Detroit Lions vs LA Rams Pick
Our Lions vs Rams pick for Sunday, October 24, 2021 features former Ram QB Jared Goff going up against former Lion signal caller Matthew Stafford. Underdog Detroit is at +17 (-116). On the other hand, the home team LA can be found at -16.5 (-110). This is a huge spread for the NFL.
The winless Detroit Lions (0-6) are dealing with a substantial number of injuries on both sides of the ball. Their last game was against Cincinnati. They lost that contest by 23 points. Conversely, the LA Rams (5-1) come to this game with a slim injury report, as RB Sony Michel is questionable. The Rams’ one loss was to undefeated Arizona 20-37. LA has won their last two games. Last week, they took down the NY Giants 38-11.
Detroit vs Los Angeles – Stats
The average point deficit per loss for the Lions comes to 10.5 PG. Additionally, the average LA victory has been by 13.8 PPG. Our Lions vs Rams pick observes that Los Angeles is out-scoring Detroit 29.8-to-18.2 PPG. At the same time, the home team is allowing 21.2 PPG while the visiting Lions are giving up 28.7. On offense, the Rams are averaging 56 more yards in the air than Detroit and about 11 more ground yards per game.
Both defenses are allowing opponents approximately 400 yards per game with LA giving up about 10 more yards in the air. On the other hand, the visitors are permitting opponents approximately 25 more yards per contest in rushing. In terms of sacks, LA has recorded 18 and Detroit 13. Unlike Goff, who’s been sacked 15 times this season, Stafford is more mobile and better protected. He’s been brought down just six times.
Key Players - Lions vs Rams Pick
Stafford is out-pacing Goff in just about every passing category, including TD passes, 16-to-7. Both have tossed four picks. The Detroit rush attack is anchored by the duo of Jamaal Williams (2 TDs) and dual-threat D'Andre Swift (3 TDs). Swift is listed as questionable for this game. He has one receiving score, while tight end T.J. Hockenson, also questionable, and wideout Kalif Raymond each have caught two TD passes.
Stafford, who’s completing 69.5 percent of his passes, has tossed touchdown passes to six different receivers. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp leads the group with seven scoring receptions. At running back, Darrell Henderson Jr. (81 ATT, 372 YDs, 4.6 AVG. 4 TDs) is a solid ground gainer.
Detroit vs Los Angeles Defense
On defense, safety Tracy Walker III is a premium performer in just about every category, as is LB Alex Anzalone. Solid play by these two players could result in a closer score than anticipated. Corner Amani Oruwariye is a massive talent and game-changer.
For the Rams, DT Aaron Donald and LB Leonard Floyd are QB hasslers and run-stoppers. In terms of pass D, safety Taylor Rapp and corner Jalen Ramsey provide fine coverage.
Lions vs Rams Pick – Prediction
Our Lions vs Rams pick certainly likes LA in this matchup. However, we’re taking Detroit at +17.0 (-116). We think that Goff and the Lion defense will keep the deficit in this game at around 14.
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Detroit Lions vs LA Rams – Summary
Buffalo Bills – Spread -5.5 (-115)
