NFL Week 15 begins tonight with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
The 49ers are currently 3.0-point favorites at BetMGM, and bettors like the San Fran at that number. The Niners command 58% of the handle on the spread, while the Rams own 67% of the handle at their +125 ML odds, per BetMGM's data.
For anytime touchdown scorers, the betting handles are heavy on Rams standouts like Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua, plus Jauan Jennings, who had a massive game vs the Rams in Week 3.
Below, I'll highlight where the betting action is for the Week 15 Thursday Night Football game and what we can learn from the Rams vs 49ers handle:
Rams vs 49ers Betting Handle
Rams vs 49ers, Dec. 12, 8:15 pm ET
| Team | Spread | % Bets | % Handle | Total | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Rams | +3.0 | 52% | 42% | O48.5 | 73% | 65% |
| San Francisco 49ers | -3.0 | 48% | 58% | U48.5 | 27% | 35% |
Betting Handle per BetMGM
Sharps Are Wise to fade the Public & Bet Rams +3.0
I'm entirely on board with fading the public and taking the Rams against the spread. This team's offense shined bright against the Bills last week, and Nacua appears to be an unstoppable force out wide.
Our NFL sharp Tony Farmer is all over the Rams. He liked the pick at +2.5, so +3.0 is even better. As Tony notes, the Niners are down Brandon Aiyuk, Javon Hargrave, Christian McCaffrey, and possibly Nick Bosa/Trent Williams. With the 49ers' playoff hopes fading and the Rams energized by a clearer path, expect an inspired effort from Los Angeles. Given San Francisco's struggles against WRs (26th in the NFL, per FTNFantasy), Cooper Kupp and Nacua are primed for standout performances.
Deebo Samuel's outburst on the 49ers' side won't help either. This is a very frustrated team, and the Rams can cover on the road — though the public favors San Fran.
If you're not interested in game picks for tonight's Rams vs 49ers TNF contest, BetMGM has also provided us with the most bet on Rams vs 49ers player props, in terms of the number of tickets:
Five Most Bet Rams vs 49ers Player Props
- George Kittle over 55.5 receiving yards (-120)
- George Kittle over 21.5 longest reception (-150)
- Brock Purdy over 249.5 passing yards (-115)
- Cooper Kupp under 64.5 receiving yards (-120)
- Jauan Jennings over 68.5 receiving yards (-125)
Five most Bet Rams vs 49ers Players for Anytime TD
- Kyren Williams -175
- Puka Nacua +110
- Jauan Jennings +145
- Cooper Kupp +140
- George Kittle +155
Five Most Bet Rams vs 49ers Players For First TD
- Kyren Williams +500
- Puka Nacua +900
- Deebo Samuel +1000
- George Kittle +900
- Cooper Kupp +1000
I like both Williams TD props on the board, as the Rams rusher has quietly scored 10 times this year. Williams is primed for another strong performance in Week 15 facing a worn-down 49ers defense allowing 1.2 TDs per game to running backs. With the Rams offense clicking and Williams fresh off a two-score game, betting on him to find the end zone feels like a solid play.
