San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams prediction 1-7-24 NFL Picks

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers face off on Sunday in an NFL showdown at Levi’s Stadium. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Rams vs 49ers prediction.

Rams Still Playing for Something

The Rams have already clinched their playoff berth with the last victory, but they can clinch the sixth seed with a victory in this game. The Rams have won three games in a row but they almost blew the last game against the New York Giants. The Giants had a chance to tie the game with an extra point, but they ended up going for two and failing. Matthew Stafford completed 24 of his 34 passes for 317 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The Rams on the season are averaging 23.9 points while their defense is giving up 22.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. 

Rams Team Facts

• The Rams have won each of their last five games against NFC opponents.
• The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last four games played on the West Coast.
• The Rams have won the first half in each of their last six games.
• The Rams have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six road games against NFC West opponents.
• The Rams have lost the first quarter in five of their last six road games following a road win.

What Do the 49ers Have to Play For?

The 49ers have now locked up the top seed and they really don’t have anything to play for this game. With the top seed locked up, it wouldn’t be shocking if they were to rest some guys. The 49ers last game came against the Washington Commanders and they were able to secure the 27-10 victory. Brock Purdy again had a strong game completing 22 of his 28 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey did exit the game with a calf strain and it’s hard to imagine that he would play in this game with nothing on the line. The 49ers on the season is averaging 29.4 points while their defense is giving up 17.3 points per game. If Purdy doesn’t go, I would expect it will be Sam Darnold who will start under center. 

49ers Team Facts

• The 49ers have won each of their last 12 games against NFC West opponents.
• The 49ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven January games as home favorites.
• The 49ers have won the first quarter in each of their last four games at Levi’s Stadium against teams that held a winning record.
• The 49ers have won the first half in each of their last six home games against NFC opponents.
• The 49ers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five games as home favorites against NFC opponents.

Rams vs 49ers Betting Prediction

The Rams have so much more to play for, and they are going to be the team that finds success in this game. Matthew Stafford is going to clean up the interception issues, and Stafford is going to continue to throw for a ton of yards through the air. The Rams offense is going to score at least 24 points here, and that is going to be the difference here as Los Angeles is going to get the job done. Back the Rams against the spread to cash.