For the first time in several seasons, there is reason to be optimistic for San Francisco 49ers fans. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looks like a revelation and remains undefeated as a starter in The Bay, as the 49ers are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS with the signal-caller under center. The 49ers could very well make that five consecutive victories when they visit the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
- The 49ers are 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against the Rams.
- The 49ers are 0-9 SU and 0-8-1 ATS in their last 9 games on the road against teams with winning records.
- The Rams are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as favorite.
Normally, the Rams would be massive favorites in this matchup but with their place in the playoffs locked up, coach Sean McVay has alluded to benching several starters. The Rams’ offensive line is the only group to start all five of the same players in every game this season, something that will likely change in order to keep the unit fresh for the playoffs. If Andrew Whitworth is on the bench – which seems likely – then you should expect Jared Goff and Todd Gurley to be doing the same.
The 49ers are coming off their most impressive performance of the season, as they torched the best defense in the NFL for 44 points – including 21 in the fourth quarter. During San Fran’s four-game winning streak, they are sixth in the league in scoring and yards per game while also sitting second in time of possession. A red-hot 49ers offense could continue to add to those numbers against a group of backups.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Rams were listed as 6.5-point favorites at Sportsbook and other online sportsbooks, with the total listed at one point at 35.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game picked a 27-18 victory for the Rams. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Francisco 49ers will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 8-7 versus the spread this season, while the Los Angeles Rams are 9-6 ATS. San Francisco is 7-8 against the OVER/UNDER total, while Los Angeles is 9-5-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs San Francisco injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 1-rated Rams and the No. 19-ranked 49ers, according to the NFL Power Rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Rams' No. 1-ranked offense (31 PPG) against a San Francisco 49ers defense that ranks No. 26 at 24.67 PPG. The Rams passing attack has averaged 245.8 yards per game, more than the 49ers give up through the air (241 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the 49ers own the league's No. 4-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 99.86 yards per game when on the road. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 20 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jimmy Garoppolo passed for 2 touchdowns in his team's last game in leading the 49ers past Jacksonville 44-33 on Sunday.
Jared Goff dusted the Titans secondary for 4 TDs last time out as the Rams defeated Tennessee 27-23 at Nissan Stadium.
- San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- San Francisco is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
- San Francisco is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
- Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
