Rams vs. Steelers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 22

Published Oct. 18, 2023 1:06 p.m. ET

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The Los Angeles Rams (3-3) are considered favorites (-3) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) on October 22, 2023, starting at 4:05 PM ET, airing on FOX. The game has an over/under of 43.5 points.

Rams vs. Steelers Odds & Betting Lines

Rams vs. Steelers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Los Angeles (-3)
  
• Pick OU: Under (43.5)
  
• Prediction: Los Angeles 22 - Pittsburgh 18

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Pittsburgh

• Game Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
• Time: 4:05 PM ET
• Venue: SoFi Stadium
• Location: Inglewood, California
• TV: Watch on FOX

Rams vs. Steelers Recent Matchups

• In their last five head-to-head bouts, Pittsburgh has won against Los Angeles four times.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Pittsburgh has tallied 118 points versus Los Angeles, while giving up only 75 points.

Los Angeles Betting Info

• In six Los Angeles games this year, it has four wins against the spread.
• The Rams have won their only game this season when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
• Los Angeles games this year have hit the over on two of six set point totals (33.3%).
• The Rams have been moneyline favorites in two other matchups this season, and they won both.
• Los Angeles has played as a moneyline favorite of -162 or shorter in only one game this season, which it won.
• The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Rams a 61.8% chance to win.

Rams Stats

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

• Kyren Williams' rushing output this season includes 456 yards (fourth in the NFL) and six TDs. He's averaging 76.0 yards per game and 4.7 per attempt (14th in the NFL).
• He has hauled in 13 passes (on 24 targets) for 105 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 17.5 receving yards and 2.2 catches per game.
• Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,677 yards (third in the NFL), six touchdowns and five interceptions this year. He is averaging 279.5 yards per game and 7.4 per attempt, while completing 61.2%.
• In the passing attack, Puka Nacua, has racked up 598 receiving yards (fourth in the NFL) and two touchdowns after catching 50 balls (first in the NFL) on 70 targets. Per game, he's averaging 99.7 yards and 8.3 receptions in six games.
• Tutu Atwell has racked up 309 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 25 catches on 41 targets. He's averaging 4.2 receptions and 51.5 yards per game.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Ernest Jones has 63 tackles, 8.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in 2023.
• Aaron Donald has 25 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this season.
• Byron Young has recorded 24 tackles and three sacks this year.
• This season, Jordan Fuller has 39 tackles.

Pittsburgh Betting Info

• Pittsburgh has covered the spread in a matchup three times this season (3-2-0).
• The Steelers have been underdogs by 3 points or more two times this season and have covered the spread every time.
• Pittsburgh games have gone over the total once this season.
• The Steelers have won three of the four games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Pittsburgh has played as an underdog of +136 or more once this season and won that game.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Steelers have a 42.4% chance to win.

Steelers Stats

Pittsburgh's Key Players

Offense

• Through five games played this year, Kenny Pickett has totaled 1,027 passing yards, while throwing five touchdowns against four interceptions and completing 59.7% of his passes.
• George Pickens has 393 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 22 receptions, while being targeted 40 times.
• Jaylen Warren has yet to score a rushing touchdown this season, but has totaled 124 rushing yards (24.8 per game and 3.6 per attempt).
• Warren's stat sheet includes 21 receptions (4.2 per game) on 25 targets for 166 yards (33.2 per game), though he has not found the end zone through the air.
• Najee Harris puts up 49.4 rushing yards per game over five games (247 total yards), but has yet to score a rushing touchdown.

Defense

• In 2023, T.J. Watt has recorded 8.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 15 tackles through five games. He ranks first in the NFL in sacks.
• Cole Holcomb has 34 tackles and 3.0 TFL. He is second on the Steelers in tackles.
• Kwon Alexander has 34 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in the 2023 season. He is second on the Steelers in tackles.
• Alex Highsmith has 2.0 sacks (second on the Steelers) as well as 2.0 TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.

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