Free NFL Week 17 Pick: Cardinals vs. Rams Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 17
(7-8) Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams (9-6)
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Arizona +6 | Los Angeles -6
NFL Moneyline Odds: Arizona +222 | Los Angeles -273
NFL Betting Total: O/U 48
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When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Rams have the leg up at 2-1. The Rams also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 45 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
Arizona Cardinals
With a 7-8 record, the Cardinals sit 17th in our power rankings and have a +0.1 scoring margin. Against the spread, they are 9-6, including a 6-2 record as underdogs. Their O/U record is 7-7-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.
Arizona’s playoff chances are now 0.0% after their week 16 loss to the Panthers. The Cardinals were 5.5-point favorites but lost 36-30, dropping them to 3rd in the NFC West. Before that, they beat the Patriots in week 15 to end a three-game losing streak.
Arizona Cardinals Stats
Heading into week 17, the Cardinals are 12th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 22.9 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They are 11th in total yards per game (353.4) and 20th in passing yards per game (207.6) on 30.7 attempts per game. Arizona has leaned on the run game, ranking 5th in rushing yards per game (145.8) on 27.6 attempts per contest. They are 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a success rate of 43.2%.
Kyler Murray threw for 202 yards (20/32) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in week 16. James Conner had 15 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown, while also leading the team in receiving with 4 catches for 49 yards. Conner is questionable for week 17 with a knee injury.
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In their 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers, the Cardinals’ defense struggled to stop the run, giving up 243 yards on the ground. Despite this, they held Carolina to 149 passing yards on 17 completions. Arizona’s defense recorded three sacks and allowed the Panthers to convert on just 42.9% of their third down attempts.
The Cardinals’ offense put up 392 yards in the game, but Arizona’s defense couldn’t get off the field, as the Panthers ran for 243 yards on 36 attempts. Their struggles against the run are evident in the 6.8 yards per attempt they allowed. In the passing game, the Cardinals gave up two passing touchdowns.
Los Angeles Rams
With four straight wins, the Rams have improved to 9-6 and now sit atop the NFC West. After a week 12 loss to the Eagles, Los Angeles has bounced back with victories over the Saints, Bills, 49ers, and Jets. This streak includes a 44-42 win over Buffalo in week 14 and a 19-9 win over New York in week 16.
Heading into week 17, the Rams have an 81.2% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. They rank 12th in our power rankings and have a scoring margin of -1.2 points per game. Against the spread, they are 8-7 and have covered in four straight games.
Los Angeles Rams Stats
Heading into week 17, the Rams are 17th in the NFL in points per game (21.9) and 15th in yards per game (331.5). They rank 14th in both passing attempts and rushing attempts per game, with 224 passing yards per game (13th) and 107.5 rushing yards per game (20th). The Rams have struggled on 3rd down, ranking 23rd in conversion percentage (36.6%), and they are 22nd in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 6th in red zone attempts. They also rank 23rd in 1st quarter scoring.
In week 16, Matthew Stafford threw for 110 yards (14/19) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, posting a passer rating of 83. Kyren Williams rushed for 122 yards on 23 carries, while Puka Nacua had 8 catches for 56 yards. The Rams scored 13 points in the 4th quarter against the Jets, converting 5 of 10 3rd downs and 2 of 5 red zone attempts.
Even though the Rams’ defense allowed 246 passing yards to the Jets in their most recent game, they still came out on top with a 19-9 win. The Rams’ defense limited the Jets to 38.5% on third down and allowed just 1 touchdown. The Jets had 321 total yards and a completion percentage of 66.7% against the Rams.
Against the run, the Rams gave up just 75 yards on 20 attempts, which is an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. They also had one sack and one tackle for loss less than the Jets.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Cardinals are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Cardinals are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Rams have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cardinals’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Rams’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Cardinals vs. Rams Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | +195 | +222 | +5.5 | +6 |
| Rams | -238 | -273 | -5.5 | -6 |
4* Free Week 17 NFL Betting Prediction: Arizona +6
Our pick vs. the spread in this week 17 matchup between the Rams and Cardinals is to take the Cardinals to cover as road underdogs. The point spread line is sitting at +6 in favor of the Cardinals, and even though we have the Rams winning 21-20, the Cardinals’ point spread is our top pick.
For the over/under line, we are leaning towards taking the under, with a projected combined score of 41, which is well below the O/U line of 48 points.
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL Betting Tweet Of The Day
Looking for a Week 17 win at home. 🔑
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 27, 2024
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