Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints Preview
On Thursday, December 21st, the Rams are hosting the Saints at SoFi Stadium. This week 16 NFL football matchup kicks off at 8:15 ET with AMZN carrying the television coverage.
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Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Saints and Rams faced off one time, with Saints winning 27-20. The over/under line in last year’s matchup between the Saints and Rams was 39, which they surpassed with 47 point combined. The Saints finished with the ATS win in this game. Offensively, the Saints finished with 323 total yards with 235 coming in the passing game and 88 on the ground. The Rams finished with 336 yards of offense in the loss.
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Rams are averaging 24 points per game, compared to the Saints at 19. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints Prediction
In week 16, New Orleans is in 2nd place in the NFC-South with a 7-7 record. Within the NFC, they find themselves in 9th place. The Saints have a 4-9-1 ATS record so far. As we enter week 16, their scoring margin per game is +3. Up to this point in the season, games featuring New Orleans have ranked 20th in total points. They have maintained an over/under record of 4-10, and the average over/under line for their games is 41.2 points.
On offense, the Saints are currently averaging 22.1 points per game, ranking them 11th in the NFL. The Saints’ defense, so far, has an average of 311.9 yards given up per game and 19.1 points per contest (6th). Leading up to the game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 57.3% and 16 passing touchdowns. In terms of stopping the run, they are 23rd in the NFL.
Through 14 games, the Rams have a record of 7-7. This mark has them 2nd in the NFC-West and 7th in the NFC. Los Angeles’ scoring margin up to this point is currently at +1.2. The team comes in with an ATS mark of 8-5-1. So far this season, Los Angeles games are 10th in total points. Their over/under record is 6-8 and the average over/under line for their games is 44.6 points.
The Rams come in with an average 23.4 points per game on offense, which has them 9th in the NFL. Looking at Los Angeles’ defense, they currently stand 17th in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 22.1 points per game and 336.9 yards per contest against them.
With the Rams being favored by 4, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 23-20 in favor of the Rams. Our analytics assigns Los Angeles a 59% chance of defeating the Saints.
Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints Betting Tips
- Take the Rams on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Saints (+4)
- Our NFL model projects 43 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Tre Tomlinson – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Alex Ward – Neck (Out)
- Tutu Atwell – Concussion (Probable)
- Hunter Long – Knee (acl) (Out)
- Ronnie Rivers – Knee (Out)
- Duke Shelley – Hamstring (Out)
- Ahkello Witherspoon – Groin (Questionable)
- Joe Noteboom – Foot (Questionable)
- Rob Havenstein – Groin (Questionable)
New Orleans Saints Injury Report
- Michael Thomas – Knee (Out)
- Cameron Jordan – Ankle (Questionable)
- Trai Turner – Quadriceps (Out)
- Marshon Lattimore – Ankle (Out)
- Ryan Ramczyk – Knee (Questionable)
- Marcus Maye – Shoulder (Out)
- Andrew Dowell – Knee (Out)
- Eno Benjamin – Achilles (Out)
- Carl Granderson – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Ryan Connelly – Knee (Out)
- Lonnie Johnson Jr. – Knee (Questionable)
- Chris Olave – Ankle (Questionable)
- Payton Turner – Toe (Questionable)
- Malcolm Roach – Knee (Out)
- Nick Saldiveri – Shoulder (Out)
- Isaiah Foskey – Quad (Questionable)
- Kendre Miller – Ankle (Questionable)
