Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 15

Published Oct. 11, 2023 1:07 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The Los Angeles Rams (2-3) are solid favorites -- expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7) -- against the Arizona Cardinals (1-4) in a matchup of two division rivals. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 48.5.

Rams vs. Cardinals Odds & Betting Lines

Rams vs Cardinals Betting Information updated as of October 10, 2023, 7:33 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Rams	-7	-105	-115	48.5	-110	-110

Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Los Angeles (-7)
Pick OU: Under (48.5)
Prediction: Los Angeles 32 - Arizona 14

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Arizona

Game Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: 4:25 PM ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California
TV: Watch on FOX

Rams vs. Cardinals Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Los Angeles has tallied four wins against Arizona.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has scored 133 points against Arizona, while allowing only 79 points.

Los Angeles Betting Info

In five Los Angeles games this year, it has three wins against the spread.
Los Angeles games this year have eclipsed the over/under two times in five opportunities (40%).
The Rams have been moneyline favorites one other time this season, a game they won.
Los Angeles has yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -325 or shorter.
Looking at this matchup's moneyline, the Rams' implied win probability is 76.5%.

Rams Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	270 (1,350)	5
Rush yards	94 (470)	22
Points scored	22.4 (112)	13
Pass yards against	206.8 (1,034)	15
Rush yards against	120.6 (603)	20
Points allowed	21.6 (108)	16

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

On the ground, Kyren Williams averages 3.9 yards per attempt (26th in the NFL) and 59.6 yards per game for 298 total rushing yards. He has recorded five rushing touchdowns this season.
Williams has 24 targets, 13 catches, 105 receiving yards and one TD through the air.
Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,451 yards (fourth in the NFL), five touchdowns and five interceptions this year. He is averaging 290.2 yards per game and 7.1 per attempt, while completing 61.1%.
Puka Nacua has two touchdown catches this season, and has 46 receptions (first in the NFL) for 572 yards (second in the NFL) on 63 targets, while averaging 9.2 catches and 114.4 yards per game.
Tutu Atwell has racked up 279 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 24 catches on 40 targets. He's averaging 4.8 receptions and 55.8 yards per game.

Defense

On defense for the Rams, Ernest Jones has put up 53 tackles, eight TFL, and one sack in 2023.
Aaron Donald has 2.5 sacks (first on the Rams) to go with five TFL and 20 tackles.
Jordan Fuller has put up 34 tackles this year.
This season, Byron Young has 18 tackles and two sacks.

Arizona Betting Info

Arizona is 3-2-0 against the spread this season.
This year, the Cardinals have two ATS wins in three games as an underdog of 7 points or more.
Arizona games have gone over the total four times this year.
The Cardinals have won one of the five games they've played as underdogs this season.
Arizona is 1-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +260 or more on the moneyline.
The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 27.8% chance of a victory for the Cardinals.

Cardinals Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	185.8 (929)	29
Rush yards	143.2 (716)	6
Points scored	21.6 (108)	19
Pass yards against	251.4 (1,257)	26
Rush yards against	124.2 (621)	22
Points allowed	27.2 (136)	27

Arizona's Key Players

Offense

Joshua Dobbs is averaging 6.3 passing yards per attempt (27th in the NFL) and 196 yards per game this year, completing 65.8% of his passes on the way to 980 total yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions through five games.
He's added 142 yards on the ground (second on the Cardinals), with one rushing touchdown. He's averaging 28.4 yards per game and 5.3 per attempt.
Marquise Brown has 300 receiving yards and three touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) on 25 receptions, while being targeted 42 times.
In five games played this season, Michael Wilson has 15 catches (three receptions per game on 3.6 targets per game) for 255 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Rondale Moore has been targeted 17 times, resulting in 11 catches for 81 yards and zero receiving touchdowns.

Defense

Kyzir White has intercepted one pass to go with 48 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in 2023.
Dennis Gardeck has four sacks (first on the Cardinals) to go with five TFL and 16 tackles.
K'Von Wallace has intercepted one pass on top of 40 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended during the 2023 season.
Jalen Thompson has totaled two TFL, 26 tackles, and one interception.