Overview of the game
The Arizona Cardinals travel to Los Angeles to battle the Rams in an NFC West postseason matchup on Monday.
Last games records
Arizona lost last week against the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 38-30. The Cardinals finished the regular season just one game behind the Rams for the division lead.
The Rams were narrowly defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in a heartbreaking 27-24 contest. But Los Angeles was still able to wrap up the NFC West and clinch home-field advantage in this matchup against Arizona.
Matchup Information
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 P.M. EST. on Monday, January 17th, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.
Cardinals at Rams Betting Analysis
Arizona Cardinals Betting Analysis
The Cardinals were unable to overcome the Seahawks a week ago. They allowed 38 points against an underwhelming Seattle offense in what was a forgettable game for Arizona.
However, there have been too many forgettable games over the past couple of months for the team, as they finished the season with a 1-4 record over their last five games. That record was certainly a far cry from their 7-0 start to the season.
One of their main struggles has been scoring touchdowns in the endzone. They had the 10th worst touchdown conversion rate in the red zone in the entire NFL this year. Relying on field goals on a consistent basis is not the mark of a championship-caliber team.
Both of their running backs in James Conner and Chase Edmonds are questionable for Monday night’s affair as well. However, they will be on the field unless their injuries are truly serious, given the important nature of this game.
Arizona still features a strong defense despite the team’s overall recent struggles. They need a strong effort against a lethal Rams passing attack if they hope to emerge victorious on the road.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Analysis
The Rams came up just a bit short last week against San Francisco. Nonetheless, they are still the division champions.
Los Angeles has relied on their offense all season to lead them to victories. The duo of Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp has proved lethal at times, and the Rams are tremendous at finding ways to score.
They also play a very clean brand of football. The Rams are one of the least penalized teams in the NFL, which bodes well for winning games on a consistent basis. On the other side, Arizona is one of the most penalized teams in the league.
A late pass interference or holding call could dramatically change the trajectory of this game, so this will be something to keep in mind when watching this contest.
Overall, the Rams are the betting favorites against the Cardinals at home. The teams went 1-1 against each other this season, but the Rams ended their regular season on a far better note by winning five of their last six games.
They will look to keep rolling in the first round of the playoffs against their division rival.
Team Updates
Losing safety Jordan Fuller last week due to a season-ending ankle injury weakens an already questionably Rams defensive unit. Their secondary is especially thin, so it will be interesting to see if Kyler Murray and the Arizona offensive attack can take advantage.
Aaron Donald logged a DNP (did not participate) on Thursday, but fortunately for the Rams, that was only to provide him with extra rest.
Running back Chase Edmonds was limited in practice while James Conner was absent from practice. But as we mentioned before, both are hopeful they can play on Monday.
- Arizona is 10-7 ATS this season.
- Arizona is a league-leading 8-1 ATS away from home.
- The Cardinals are 6-0 ATS as an underdog.
- Los Angeles is 8-9 ATS this year.
- The Rams are 4-4 ATS at home.
- They are 6-9 ATS as a favorite.
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview
Los Angeles is a four-point favorite according to the majority of top sportsbooks. However, this is a game that could go either way, given that these two teams were separated by just one game this season.
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams Betting Prediction
Take the Los Angeles Rams -4.
How to Bet on Cardinals at Rams
The moneyline will likely be in the high 100’s for most sportsbooks you will use if you decide to bet on the Rams. While Arizona could be a sneaky good underdog pick, the Rams offensive firepower should help them earn the win at home.
Los Angeles should be able to cover in this game.
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