Bills vs. Rams 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 8

Bills vs. Rams 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 8

Updated Dec. 8, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET
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The Buffalo Bills (10-2) will be trying to continue a seven-game winning run against the Los Angeles Rams (6-6). The Bills are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4). The predicted point total for the matchup is 50.

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Bills vs. Rams Odds & Betting Lines

Bills vs Rams Betting Information updated as of December 8, 2024, 10:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Bills -4 -107 -124 50 -108 -123

Bills vs. Rams Prediction & Pick

  • Pick ATS: Bills (-4)
  • Pick OU: Under (50)
  • Prediction: Bills 28 - Rams 19

How to Watch Buffalo vs. Los Angeles

  • Game Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
  • Venue: SoFi Stadium
  • Location: Inglewood, California
  • TV: Watch on FOX
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bills vs. Rams Recent Matchups

  • In their last five head-to-head meetings, Buffalo has defeated Los Angeles four times.
  • In their last five head-to-head matchups, Buffalo has racked up 141 points versus Los Angeles, while allowing only 75 points.

Buffalo Betting Info

  • In 12 Buffalo games this year, it has eight wins against the spread.
  • The Bills are 4-2 ATS this season when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
  • Buffalo has combined with its opponent to hit the over in 58.3% of its contests this year (seven times in 12 games with a set point total).
  • The Bills have won each of the nine games they were the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Bills have a 65.8% chance to win this contest, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Bills Stats

Stat Average (Total) Rank
Pass yards 219.9 (2,639) 17
Rush yards 127.6 (1,531) 11
Points scored 29.6 (355) 4
Pass yards against 199.7 (2,396) 8
Rush yards against 121.9 (1,463) 18
Points allowed 18.7 (224) 6

Buffalo's Key Players

Offense

  • Josh Allen has passed for 2,691 yards, 20 touchdowns (seventh in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He averages 224.3 yards per game and 7.6 per attempt, while completing 64.6% of his passes.
  • He has also rushed for 334 yards (third on the Bills) and added six touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 27.8 rushing yards per game.
  • James Cook's rushing statline this season includes 703 yards and 11 TDs. He's averaging 63.9 yards per game and 4.7 per attempt (13th in the NFL).
  • Cook's 32 targets in the passing game have turned into 26 catches (2.4 per game) for 195 yards (17.7 per game) and one touchdown.
  • In the passing game, Khalil Shakir, has racked up 629 receiving yards and two touchdowns after pulling down 60 balls on 73 targets. Per game, he's averaging 57.2 yards and 5.5 receptions over 11 games.
  • In the ground game, Ray Davis averages 4.3 yards per attempt (20th in the NFL) and 28.5 yards per game for 342 total rushing yards. He has scored three rushing touchdowns this season.
  • He's added 11 catches (on 12 targets) for 153 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 12.8 receiving yards and 0.9 receptions per game.

Defense

  • Over on defense, Gregory Rousseau has 41 tackles, 15 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 2024.
  • Dorian Williams has 95 tackles and five TFL.
  • This season, Damar Hamlin has put up two TFL, 70 tackles, and two interceptions.
  • This season, Terrel Bernard has 66 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.

Los Angeles Betting Info

  • Los Angeles is 5-7-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Rams have covered the spread once this season when underdogs by 4 points or more (in two chances).
  • Los Angeles' games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this year.
  • The Rams have won two of the six games they've played as underdogs this season.
  • The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 38.5% chance of a victory for the Rams.

Rams Stats

Stat Average (Total) Rank
Pass yards 230.8 (2,770) 11
Rush yards 100.2 (1,202) 26
Points scored 21.2 (254) 21
Pass yards against 215.3 (2,584) 15
Rush yards against 144.2 (1,730) 28
Points allowed 24.2 (290) 21

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

  • Kyren Williams has rushed for 10 touchdowns this year, and has racked up 926 total rushing yards (77.2 per game and 4.2 per carry).
  • Kyren Williams' contributions include 26 receptions (2.2 per game) on 32 targets for 145 yards (12.1 per game) and two receiving touchdowns.
  • Matthew Stafford has 2,983 passing yards (which ranks eighth in the NFL), 17 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) and seven interceptions. His completion percentage is 66% and he averages 248.6 yards per game and 7.3 per attempt.
  • Cooper Kupp has recorded 565 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 58 receptions, while being targeted 83 times on the season.
  • Demarcus Robinson has been targeted 53 times, resulting in 28 catches for 433 yards (sixth in the NFL).

Defense

  • In 2024, Jared Verse has put up 54 tackles, 11 TFL, and 4.5 sacks through 12 games.
  • Christian Rozeboom has one interception on top of 101 tackles, four TFL, and four passes defended.
  • Quentin Lake has 93 tackles, one TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended in the 2024 season.
  • Kobie Turner has 53 tackles, seven TFL, five sacks, and four passes defended.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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