Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: Betting odds, lines, picks and predictions

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray scrambles towards the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 18.
(David Becker / Related Press)

Each Los Angeles groups head into Week 3 with 1-1 data and a very good alternative to get on the plus aspect of .500. The Rams are 3½- or 4-point favorites towards the Cardinals heading into the primary of six video games towards NFC West opponents.

Two weeks into the season, we’ve seen massive upsets, shocking 2-0 groups, unsurprising 0-2 groups and numerous sloppy soccer with few groups taking the preseason severely. The extra video games we get, the extra the whole lot ought to settle in, hopefully resulting in a bit extra predictability for bettors.

Los Angeles Rams (-3.5, 48.5) at Arizona Cardinals

Arizona’s unbelievable comeback final week was capped off by a game-winning scoop-and-score in additional time, because the Raiders coughed it up on the fringes of field-goal vary. That potential kick might have been a game-winner for Las Vegas and this line doubtless would have been 4.5 or 5. As an alternative, the Cardinals walked it off and erased a 16-point deficit with lower than 9 minutes left within the fourth quarter.

That is the place you actually wish to take note of overreactions within the betting market. The Rams beat the Falcons by solely 4, however Atlanta scored 17 factors in rubbish time, because the Rams led by 25 factors late into the third quarter. Positive, there are issues for the Rams, who dedicated three extra turnovers and in addition had a significant particular groups mishap with a blocked punt returned for a landing. Matthew Stafford additionally appeared much more snug and Los Angeles cashed in on 4 of 5 red-zone alternatives.

The dearth of consideration to particulars was disappointing, however the Rams capitalized on their possibilities and constructed a pleasant cushion earlier than getting careless. Even skilled, successful groups want a reminder from time to time about taking part in 60 minutes, and we must always see a greater effort this week towards the Cardinals, who've allowed essentially the most factors within the NFL and rank within the backside 5 in yards per play allowed.

The Cardinals have one of many league’s worst secondaries on paper and have just one sack to go together with zero interceptions. This ought to be a get-right sport for the Rams, who're loaded with expertise, however have to begin minimizing the errors.

Choose: Rams -3.5

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