The Los Angeles Rams (1-0) and Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) will meet in NFL Divisional Round this Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will broadcast live on NBC and can be streamed on Peacock.
The Eagles are 6.5-point favorites over the Rams on the spread, with the over/under set at 42.5 total points. Philadelphia is a -305 favorite to win outright, while Los Angeles is +245 to pull off the upset.
The Rams handled business against the Vikings in the Wild Card Round despite having to play their "home" game in State Farm Stadium. Matthew Stafford led the way, throwing for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns in a blowout win to set up this Divisional Round game against the Eagles, who made easy work of the Packers. Jalen Hurts had 2 touchdown passes and the Eagles defense forced 4 turnovers.
Let's get into my Eagles vs. Rams predictions and NFL picks.
Rams vs. Eagles Prediction
Spread
I project this spread as Eagles -5. The Rams have greatly improved since these teams’ first matchup, so I show a point of value.
I can’t bet on Los Angeles, though, because of the conditions. It looks like it will be a wet game, and I’m not sure the Rams are well-equipped to compete in an environment like that.
Over/Under
I'm in line with the full-game total, but I'm betting the first-half under.
Neither offense starts well out of the gates, and the conditions will likely alter the Rams' offensive approach. For all the reasons I get into below, this is my favorite pick for the game.
My Pick: 1H Under 21.5 (-110)
Rams vs. Eagles Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Rams Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | +245 |
| Eagles Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | -305 |
- Rams vs. Eagles spread: Eagles -6.5
- Rams vs. Eagles over/under: 42.5 total points
- Rams vs. Eagles moneyline: Eagles -305, Rams +245
- Rams vs. Eagles best bet: 1H Under 21.5 (-110)
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Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Divisional Round Preview
Eagles' first-half Unders have been a popular play for me all season, and it’s one that cashed last week against the Packers.
Philadelphia scored just 10 points and held Green Bay scoreless, so it was an easy winner. The only touchdown in that half was also a product of the Packers fumbling the opening kickoff.
Saquon Barkley had a massive 255-yard showing on the ground in the first Eagles-Rams game in Week 12, but most of those yards came on two long touchdown runs in the second half. The Rams' run defense wore down after halftime; Barkley took advantage.
Offensively in general, the Eagles usually start slow. This season, the Eagles scored just 12.4 points per first half, which put them right around the middle of the league. The good news for this matchup is that Los Angeles averaged just 8.6.
Against the Vikings last week, Matthew Stafford came out hot. The game was indoors, and the Rams protected Stafford well enough to the point that he was thriving and eventually put the game out of the Vikings’ reach.
This game will be outdoors, though, and head coach Sean McVay’s offensive game plans for cold games in the elements has typically been run-heavy and conservative. It wouldn’t shock me if McVay didn’t think the passing game could replicate last week’s performance and he came out focusing on the ground game.
The Rams still could have issues in protection when they do pass, and the Eagles' cornerbacks and pass defense as a whole have been excellent this season. It’s not a great setup for a great offensive performance for Los Angeles.
The Rams have struggled in the red zone this season. If they make it inside the 20-yard line, this isn’t the defense and these won’t be the conditions that lead me to believe they’ll be able to find the answer.
Also, while Joshua Karty has been good of late, he is a rookie kicker making his first outdoor playoff appearance. Jake Elliott also hasn’t been great this season for the Eagles.
Offensively for the Eagles, Jalen Hurts hasn’t looked right of late, especially last week against the Packers in his first game back after a three-week absence due to a concussion. Also, we don’t know if A.J. Brown is 100% healthy at this point.
The Rams love to play zone defense, which tends to allow fewer touchdown passes. Los Angeles also doesn’t give up many big plays.
The Rams are 12-6 to the first-half under this season, and the Eagles are 11-7, making both of these teams among the most profitable in the NFL this season for this bet.
I was hoping this number gets up to 23, but it has gone done with some potentially inclement weather in Philadelphia.
My Pick: 1H Under 21.5 (-110) | Bet to Under 21.5
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