The Los Angeles Rams go on the road to play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is looking to get revenge against his former team. In last season's Wild Card round, the Lions topped Los Angeles 24-23 and Stafford was booed by the Lions crowd. During the 2023 campaign, both teams were able to put up points consistently. The Lions were fifth in the NFL in scoring (27.1), while the Rams were eighth with 23.8 points per game.
Kickoff from Ford Field in Detroit is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Detroit is a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Rams vs. Lions odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 53.5. Before locking in any Lions vs. Rams picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Rams vs. Lions 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Lions vs. Rams:
- Lions vs. Rams spread: Detroit -4.5
- Lions vs. Rams over/under: 53.5 points
- Lions vs. Rams money line: Lions -210, Rams +175
- DET: Lions have covered the spread in 16 of their last 21 games
- LAR: Rams are 13-5-2 ATS in their past 20 games played in September
- Rams vs. Lions picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Lions can cover
The Lions' dynamic passing attack is headlined by receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The USC product provides this squad with a crafty pass-catcher who has a knack for creating separation with ease. In 2023, he was tied for second in the NFL in receptions (119), third in receiving yards (1,515), and tied for fourth in receiving touchdowns (10). He had at least seven catches in 12 games last season including the playoffs.
Tight end Sam LaPorta was immediately dominant as a rookie last season for the Lions. LaPorta already has a connection with Jared Goff and has become a safety blanket in the middle of the field. Last year, he had the most receptions by a rookie tight end (86) with 889 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He supplied six games with at least 60 receiving yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Rams can cover
Head coach Sean McVay loves to have a reliable running game and that was apparent last season. The Rams finished the season 11th in rushing yards per game (120.3) and eighth in rushing touchdowns (18). Running back Kyren Williams was the main difference maker in the backfield. Williams has light feet and quickness which makes him tough to bring down. The Notre Dame product was third in the NFL in rushing yards (1,144) and tied for seventh in rushing touchdowns (7).
Despite having Williams on the field, that didn't stop the Rams from adding more to the backfield. Los Angeles selected running back Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Corum was dominant at the collegiate level. He has excellent vision and plays with good timing. In four seasons at the University of Michigan, Corum totaled 674 carries for 3,737 rushing yards, and 58 touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Rams vs. Lions picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over the total, projecting the teams to combine for 54 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations. Head to SportsLine to see its NFL picks.
So who wins Rams vs. Lions on Sunday Night Football, and which side of the spread cashes almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Rams vs. Lions spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks, and find out.
