The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet Sunday in week 2 NFL action at SoFi Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview
The San Francisco 49ers look for another road victory after smoking the Steelers in week 1. The 49ers look for their third 2-0 start in the last 5 years. Brock Purdy is completing 65.5 percent of his passes for 220 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel have combined for 184 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while George Kittle has 3 receptions. The San Francisco 49ers ground game is averaging 188 yards per contest, and Christian McCaffrey leads the way with 152 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, San Francisco is allowing 7 points and 239 yards per game. Deommodore Lenoir leads the San Francisco 49ers with 10 tackles, Drake Jackson has 3 sacks and Charvarius Ward has 1 interception.
San Francisco 49ers Team Facts
- The 49ers have won each of their last 11 games played on the West Coast.
- The 49ers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against NFC West opponents.
- The 49ers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four Week 2 games.
- The 49ers have lost the first quarter in each of their last two games as road favorites following a road win.
- The 49ers have won the first half in each of their last 11 September games as road favorites.
San Francisco 49ers Player Prop Facts
- Nick Bosa ranked 1st in the NFL in Sacks (18.5) last season
Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Rams also look for another win after upsetting the Seahawks on the road last week. The Rams look for their fifth 2-0 start in the last 6 years. Matthew Stafford is completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 334 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell have combined for 238 receiving yards on 16 catches, while Tyler Higbee has 3 receptions. The Los Angeles Rams ground game is averaging 92 yards per contest, and Kyren Williams leads the way with 52 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 13 points and 180 yards per game. Ernest Jones leads the Los Angeles Rams with 9 tackles, Aaron Donald has 0.5 sacks and Derion Kendrick has 1 pass deflection.
Los Angeles Rams Team Facts
- The Rams have won each of their last nine home games following a Division win.
- The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last six September games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- The Rams have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five Week 2 games.
- The Rams have won the first quarter in four of their last five Sunday games as underdogs.
- The Rams have won the first half in each of their last five Week 2 games.
Los Angeles Rams Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Stafford ranked 4th in the NFL in Completion Percentage (68.0) last season
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rams ranked 32nd in the NFL in yards per game (280.5) last season
- The Rams ranked T28th in the NFL in fumbles recovered (6) last season
- The 49ers ranked 1st in the NFL in points allowed per game (16.3) last season
- The 49ers ranked 1st in the NFL in yards allowed per game (300.6) last season
Randy’s Pick
I considered the Rams and the points based on what they did last week and the fact they’re a well coached team that can surprise from time to time. However, I do believe the 49ers performance is far more sustainable than what we saw from the Rams. Also, the 49ers have covered 7 of their last 9 games when a favorite of 7 or more points. The Rams have failed to cover 7 of their last 8 games when underdogs of 7 or more points. Trends aren’t everything, but sometimes they’re too glaring to ignore, and the line is what it is for a reason. Big number for a road team this early in the season, but I’ll grin my teeth and lay it.
