Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview
You can catch this week 7 NFL game between the Steelers and Rams on FOX at 4:05 (10/22/23). The matchup will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (CA).
Los Angeles is set to take on the Steelers in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 3 at home. Read on for my analysis and betting angles. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Rams – Pittsburgh Steelers odds
Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times the Steelers have faced the Rams on the road, they are undefeated at 2-0. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Rams and Steelers, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 38 points per contest.
- In their last five road games, Pittsburgh has averaged 17 points per game while allowing 18 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Los Angeles has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 20 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Steelers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- The Rams have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction
Over the course of five games, the Steelers have put together a record of 3-2. This positions them 2nd in the AFC-North and 6th in the AFC. When it comes to the spread, the Steelers come in at 3-2. Going into week 7, their scoring margin per game is -6.2. The average over/under line for Pittsburgh games this season is 40.6 points. Their over/under record stands at 1-4, with an average margin against the over/under of -2.8.
Pittsburgh’s offense comes in with an average of 15.8 points per game, which is currently 26th in the league. On the defensive front, the Steelers enter the game as the 9th ranked team in tackles for loss and 6th in sacks. Their opponents are averaging 22 points per game against them, along with an average of 389.4 yards per contest.
As they face the Steelers, the Rams will be looking to improve upon their 3-3 record. This has them positioned 3rd in the NFC-West and 7th in the NFC. Taking a look at the Rams’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at +3.5. This has resulted in an ATS record of 4-1-1. Throughout this season, Los Angeles games have averaged 42.5 points, ranking them 16th in the NFL. They hold an over/under record of 2-4, with an average OU line of 46.2 points.
Coming into week 7, the Rams offense is 12th in the league at 23 points per contest. The Los Angeles defense has recorded five takeaways this season, which places them 10th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 19.5 is 10th in the league while giving up 330.3 yards per contest.
Our projections indicate that the Rams should come out top with a projected score of 23-16. According to our advanced model, the Rams have a 72% probability of winning this matchup.
Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Tips
- Take the Rams on the moneyline
- The Rams should also cover at -3
- Our NFL model projects 39 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Ernest Jones – Knee (Questionable)
- Ben Skowronek – Achilles (Questionable)
- Kobie Turner – Shoulder (Probable)
- Derion Kendrick – Non Injury Related (personal) (Questionable)
- Jason Taylor II – Groin (Out)
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Joe Noteboom – Groin (Questionable)
- Larrell Murchison – Knee (Questionable)
- Ronnie Rivers – Knee (Out)
- Hunter Long – Thigh (Out)
- Bobby Brown III – Knee (mcl) (Out)
- Kyren Williams – Ankle (Out)
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
- Pat Freiermuth – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Anthony McFarland Jr. – Knee (Questionable)
- Renell Wren – Achilles (Out)
- Diontae Johnson – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Cameron Heyward – Groin (Out)
- T.J. Watt – Heel (Questionable)
- Nick Herbig – Quad (Questionable)
- Alfonzo Graham – Shoulder (Out)
- Cory Trice Jr. – Knee (Out)
