The Los Angeles Rams are 1-point underdogs on the road against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 NFL action Sunday. The Cardinals find themselves laying a point thanks to an impressive Week 1 effort, albeit in a loss, and a bunch of Rams injuries. Oddsmakers are expecting it to be raining points in this one as they’ve set a 49 point total.
To read more about the Rams vs. Cardinals Week 2 matchup and to see how I’m approaching this game, keep reading.
Rams Vs Cardinals Odds Week 2
Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals, Sept. 15, 4:05 pm ET
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
Los Angeles Rams | +1 (-110) | +100 | Over 49 (-110) |
Arizona Cardinals | -1 (-110) | -120 | Under 49 (-110) |
As of September 11 at Caesars Sportsbook
Rams vs. Cardinals Picks Week 2
Cardinals -1 (-110)
Arizona opened as a +1 underdog and this point spread moved through zero as the Cardinals are now the short favorite. Arizona looked like the better team last week in Buffalo and while the Cardinals defense leaves a lot to be desired, their offense can keep pace with anyone in the league.
The Rams enter this game as a mash unit with star WR Puka Nacua on IR and several offensive linemen expected to miss the game or not be 100%. For instance, starting tackle Alaric Jackson is suspended and backup Joe Noteboom will be out “a few weeks.” Starting center Steve Avila is out 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL, while starting guard Kevin Dotson and starting tackle Rob Havenstein are both day-to-day with an ankle sprain.
While it’s true that the Rams backups played admirably in their loss vs. the Lions, at some point the injuries will keep up with them and I’m betting that point is on the road vs. a division rival this week.
Both Lions running backs had success vs. the Rams last week, but especially David Montgomery whose 5-foot-11, 224 pound frame seemed to wear down the Rams defense as the game went on. Cardinals running back James Conner, who has a bruising running style, has to be salivating at facing this defense after what he saw last week.
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Rams Vs Cardinals Prop Pick
No Rams-Cardinals Prop Bet
After looking at the Rams vs. Cardinals prop bet, I don't see one with enough value to excite me, so I'm passing on prop bets in this game.
Rams Vs Cardinals Betting Trends
- LA Rams are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Rams' last 9 games
- LA Rams are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
- LA Rams are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Arizona
- Arizona is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
- Arizona is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
