This weekend, the Cardinals and Rams will play against each other for the second time this season. Los Angeles Rams won against the Cardinals 20-12 on September 25th.
Ahead of this weekend’s game, here is an analysis of each team’s season and information on Rams vs Cardinals betting.
Arizona Cardinals Season Forecast
The Arizona Cardinals will enter this weekend’s game against the Rams after back-to-back losses in their most recent two NFL matchups.
The Cardinals are 3-6 so far this season; as a result, they are last in the NFC West according to NFL standings. Arizona lost 31-21 to the Seattle Seahawks at home in their most recent game.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray completed 25 of his 35 passes last weekend but only had 175 passing yards and, as a result, averaged five yards per passing attempt.
Overall, the Cardinals had 262 yards of total offense while allowing the Seahawks to gain 421 yards.
NFL Team Stats
Arizona is 17th in the scoring offense category of NFL team stats, averaging 22.6 points per game, and the Cardinals average only 4.9 yards per game, which is the 28th best in the NFL.
So far this season, the Cardinals’ defense allows 26.8 points per game, which is the second most in the NFL. Arizona currently allows 368.9 yards per game, which is the seventh most in the league.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Cardinals’ moneyline began this week at +152.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far this week, Arizona’s moneyline has changed to +104. This could be because the Rams lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend.
What Will Make This Bet Lose
Arizona has lost two games in a row, including one game in which they were the favorite.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Cardinals vs Rams spread began this week at Cardinals +3.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far this week, the Cardinals vs Rams spread has changed to Cardinals +1.5. This could continue to change before the game due to each team’s NFL injury report.
What Will Make This Bet Lose
Arizona has lost the last two games against NFC West opponents by 10 points.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s game began at 43.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The over/under for this weekend’s game is now 41.5. This could be because the Cardinals scored only 21 points last weekend, while the Rams scored 13 points.
What Will Make This Bet Lose
While Arizona only scored 21 points last weekend, their last three games have resulted in more than 41.5 total points being scored.
Cardinals Betting Trend to Know
The Cardinals are 4-5 against the spread this season. In the Cardinals, last three games, the over is 3-0.
Los Angeles Rams Season Forecast
So far in 2022, the Los Angeles Rams are 3-5 after the first eight games of their NFL schedule in their first season since winning the Super Bowl.
Similarly to the Cardinals, Los Angeles will enter this weekend’s game after losing back-to-back games.Last weekend, the Rams lost 16-13 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rams Previous Games
Los Angeles led the game 13-9 with only 12 seconds left in the game, but a Tampa Bay touchdown with nine seconds remaining resulted in Los Angeles losing the game.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,928 passing yards, which is currently 15th in that category of NFL player stats.
Rams’ Defense
Stafford has thrown eight touchdowns and eight interceptions so far this season.In 2022, the Rams’ defense allows 21.6 points per game, which is currently the 16th-best in the NFL.
Los Angeles’ defense has been even better in terms of yards allowed per game, 312.4, which is currently the eighth-best in the NFL.
Moneyline
Opening Line
Los Angeles’ moneyline began this week at -182.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
After opening at -182, the Rams’ moneyline has changed to -124. This could be because the Rams have lost two of their last three home games.
What Will Make This Bet Lose
The Rams have lost their two most recent games against NFC West opponents.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Rams began this week as a three-point favorite in this weekend’s game.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, the Cardinals vs Rams spread has changed to Los Angeles -1.5. This could be because the Rams have lost their most recent two games.
What Will Make This Bet Lose
Los Angeles is 0-2 against the spread in their last two games against NFC West opponents.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s game began this week at 43.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The current over/under for this weekend’s game is now 41.5. This could be because Los Angeles has scored 14 points or less in their last two games.
What Will Make This Bet Lose
Two of the Rams’ last three games have finished with fewer than 41.5 points.
Rams Betting Trend to Know
The under is 5-1 in the Rams’ last six games. Los Angeles is 2-5-1 against the spread so far this season.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray’s over/under for completions is currently 23.5. He has completed more than 23 passes in his last two games, so this could make sense as one of this weekend’s Cardinals vs Rams picks.
Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp had only four receptions when these two teams played each other earlier this season, and his over/under for receptions this weekend is 8.5.
Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford’s over/under for passing yards is 268.5, and he has not thrown for at least 269 yards in a game since a 24-10 win against the Dallas Cowboys on October 16th.
This weekend’s game will have a significant impact on each team’s season and whether or not one of these teams can reach the playoffs this year.
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