The San Francisco 49ers (6-7) will visit the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) in an NFC West matchup on Thursday night. The Rams have won two straight games and six of their last eight. Last Sunday, Los Angeles beat the Buffalo Bills, 44-42, even with Josh Allen scoring six total touchdowns. The 49ers got back into the win column last time out after losing three straight games after defeating the Chicago Bears, 38-13, in Week 14.
Kickoff from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. San Francisco is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Rams vs. 49ers from the SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 48.5. The Niners are -147 moneyline favorites (risk $147 to win $100), while the Rams are +124 underdogs (risk $100 to win $124). Before making picks between the Rams and 49ers, be sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting tips from SportsLine expert Micah Roberts, considering his dominance of picks involving the 49ers.
Micah Roberts has worked in the Las Vegas sports betting industry for more than 20 years, including a 13-year stint as chief book officer of Station Casinos. Armed with an elaborate network of sources, Roberts has unmatched information across multiple sports. Most importantly, Roberts knows the pulse of the 49ers. In fact, he’s an incredible 26-6 (+1938) in his last 32 picks in games involving San Francisco. Anyone who has followed him on sportsbooks and betting apps is way up there.
Now, Roberts has focused on Rams vs. 49ers and just revealed their coveted NFL picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see their picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines for 49ers vs. Rams:
- Difference between 49ers and Rams: San Francisco -2.5
- 49ers vs. Rams plus/minus: 48.5 points
- 49ers vs. Rams money line: San Francisco -147, Los Angeles +124
- LAR: The Rams are 6-7 against the spread this season
- SF: 49ers are 5-8 against the spread this season
- 49ers vs. Rams Picks: See Picks at SportsLine
Why the Rams can cover
Los Angeles has an explosive passing attack. The Rams are ninth in the NFL in passing offense (237.7) and quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the way. Stafford is fifth in the NFL in passing yards (3,303), 10th in passing touchdowns (19) and eighth in QBR (65.6). He has thrown for more than 200 yards in five consecutive games.
Receiver Puka Nacua is a crafty route runner with the athleticism to win at all three levels. He leads the team in receiving yards (708) with 54 receptions and three touchdowns. The 23-year-old has surpassed 100 receiving yards in three of his last four games. Receiver Cooper Kupp provides the offense with another reliable receiver. Kupp has a team-best 63 receptions for 657 yards and six touchdowns. He has five games with at least 80 yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the 49ers can cover
San Francisco ranks fourth in total offense (378.5) and seventh in both passing offense (239.6) and rushing offense (138.9). Quarterback Brock Purdy ranks 12th in the league in passing yards (3,032) and sixth in QBR (68.7) with 15 touchdown passes. He has three games with more than 300 yards this season.
Tight end George Kittle gives them a consistent offensive weapon. He leads the team in receiving yards (800) and ranks fourth in receiving touchdowns (8). He has surpassed 80 receiving yards in four of his last six games. Last week, he finished with six catches for a season-high 151 yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Rams vs. 49ers picks
Roberts has analyzed Rams vs. 49ers from every possible angle. He’s leaning down in point totals and has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. Find out what it is and which team to support at SportsLine.
So who wins Rams vs. 49ers on Thursday Night Football and what critical X factor makes one side of the spread more affected? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Rams vs. 49ers stretch back, all from the expert who is an incredible 26-6 on picks involving San Francisco, and find out.
