Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice, but his status for Sunday remains uncertain. The good news for the Ravens, who have lost four straight, is backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will be available should Jackson not be able to play.
Los Angeles has figured out all of its woes over the past month, winning four straight to move to 11-4 and earn a one-game lead in the NFC West division.
Rams at Ravens Betting Analysis
On the Los Angeles side
The Rams overcame a poor performance from quarterback Matthew Stafford last week to score an important road win over Minnesota. While Stafford was intercepted three times, Los Angeles’ running game picked up the slack.
Los Angeles running back Sony Michel rushed for 131 yards and scored a touchdown. Cooper Kupp also picked up 109 receiving yards and is closing in on possibly being the first receiver to finish with over 2,000 receiving yards in a season.
The Rams’ offense has been effective all year. Los Angeles averages 27.7 points per game and gains 392.8 yards of total offense per game. On defense, Los Angeles has had issues despite its star power.
The Rams rank 16th in total defense, having allowed 5,087 yards this season. Los Angeles is 12th in the league in turnovers force, having created 21 takeaways.
On the Baltimore side
Forced to start third-string veteran Josh Johnson at quarterback, Baltimore took a beating at the hands of division rival Cincinnati, losing 41-21. The Ravens are in peril of missing the playoffs after dropping several close games during this four-game skid.
Baltimore has struggled to find a consistent running game with Jackson in and out of the lineup. Running back Devonta Freeman led the Ravens last week with 17 rushing yards. No Baltimore player has rushed for 100 yards since Jackson rushed for 100 in a 34-31 win over Minnesota Week 5.
The Ravens’ defense has seen its share of struggles, coming in 25th in terms of total defense. Baltimore allows its opponents to gain 366.1 yards per game. The Ravens have the league’s worst pass defense, allowing its opponents to gain 261.9 yards per game through the air.
Rams at Ravens Prediction
Sports Betting Sites have the Ravens as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 146.5 points. If Jackson can’t play, having Huntley back will be a big boost for Baltimore.
However, both of these teams have had a difficult time maintaining consistency. The big difference between the teams at this point of the season is the lineup.
Los Angeles has more players at its disposal and has been showing signs of major improvement over the past month. The Rams will take advantage of a down Baltimore team to cement their position at the top of the division.