Two teams in the dumps meet in Week 7 when the Las Vegas Raiders head to Southern California to take on the Los Angeles Rams.
My Raiders vs Rams predictions expect running back Kyren Williams to remain L.A.'s top option against a poor Vegas run defense.
Here are my best NFL picks for Sunday, October 20.
Raiders vs Rams prediction
My best bet
Kyren Williams Over 90.5 rushing yards (-110 at BetMGM)
My analysis
The Los Angeles Rams aren’t having a great season — currently sitting at 1-4 — with injuries to Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp hurting them drastically on offense. However, despite the poor record, running back Kyren Wiliams has been a bright spot.
The 24-year-old has 95 carries for an average of 3.8 yards per carry in 2024, including six rushing touchdowns, which ranks third in the league behind only Alvin Kamara and Derrick Henry. With Matthew Stafford’s options limited out wide, Sean McVay has put the football in Williams’ hands a lot.
He’s really thrived over the last couple of games, too. Williams hit the Over in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears with 94 rushing yards, and in Week 5, he had 22 carries for 102 yards. There’s more than enough reason to believe the former Notre Dame standout will hit the Over again on Sunday.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ run defense ranks 23rd in the NFL, allowing 140.3 rushing yards per contest. Williams will get ample opportunity to do damage on the ground in Week 7, and I believe he’ll thrive.
Raiders vs Rams same-game parlay
Kyren Williams Over 90.5 rushing yards
Brock Bowers Over 5.5 receptions
Under 43.5
The Raiders traded Davante Adams to the New York Jets this past week, leaving them extremely thin at the wide receiver position. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers was their second-best option and now, he’ll become the top target for Aidan O’Connell.
Bowers is having a solid Year 1, reeling in 37 receptions for 384 yards already. Those are great numbers, and I expect them to skyrocket even more, given the lack of players in the WR room. The ex-Georgia Bulldog has hit the Over in four of his six appearances this season, compiling nine catches in Week 6 and eight in Week 5.
Las Vegas has no better choice with Adams gone. Bowers is proving his worth, and I firmly believe he'll easily hit the Over on Sunday.
Both Vegas and Los Angeles allow over 27 points per game, but they’re also hopeless offensively, averaging just 18.2 and 18.8, respectively. 43.5 isn’t the highest total, but both clubs struggle to produce offense.
Even if Cooper Kupp does play for the Rams, I don't see this one surpassing 40 points. For what it’s worth, the last meeting combined for just 33 points, although it was in 2022. A low-scoring affair is in the cards at SoFi Stadium.
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Raiders vs Rams odds
Raiders vs Rams live odds
Raiders vs Rams opening odds
- Spread: Las Vegas +6 (-110) | Los Angeles -6 (-110)
- Moneyline: Las Vegas +220 | Los Angeles -275
- Over/Under: Over 43.5 (-110) | Under 43.5 (-110)
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Raiders vs Rams spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Rams have covered the spread in four of their last five home contests
- Vegas has covered the spread just twice this season.
- The Over has hit in four of the Raiders’ last five outings, but the total is simply too tall for this game.
Raiders vs Rams betting trend to know
The Rams have hit the moneyline in six of their last eight games at home (+5.60 Units / 43% ROI). Find more NFL betting trends for Raiders vs. Rams.
Raiders vs Rams game info
| Location: | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Date: | Sunday, 10-20, 2024 |
| Kickoff: | 4:05 p.m. ET |
| TV: | CBS |
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