One of the most exciting NFL games this weekend could be the Los Angles Rams vs the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have won each of their last three games, while the Rams lost last weekend.
Ahead of this weekend’s matchup, here is an analysis of each team’s performance so far this year and some of the Rams vs Cowboys Best Bets, including both Rams and Cowboys picks.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys
Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys Matchup Information
The Dallas Cowboys are set to travel to Los Angeles to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 9, at 4:25 p.m. Sunday’s game is scheduled to be televised on FOX.
The Cowboys enter Sunday’s game with a 3-1 record so far this season, while the Rams are 2-2 so far in 2022.
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams played the San Francisco 49ers last weekend in San Francisco. The game didn’t unfold the way Los Angeles wanted it to, as the Rams lost 24-9 with only 257 offensive yards during the game.
Prior to last weekend’s game, the Rams had won two games in a row against the Arizona Cardinals and the Atlanta Falcons. Los Angeles’ season began with a 31-10 loss against the Buffalo Bills.
Rams in this NFL Season
The Rams have scored the third-fewest points per game in the NFL this season, averaging 17.5 points per game.
Meanwhile, the Rams’ defense is 16th and 18th in total yards and points allowed per game, respectively, this season.
Ahead of this weekend’s game, the Rams likely want to improve their performance in a few NFL team stats.
However, Los Angeles won the Super Bowl last season, and the Rams odds of reaching the playoffs are still good.
Key Injuries
- C Coleman Shelton (Ankle) – Questionable
- S Jordan Fuller (Hamstring) – Out
- C Brian Allen (Knee) – Questionable
- CB David Long, Jr. (Groin) – Questionable
- S Taylor Rapp (Ribs) – Questionable
Rams Betting Trends to Know
Los Angeles is 1-3 against the spread so far this season. The under is 3-1 in Rams games so far this year.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys’ only loss so far this season was against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the team’s first game of the year.
While the Cowboys lost that game 19-3, since then, Dallas has won three games in a row, including a 25-10 win against the Washington Commanders last weekend.
Lineup Breakdown
Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott hasn’t played since the Buccaneers game due to an injury. Since then, Dallas has averaged 22.7 points per game.
Cooper Rush has played at quarterback in each of the Cowboys’ other three games, and last week. Rush completed 15 of his 27 passes to go along with 223 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Rush has not yet thrown an interception this season, and leads that category of NFL player stats.
Dallas is currently within the Top 10 of all teams in the NFL in opponent points and total yards per game; so far this season, the Cowboys have allowed only 15.5 points per game.
Key Injuries
- QB Dak Prescott (Thumb) – Out
- LB Damone Clark (Neck) – Out
- S Donovan Wilson (Groin) – Questionable
- TE Jake Ferguson (Knee) – Questionable
- CB Jordan Lewis (Groin) – Questionable
- QB Dak Prescott (Thumb) – Out
- LB Damone Clark (Neck) – Out
- S Donovan Wilson (Groin) – Questionable
- TE Jake Ferguson (Knee) – Questionable
- CB Jordan Lewis (Groin) – Questionable
Cowboys Betting Trends to Know
In all but one of the Cowboys’ games so far this season, the total points in the game have finished under the over/under. So far this season, Dallas is 3-1 against the spread.
Rams vs. Cowboys Odds
The Los Angeles Rams are currently a 5.5-point favorite against the Cowboys in this weekend’s game. Dallas’ Moneyline is currently +196, while the Rams is -240.
The over/under ahead of Sunday’s game is currently 42.5, which could have an important impact on some of the Rams vs Cowboys Best Bets.
Rams vs. Cowboys Betting Picks
While Dallas Cowboys will begin Sunday’s game after three consecutive wins, the Rams have the advantage of playing at home on Sunday afternoon.
The Cowboys’ defense could give them an opportunity to win this weekend, but expect the Rams to improve to 3-2. (Los Angeles Rams)
Most Profitable Team
Both teams’ games last weekend did not exceed 40 total points, and both the Cowboys and Rams defenses played well last Sunday. As a result, the under could be one of the Rams vs Cowboys Best Bets. (Under)
The Rams are favored in Sunday’s game, but it could be unlikely they win by more than 5.5 points. Dallas’ defense could prevent the Rams from winning the game by that amount of points. (Dallas Cowboys)
Score Prediction: Rams 20, Cowboys 17
NFL Pick: Rams -5.5 (-110)
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