Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams Preview
At 4:05 ET , the Rams and Cardinals square off at State Farm Stadium in a week 12 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to FOX with the game being played on Sunday, November 26th.
In this NFC West matchup, the Rams are heading in as 1 point road favorites. Will they manage to win on the road and cover? Check out BetCoco for Arizona Cardinals – Los Angeles Rams odds
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Cardinals and Rams split their head-to-head matchups, with each team going 1-1. Together the Rams and Cardinals averaged 38 points per game and had an over/under record of 1-1. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. The Cardinals had the edge in terms of offensive yards last season, averaging 331.5 yards of offense compared to the Rams at 297.5.
The Rams and Cardinals did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Rams have a record of 2-1. The Rams also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 37 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction
As they take on the Cardinals, the Rams will be looking to build on their 4-6 record. This currently places them at 3rd in the NFC-West and 9th in the NFC. The Rams have a 4-5-1 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is -2.5. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Los Angeles is 44.9 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 3-7, and their average margin against the over/under is -3.4.
The Rams come in with an average 19.5 points per game on offense, which has them 20th in the NFL. Facing the Cardinals this week, the Rams defense has allowed an average of 22 points per game. They currently rank 18th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 335.1 yards per contest.
In the NFC-West standings, the Cardinals are in 4th place with a record of 2-9. Within the NFC, Arizona is 15th, heading into week 12. The Cardinals have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 6-5. Their average scoring margin for this season is -8.4. Against the over/under, the Cardinals have a record of 6-5. In their games, the average over/under betting line has been 43.2 points, and the games have averaged 43.3 points per contest.
At 17.5 points per contest, the Arizona offense is 23rd in the league. On the defensive side of the ball, the Cardinals give up an average of 217.5 passing yards and 132.1 rushing yards per game. Looking at their sack numbers, Arizona is currently ranked 7th in the league. So far, they are giving up 25.8 points per game and 349.5 yards.
In spite of being 1 point underdogs, we anticipate the Cardinals winning this one 22-21. According to our simulations, the Cardinals boasts a 50% chance of winning vs. the Rams.
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Tips
- We like the Cardinals on the moneyline (-107)
- The Cardinals are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Our NFL model projects 43 points, and we suggest taking the under
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report
- Zach Ertz – Quad (Out)
- Antonio Hamilton Sr. – Groin (Questionable)
- Pat Elflein – Hip (Out)
- Marlon Mack – Achilles (Out)
- Carlos Watkins – Bicep (Out)
- Zach Pascal – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Elijah Wilkinson – Neck (Out)
- Kyzir White – Biceps (Out)
- Rashad Fenton – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jonathan Ledbetter – Shoulder (Questionable)
- L.J. Collier – Bicep (Out)
- Leki Fotu – Hand (Questionable)
- Bobby Price – Undisclosed (Out)
- Joey Blount – Knee (Questionable)
- Hayden Howerton – Undisclosed (Out)
- Michael Wilson – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Jon Gaines II – Knee (Out)
- Emari Demercado – Toe (Questionable)
- Matt Hembrough – Back (Out)
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Jason Taylor II – Groin (Out)
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Kyren Williams – Ankle (Out)
- Cobie Durant – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Ronnie Rivers – Knee (Out)
- Cooper Kupp – Ankle (Questionable)
