We cap the NFL's Saturday Week 17 tripleheader with Cardinals vs. Rams props, and I have bets for each side of the matchup.
Kickoff in this NFC West matchup is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and the game will be broadcast on NFL Network.
I'm betting three overs and a 30-1 long shot. Let's get into my NFL picks.
Cardinals vs. Rams Player Props
- Marvin Harrison Jr. Over 3.5 Receptions (-140, FanDuel)
- Trey McBride Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-115, BetMGM)
- Blake Corum Over 14.5 Rushing Yards (-110, bet365)
- Blake Corum Last Touchdown Scorer (+3000, DraftKings)
Marvin Harrison Jr Over 3.5 Receptions (-140)
The Cardinals are the biggest underdogs of any team on Saturday’s slate and are likely to be playing from behind, which should mean plenty of passing attempts to get the ball up the field.
That should play into Marvin Harrison Jr.'s hands. With his receptions line at 3.5, we’ll be taking the over.
It’s been a bit of a slow year for the first receiver off the board in this year’s NFL Draft, but he has consistently seen volume, even if he’s not been hauling in as many as he’d like. He’s had five or more targets in all but two games this season, and in every game since Week 6.
Harrison has gotten 34 targets in the past four games and will continue to see targets with the Cardinals chasing the Rams.
Trey McBride Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
The Rams are in the bottom third of teams in the NFL against tight ends and rank eighth in most yards allowed per game to the position. They average 57.2 yards per game to tight ends, just over five yards less than Trey McBride’s line here.
However, McBride isn’t just any tight end, he’s a true target hog who sees a lot of looks from Kyler Murray.
McBride broke the record for most catches without a receiving touchdown in a single season, but he’s had a huge amount of targets, averaging 6.5 receptions and 68.4 receiving yards per game. The Cardinals will likely be playing from behind against a defense that hasn’t excelled against tight ends this season. I'm taking the over.
Blake Corum Over 14.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
The Cardinals haven’t been great against the run this year, allowing an average of 129.5 rushing yards per game. That should mean a good game for running back Kyren Williams, but with a high line of 91.5, we’re going to look at Blake Corum.
The rookie is very much the backup to Williams, but his role has increased over the past month. He’s had eight carries twice in the past month and has averaged 23.7 rushing yards per game in that span.
The Rams are trying to integrate him into the team and give Williams some much-needed rest, so Corum should be able to cover this low total.
Blake Corum Last Touchdown (+3000)
We’re doubling down on Corum with a huge +3000 wager. That said, it’s big odds for a reason, so I’d only recommend betting a small sprinkle on this.
The reasoning is simple: We've seen Corum’s role grow over the past month, and he’s yet to score his first touchdown in the NFL, something the team would surely like to change ahead of the playoffs.
We’re more likely to see Corum featured later in the game, especially if the team is already ahead of a couple of scores. We’re also likely to see the Rams run the clock if they hold a lead, meaning a higher chance for Corum to get carries. At such a large price, a speculative gamble on Corum to score the last touchdown feels like fun.
