Arizona Cardinals (7-8) vs. LA Rams (9-6)
December 28, 2024 8:15 pm EDT
The Line: LA Rams -5.5; Over/Under: +49
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The Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams meet in week 17 NFL action from SoFi Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an LA Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction.
Arizona Cardinals Recap
The Arizona Cardinals come into this game looking to bounce back after a 36-30 loss to Carolina to fall to 7-8 on the year. After this game, Arizona will head home to close out the season against the San Francisco 49ers.
Cardinals In Dire Need Of Bounce Back
Kyler Murray has thrown for 3,288 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions on 68.6% passing while also rushing for 518 yards and 5 touchdowns. James Conner has 1,090 rushing yards to lead Arizona along with 8 touchdowns while Trey McBride has a team-high 92 receptions for 958 yards and Marvin Harrison Jr. has 51 receptions for 726 yards and 7 TDs. Michael Wilson has 526 receiving yards and 4 TDs as well on the year. On defense, Budda Baker has a team-high 148 total tackles including 90 total tackles while Dante Stills has a team-high 4.5 sacks and Zaven Collins has 4 sacks. As a unit, Arizona’s defense has combined for 39 sacks and 12 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Arizona Cardinals will win
- The Cardinals have won each of their last three games played as underdogs on the West Coast.
- The Rams have lost 10 of their last 13 Week 17 games against NFC West opponents.
- The Cardinals have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs before a Division game.
- The Rams have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites against NFC West opponents.
Los Angeles Rams Recap
The Los Angeles Rams come into this one looking to build on their 19-9 win over the Jets last time out to improve to 9-6 on the year. After this game, the Rams will head home for an important matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Rams Win 4th Straight
Matthew Stafford has thrown for 3,573 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 66.6% passing while Kyren Williams has rushed for 1,243 yards and 13 touchdowns so far this season. Puka Nacua leads the Rams with 861 receiving yards along with 69 receptions and 3 TDs while Cooper Kupp has a team-high 66 grabs for 681 yards and 6 TDs and Tutu Atwell has 525 receiving yards. Demarcus Robinson also has 433 receiving yards with 7 TDs and another three Rams have 200+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Christian Rozeboom has a team-high 128 total tackles while Kobie Turner has a team-high 7 sacks. Braden Fiske and Byron Young each have 6 sacks and Kamren Kinchens has 3 interceptions. As a unit, the Rams’ defense has combined for 32 sacks and 11 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Los Angeles Rams will win
- The Cardinals have lost each of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The Rams have won each of their last seven games in December.
- The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games in December.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six December games against NFC West opponents.
LA Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction
I’m on the Rams here. I get the case to be made for the Cardinals in a division rivalry, but the Cardinals have been eliminated, and this game means everything for the Rams for a chance to win this division. The Cardinals losing to the Panthers might’ve been the nail in the coffin for me to just give up on this team to begin with but being eliminated doesn’t help matters. Give me the Rams here.
