Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles Preview
At 4:05 ET, the Rams and Eagles go head-to-head at SoFi Stadium in this week 5 NFL matchup. Catch the action on FOX with the game scheduled for Sunday, October 8th.
This week’s NFC clash features the Eagles as 4.5 point road favorites. Can they secure a win on the road and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Rams – Philadelphia Eagles odds
Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Eagles have the edge in their recent matchups against Los Angeles, going 2-1. In the last three games Philadelphia is averaging 30 points per game compared to 31 for the Rams.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Eagles offense has averaged 28 points per game while allowing an average of 20. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 9-1 while going 4-6 ATS.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 16 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have gone 2-0-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Eagles have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-5-1.
Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
In the NFC-East standings, the Eagles are in 1st place with a record of 4-0. Within the NFC, Philadelphia is 1st, heading into week 5. The Eagles have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 2-1-1. Their average scoring margin for this season is +7. At 3-1 vs. the over/under, the Eagles have an average margin of +7 versus their over/under lines. This season, their games have a combined average of 52 points per contest.
Coming into week 5, the Eagles offense is 5th in the league at 29.5 points per contest. The Philadelphia defense has recorded eight takeaways this season, which places them 4th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 22.5 is 14th in the league while giving up 323.8 yards per contest.
As week 5 approaches, Los Angeles is in 3rd place in the NFC-West, coming in with an overall record of 2-2. In the NFC, they currently reside in 8th place. The Rams have a 3-0-1 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is +3.2. This season, games featuring the Rams have averaged 45.8 points, placing them at 13th in the NFL. They currently hold an over/under record of 2-2, with an average OU line of 45 points.
On offense, the Rams are averaging 24.5 points per game, putting them 12th in the NFL. The Los Angeles defense has recorded two takeaways this season, which places them 10th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 21.2 is 13th in the league while giving up 295.8 yards per contest.
With the Eagles being favored by 4.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 24-22 in favor of the Eagles. Our analytics assigns Philadelphia a 54% chance of defeating the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Tips
- Take the Eagles on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Rams (+4.5)
- Our NFL model projects 46 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Ochaun Mathis – Knee (Questionable)
- Jason Taylor II – Groin (Out)
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Joe Noteboom – Groin (Questionable)
- Christian Rozeboom – Neck (Questionable)
- Desjuan Johnson – Finger (Questionable)
- Ben Skowronek – Achilles (Questionable)
- Kyren Williams – Hip (Questionable)
- Hunter Long – Thigh (Out)
- Alaric Jackson – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Matthew Stafford – Hip (Probable)
- Cooper Kupp – Hamstring (Questionable)
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
- Fletcher Cox – Back (Questionable)
- Marlon Tuipulotu – Triceps (Questionable)
- Britain Covey – Concussion (Questionable)
- Sydney Brown – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Isaiah Rodgers Sr. – Suspension (Out)
- Quez Watkins – Hamstring (Probable)
- Shaun Bradley – Achilles (Out)
- Nakobe Dean – Foot (Out)
- Cam Jurgens – Foot (Questionable)
- Avonte Maddox – Pectoral (Out)
- Roderick Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Justin Evans – Neck (Probable)
