Rams vs. Packers Point Spread: NFL Week 12 Odds, Prediction
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Nik Kowalski
With a win this Sunday, the 8-3 Packers would become the second team in the NFC to nine wins. The 7-3 Rams will be in desperate need to keep pace with the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, who lead the NFC at 9-2.
Kickoff at Lambeau goes at 4:25 p.m. EST. Los Angeles is currently a 1-point favourite to win on the NFL odds. The over-under is set at 47.0.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
A lot of the reasoning behind the Rams being favoured against the NFC’s current No. 2 seed has to do with the injuries Green Bay is enduring. First, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a fractured toe and missed practice Wednesday, although he’s expected to play. Next, running back Aaron Jones (listed as limited) and star offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (still out of the lineup) are both dealing with knee injuries. Finally, Davante Adams was also limited Wednesday with an ankle injury.
The Rams have failed to cover in seven straight games versus the Packers and have lost six of those seven straight up. Green Bay’s also a perfect 4-0 at home this season, both straight up and against the spread.
Los Angeles Rams
Everything was smooth sailing a couple a weeks ago for the Rams. They were 7-1, competing for the NFC crown, and had a top MVP candidate in quarterback Matthew Stafford. Now they’re 7-3 after consecutive primetime losses, without receiver Robert Woods for the season, and have a trek up to Wisconsin to play Aaron Rodgers.
On the positive side, Cooper Kupp is still leading the NFL with 1,141 receiving yards. A bye week has also given Odell Beckham Jr. an extra week to learn the playbook after a two-catch, 18-yard Rams debut, and the same can be said about veteran linebacker Von Miller. Bottom line, L.A.’s stars need to come to play.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay lit it up on offence but just ended up on the wrong side of a “whoever has the ball last will win” game last Sunday. The Packers dropped 467 yards of offence headlined by a marvellous 385-yard, four-touchdown, zero-interception outing from Rodgers.
Green Bay’s still a top-five defence in points allowed per game (19.5) as well as passing yards allowed per game (213.2), so there’s nothing to worry about on that side, yet. The Rams’ offence is seventh in points per game (27.2) and are fourth in passing yards per game (289.3) too, making this contest must-watch television.
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