Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview/Prop Picks
08 September 2022
Time: 8:20 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 138.140; LA Rams 140.771
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Rams by 3; 61
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 2 ½; 52
Dunkel Pick: LA Rams (+2 ½); Over
The first game of the regular season kicks off with a big one. Sean McDermott and his Buffalo Bills head to Los Angeles to face the Rams. With Josh Allen leading the team, the Bills are looking to push further into the playoffs this year.
They were cut off from the Super Bowl last season but got very close. We'll see just how good they can be when they face the Rams.
The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl last year and are looking to repeat. They have a talented roster, including Matthew Stafford, who had his elbow repaired in the offseason.
This is going to be a big test for the Rams, especially their defense. They lost a few players in the offseason, but Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey are still around.
Buffalo Bills: Allen and the Bills come in as 2.5-point favorites
Although they weren't the Super Bowl winners, they're the favorites to win this game. The Bills' offense was one of the most potent in the league last year, averaging 28.4 points per game.
In this category, the Bills ranked third in the NFL, an impressive feat. Josh Allen threw for an average of 252 yards per game, ranking ninth overall. So, how can they win this game?
Everything the Bills do centers around the success of their offense. The first thing they'll need to do is find a way to keep the pressure off of Josh Allen. Blocking Aaron Donald and Leonard Floyd need to be top priorities.
From there, they can let Allen take deep shots down the field. If they can score fast and score often, they should be able to beat the Los Angeles Rams.
Los Angeles Rams: Underdogs but don't count them out
The Rams will win this game by using their defense to get to Allen early. Under Sean McVay, we're sure the Rams have a few blitz schemes dialed up to force sacks.
Even if they don't sack Allen, forcing incompletions will also help. Jalen Ramsey and Troy Hill are both strong defensive backs that can lock up the secondary. Now, the only question is how will their offense perform.
The Los Angeles Rams averaged 27.1 points per game last season, ranking seventh overall. Their defense allowed an average of 21.9 points per game, ranking 15th.
It's more about efficiency for the Rams, and we'd like to see them establish the running game. Last season they averaged under 100 rushing yards per game. If they can change that, they'll win this game.
Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick
This game is likely going to be a close one, only separated by a field goal or slightly more. The Rams ended the 2021-22 season going 9-1 over their last ten games.
With Cam Akers back in the lineup, the Rams should have a better rushing game as well. We expect a strong defensive outing from Los Angeles as well, led by Aaron Donald.
Because of this, we'll take the Los Angeles Rams at +2.5. Let's keep in mind that the total has gone over in eight of the Rams' last nine games against Buffalo. The total is set at 52, and each of these offenses can put up a lot of points.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Los Angeles Rams +2.5, OVER
Prop Picks
LA Rams (-110) OVER 25.5 Points
LA averaged 27.0 points per game on offense last season, which ranked No. 6 in the NFL. That average remained relatively consistent at 26.4 points per game at home. Scores have gone OVER in four of the Rams’ last five games versus Buffalo.
With Dunkel predicting an LA win by the score of 32-29, take the Rams (-110) to finish OVER their Vegas team total of 25.5 points against the Bills.
Josh Allen (-115) OVER 275.5 Passing Yards
Buffalo averaged 258.2 passing yards per game last year on offense, which ranked No. 7 in the NFL. That average increased to 285.3 yards per game on the road.
With Dunkel predicting the final score going OVER the Vegas point total, take Allen (-115) to finish OVER 275.5 passing yards versus the Rams.
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