/under record and have an average margin of +1.3 compared to their over/under lines. Their games have been averaging 45.9 points per game.
The Rams come in with an average of 23.8 points per game which is 8th in the NFL. Defensively, the Rams come into the game allowing an average of 231.3 passing yards per game and 105.7 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Los Angeles ranks 16th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 22.1 points on 337.0 yards.
Going into week 17, New York is 3rd in the NFC-East with an overall record of 5-10. Within the NFC, they find themselves in 13th place. In terms of the spread, the Giants hold a record of 6-8-1. This has come on an average scoring margin of -10.5. New York games this season have averaged 39 points, which is 25th in the NFL. Their over/under record is 5-10, with an average OU line of 40.4 points.
This season, the New York offense has an average of 14.3 points, placing them 28th in the league. Defensively, the Giants come into the game allowing an average of 229.7 passing yards per game and 134.2 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, New York ranks 19th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 24.7 points on 363.9 yards.
The Rams enter this game as 6-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 22-17. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics suggests that the Los Angeles team has a 67% chance of prevailing over the Giants.
New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Tips
- Take the Rams on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Giants (+6)
- Our NFL model projects 39 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Giants Injury Report
- Aaron Robinson – Knee (Out)
- Joshua Ezeudu – Toe (Out)
- Cade York – Quad (Out)
- Evan Neal – Ankle (Out)
- Bryce Ford-Wheaton – Knee (Out)
- Deonte Banks – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Jarrad Davis – Knee (Out)
- Graham Gano – Knee (Out)
- Randy Bullock – Hamstring (Out)
- Rakeem Nuñez-Roches – Knee (Questionable)
- Lawrence Cager – Groin (Questionable)
- Shane Lemieux – Biceps/groin (Out)
- Gary Brightwell – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Daniel Jones – Knee (Out)
- J.C. Hassenauer – Triceps (Out)
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Alex Ward – Neck (Out)
- Tre Tomlinson – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Hunter Long – Knee (acl) (Out)
- Duke Shelley – Hamstring (Out)
