Football fans look to the next week of the NFL schedule and prepare for Week 12 and Thanksgiving weekend action.
One of those games is the Los Angeles Rams traveling to Kansas City and taking on the Chiefs. The Rams look to find some kind of momentum while the Chiefs aim to extend their lead in the AFC West.
If you were looking for an analysis and breakdown of all the best Rams vs Chiefs betting picks? Look no further we got you covered!
Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Los Angeles Rams are having a historically bad season for having won the Super Bowl last year, while the Chiefs are adding another successful season to the Mahomes era in Kansas City.
This game seems like a foregone conclusion, but can Bryce Perkins come in for an injured Stafford and spark some life into this Rams team?
Los Angeles Rams Performance Recap and Analysis
The Rams are having an abysmal season this year. In case you weren’t a football fan, last year the Rams won the Super Bowl, though you wouldn’t be able to tell that from the standard that they are playing at, which has resulted in them currently sitting at the bottom of the NFC West in the NFL team standings with a 3-7 record.
When looking at the Rams’ stats, it’s hard to find something they are good at.
Rams’ Offense
The offense looks like a shell of its former self, currently ranked 29th in points per game at 16.8 and 30th in yards per game at 288. On the defensive side of the ball, the Rams are the 10th-best in the league in yards allowed per game.
However, they’re 17th in the league in points. A large contributing factor to that is the fact that the Rams are averaging 1.5 turnovers lost a game.
The turnovers are killing this Rams team, who have the 3rd worst turnover margin in the league.
Key Injuries
Matthew Stafford finds himself on the NFL injury report as he has been listed as out for this week’s game. Stafford has been battling injuries all year and hasn’t looked like his former self this season.
With the Rams out of playoff contention, expect them to take their time with Stafford’s neck injury to make sure he fully heals.
Betting Trends to Know
One trend to keep in mind when making your Rams vs Chiefs betting picks is that the Rams are currently 2-7-1 against the spread this year.
Kansas City Chiefs Performance Recap and Analysis
The Chiefs are off to another great year with Andy Reid at the helm and Patrick Mahomes under center.
The Chiefs Kingdom feels poised for yet another deep postseason run for their beloved Chiefs. When looking at the Chiefs’ standings, they have a firm grasp on first place in the AFC West with an 8-2 record and are currently on a four-game win streak. The red-hot Chiefs are looking to have a big game against the struggling Rams.
Chiefs’ Offense
The Kansas City Chiefs have the best offense in the NFL. There is no debate; pull up the NFL teams’ stats and look at them for yourself.
The Chiefs are ranked 1st in the league in points per game (30.0), yards per game (429.3), yards per play (6.5), 3rd Down conversion rate (51.69%), and TDs per game (3.7).
The only major category in which the Chiefs aren’t the best is the red zone TD rate, in which they are the 3rd best.
Chiefs’ Stats
Statistically, there is no competition for the Chiefs’ offense, especially the way that Mahomes is playing. Mahomes is putting up insane NFL player stats this year, currently having 3,265 yards, 28 TDs, and 7 INTs while maintaining a 78.4 QBR.
Key Injuries
The receiving core for the Chiefs is a little banged up as JuJu Smith-Schuster is on concussion protocol and is questionable for this week.
Also, Kadarius Toney is questionable with a hamstring injury. Add Hardman and Ross, who is on IR, and the list of Mahomes’ possible targets is starting to wear thin.
Betting Trends to Know
Though the Chiefs are 4-6 against the spread on the season, they did cover in their last home game.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs Odds
The Chiefs are coming in at -15.5 point favorites in the largest of the NFL point spreads this week. The Chiefs’ moneyline is currently -1150, while the comeback on the Rams is +750. The point total is set at 43 points.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Picks
- Moneyline
The Chiefs are a very good team and deserve the moneyline price that they are given. Add in the fact that the Rams are one of the worse, and it just seems like a lopsided matchup.
You aren’t getting much value, so unless you’re using it as a parlay leg, I’d probably not invest in the moneyline taking other Rams vs Chiefs betting picks.
NFL Pick: Chiefs (-1500)
- Over/Under
I don’t see the Rams being able to contribute much to the point total and believe that though dominant, the Chiefs won’t score the 35+ needed for the over to hit.
NFL Pick: Under 43 (-125)
- Spread
I have the Chiefs getting a large win in what, to me, is the most one-sided contest of all the NFL matchups this week.
The game being in Arrowhead is going to give a struggling offense extra issues to worry about. I am unsure if the Rams even find the endzone. Making the spread my favorite of my Rams vs Chiefs betting picks.
NFL Pick: Chiefs -15.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs Score Prediction
I have the Chiefs winning easily 28-9 over the Rams in what should be a fairly easy day in the office for Mahomes and company.
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