Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview
08 December 2022
The Las Vegas Raiders are finally starting to come together as a unit. They enter today's game as six-point favorites, something they haven't done in a while.
Over their last five games, the Raiders are 3-2. In this time, they've claimed wins over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Denver Broncos. Now, they'll look to add the Los Angeles Rams to the list.
The Los Angeles Rams are going through quite a bit of turmoil this season. They have a record of 3-9 and have gone 2-5 at home this season.
They've lost six straight games, including a recent one to the Seattle Seahawks. Part of their struggles is due to the numerous injuries the team has suffered. They'll look to put those behind them as they face the Raiders today.
Las Vegas Raiders: Expect a big game from Davante Adams
Leading the team with 1,176 receiving yards is Davante Adams, their star receiver. Picking him up in the offseason proved to be a smart move by the Raiders.
It took a bit of time for him to get going, but he's off to the races now. Last week, when they faced the Los Angeles Chargers, Adams had 177 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
As a team, the Las Vegas Raiders are averaging 24.3 points per game. They rank ninth in the NFL in scoring, so many wonder why they haven't been winning.
The reason for this is their terrible defense that allows 24.7 points per game. The 26th-ranked defense gives up a lot of points, and it's usually at the worst time. So, how will they perform tonight?
Los Angeles Rams: Rams have the chance to earn a key win
The Rams will likely miss the playoffs, but this is all for morale. After losing their last six games, they need something to pick them up. They added QB Baker Mayfield to the lineup, but it's not likely he plays.
Instead, they'll likely go with John Wolford or Bryce Perkins under center. Regardless of who's under center, the Rams need to focus on establishing their running game.
This season, the Rams are one of the worst in the NFL in running the ball. They rank 30th in the NFL in rushing yards per game at 87.3. Cam Akers, their starting running back, has just 334 rushing yards this season.
The good news is that against the Raiders' defense, they should do much better. The only thing is they need to get started early and put pressure on Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick
This game might seem like an easy win for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, we'd advise against betting on them too quickly. Their defense is one of the worst in the NFL, and they're not great against the spread.
It might be a risky pick, but we're going to go with the Los Angeles Rams in this one. The Rams are being spotted nearly a touchdown, and we think this one will stay close. Go with the Los Angeles Rams at +6 over the Las Vegas Raiders and the over.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Los Angeles Rams +6, OVER
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