The Rams (0-1) are heading to Arizona to take on the Cardinals (0-1) in an NFC West showdown. The Cardinals are coming off a close battle against Josh Allen and the Bills, while the Rams are coming off an overtime loss to an elite Lions team.
Matthew Stafford is looking to get his offense right despite the loss of Puka Nacua, who was just placed on IR. On the other hand, the Cardinals need to see more from their shaky defense, which gave up 34 points to the Bills last week.
Both teams must play with some early-season desperation to avoid 0-2 in one of the toughest divisions in the league.
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- Moneyline: Rams (-102) vs Cardinals (-118)
- Spread: Rams (+1) vs Cardinals (-1)
- Over/Under: Over 48 (-108)/ Under 48 (-112)
Rams vs Cardinals Prediction
Score Prediction: Rams 28, Cardinals 24
The Cardinals played a very close game against a much better Bills team but week one is often an anomaly. Kyler Murray was lackluster in what fans hoped would be a bounce-back season. Instead, he continued to impact the game on the ground but left much to be desired in the passing game. The Cardinals running game was also a mess as Kyler Murrays 57 rushing yards were enough to lead the entire team. Add an unproven defense that gave up the 4th most points in week one and it leaves little room for belief.
The Rams weren’t incredible last week but they do have a lot of recent success against the Cardinals. Since 2017 the Rams are 13-2 against their division rival. Matthew Stafford will not be afraid to let loose and move the ball through the air despite Nacua being out. Cooper Kupp is always putting up great numbers when playing the Cardinals and Kyren Williams should be able to bounce back after a rough week. On the other side of the ball, the Rams bring more experience and talent which should be enough to keep the Cardinals offense in check.
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Rams Moneyline (-102)
Los Angeles has a strong recent history of success against the Cardinals. They also boast a stronger defense and more experienced offense, putting them in the driver’s seat for this matchup. While the Cardinals may have a chance in this game, they appear to be underpowered in comparison.
Over 48 (-108)
The Rams had one of the best offenses in the NFL last season. Even though Nacua being out is a big loss, they should still be able to move the ball effectively on offense. The Cardinals just scored 28 points last week against a strong Bills defense. Both teams are expected to be aggressive on offense and will look to exploit each other’s weaker defenses.
Rams +1 (-110)
Kyler Murray has the talent to keep his team in the game, but taking the Cardinals to cover requires faith in a shaky defense and an inconsistent offense. The Rams have a better offense and a better defense, so they should be able to cover the spread. Taking the Rams could end up being one of the best bets this week.
Rams vs Cardinals Prop Bets with DraftKings
Colby Parkinson Over 3.5 Receptions (+125)
With Nacua out, Stafford will need to explore other options in the passing game. Parkinson had 4 receptions last week against a much stronger passing defense. He should be able to get open against a weaker linebacker group. The additional targets against a below-average defense should give Parkinson a chance to shine.
Marvin Harrison Jr Over 57.5 Yards (-120)
Harrison Jr has been in the news this week because of his lack of targets in week two. Kyler Murray and Drew Petzing need to get Harrison Jr involved and Murray acknowledged that. Harrison Jr. also took accountability saying he’s going to do better going forward. So Murray should look to get his receiver the touches and the Rams secondary will have a tough time containing him.
