Rams vs. Cardinals 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 28

The Los Angeles Rams (9-6) will be aiming to continue a four-game winning run against the Arizona Cardinals (7-8). The Rams are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6.5). An over/under of 48 points has been set for the matchup.

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Rams vs. Cardinals Odds & Betting Lines

Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Cardinals (+6.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (48)
  
• Prediction: Rams 24 - Cardinals 21

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Arizona

• Game Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
• Venue: SoFi Stadium
• Location: Inglewood, California
• TV: NFL Network
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Rams vs. Cardinals Recent Matchups

• Over their last five meetings, Los Angeles has tallied three wins versus Arizona.
• Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has scored 110 points, while Arizona has posted 103.

Los Angeles Betting Info

• Los Angeles is 8-7-0 against the spread this season.
• The Rams have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
• Los Angeles contests this year have hit the over 46.7% of the time (seven times in 15 games with a set point total).
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Rams are 5-1, winning 83.3% of the time.
• The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Rams a 75.6% chance to win.

Rams Stats

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

• Kyren Williams' rushing stat line this season includes 1,243 yards (third in the NFL) and 13 TDs. He's averaging 82.9 yards per game and 4.1 per attempt (33rd in the NFL).
• Williams has been targeted 37 times in the passing game and has 31 catches (2.1 per game) for 166 yards (11.1 per game) and two TDs.
• Matthew Stafford has passed for 3,573 yards (ninth in the NFL), 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions this year. He averages 238.2 yards per game and 7.4 per attempt, while completing 66.6%.
• In the passing game, Puka Nacua, has contributed with 861 receiving yards and three touchdowns after pulling down 69 balls on 92 targets. Per game, he's averaging 86.1 yards and 6.9 receptions over 10 games.
• Cooper Kupp has 66 catches for 681 yards and six touchdowns. He's been targeted 97 times in the air attack, and averages six receptions and 61.9 yards in 11 games played.

Defense

• On defense, Christian Rozeboom has 127 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and one interception in 2024. His tackle total leads the Rams.
• Jared Verse has 63 tackles, 11 TFL, and 4.5 sacks this season. He's fourth on the Rams in tackles.
• Quentin Lake has recorded 106 tackles, one TFL, and two sacks this year.
• So far this season, Kobie Turner has 61 tackles, nine TFL, and seven sacks. He's fifth on the Rams in tackles.

Arizona Betting Info

• Arizona has covered the spread nine times in 15 games with a set total.
• The Cardinals have been underdogs by 6.5 points or more two times this year and have covered the spread every time.
• Arizona's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under seven times this year.
• The Cardinals have been underdogs in eight games this season and won four (50%) of those contests.
• The Cardinals have a 28.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Cardinals Stats

Arizona's Key Players

Offense

• Kyler Murray has thrown for 3,288 yards this year, with 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He is completing 68.6% of his attempts while averaging 219.2 yards per game and 7.2 per attempt.
• Murray has also rushed for five touchdowns and 518 yards (second on the Cardinals).
• James Conner has scored eight rushing touchdowns, while totaling 1,090 rushing yards (4.7 per carry and 72.7 per game).
• Conner has also picked up 410 receiving yards (27.3 per game) on 45 catches (three per game). He's been targeted 52 times and has caught one touchdown pass.
• This season, Marvin Harrison Jr. has caught 51 passes for 726 receiving yards with seven touchdowns through the air. He has been targeted 100 total times and is averaging 3.4 receptions per game in 15 games played.
• Trey McBride has been targeted 120 times, resulting in 92 catches (eighth in the NFL) for 958 yards and zero receiving touchdowns.

Defense

• Budda Baker has 147 tackles, nine TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended in 2024.
• Kyzir White has one interception on top of 119 tackles, seven TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
• During the 2024 season, Mack Wilson has 67 tackles, four TFL, three sacks, and one interception through 13 games.
• Jalen Thompson has two TFL and 82 tackles.

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