Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams Preview
On Sunday, November 5th, the Packers are hosting the Rams at Lambeau Field. This week 9 NFL football matchup kicks off at 1:00 ET with FOX carrying the television coverage.
This week’s NFC clash features the Packers as 3 point road favorites. Can they secure a win at home and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Green Bay Packers – Los Angeles Rams odds
Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the only head to head matchp between the teams last season, the Packers won by a score of 24-12. With their combined 36 points, the Rams and Packers stayed below the over/under line of 39.5. The Packers covered the spread in this matchup. In last year’s win, the Packers finished with 345 of total offense, with 138 coming in the running game and 207 through the air. On the other side, the Rams ended the game with 156 of offense.
The Packers have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Rams. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Rams and Packers, the teams have averaged 49 points per game with an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times they have faced off with the Packers as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction
In the NFC-West standings, the Rams are in 3rd place with a record of 3-5. Within the NFC, Los Angeles is 10th, heading into week 9. So far this season, the Rams are above .500 vs. the spread at 4-3-1. Their average scoring margin this season is -1.1. This season, the Rams have an over/under record of 3-5. Their games have seen an average over/under betting line of 45.7 points, and the average combined score per game has been 44.9 points.
As they enter week 9, the Rams offense ranks 14th in the league, averaging 21.9 points per contest. When it comes to defense, the Rams have given up 218.5 passing yards and 115.1 rushing yards per game. In terms of sacks, Los Angeles ranks 14th among other defenses. Coming into week 9, they have allowed 23 points per game and 333.6 yards.
Taking a glance at the NFC-North standings, the Packers are 3rd with a record of 2-5. Within the NFC, Green Bay is currently in 12th place as they enter week 9. In terms of the spread, the Packers hold a record of 3-4. This has come on an average scoring margin of -2.3. This season, Green Bay games have seen an average of 42.3 points, which is 16th in the league. Their over/under record stands at 3-4, with an average OU line of 42.6 points.
On offense, the Packers are at 20 points per game, putting them 18th in the NFL. When it comes to turnovers, the Green Bay defense has forced six takeaways, putting them 11th in the NFL. Overall, they are allowing 22.3 points per game and yielding 339.1 yards.
Even though they are 3 point underdogs, we see the Rams winning this game by a score of 22-19. After running simulations of the game, the Rams have a win probability of 59% vs. the Packers.
Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Tips
- We like the Rams on the moneyline (+138)
- The Rams are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Projecting a combined 41 points, we like the over
Green Bay Packers Injury Report
- Aaron Jones – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Jaire Alexander – Back (Questionable)
- Elgton Jenkins – Knee (Questionable)
- Luke Musgrave – Ankle (Questionable)
- Rudy Ford – Calf (Questionable)
- Tyler Davis – Knee (Out)
- Eric Stokes – Hamstring (Out)
- Luke Tenuta – Ankle (Out)
- Yosh Nijman – Foot (Questionable)
- Darnell Savage – Calf (Out)
- David Bakhtiari – Knee (Out)
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Jason Taylor II – Groin (Out)
- Larrell Murchison – Knee (Questionable)
- Ben Skowronek – Achilles (Probable)
- Ernest Jones – Knee (Questionable)
- Austin Trammell – Hip (Probable)
- Puka Nacua – Knee (Questionable)
- Ethan Evans – Ankle (Probable)
- Cobie Durant – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Kyren Williams – Ankle (Out)
- Bobby Brown III – Knee (mcl) (Out)
- Hunter Long – Thigh (Questionable)
- Ronnie Rivers – Knee (Out)
- Rob Havenstein – Calf (Questionable)
- Matthew Stafford – Right Thumb (Questionable)
