The New Orleans Saints (+3) are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams (-3) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This late afternoon matchup starts at 4:25 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action by tuning in to FOX.
Betting Preview: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams
New Orleans is a live dog and is currently getting 3 points in this Sunday NFC game. The Saints are also receiving +120 moneyline odds while the Rams are -140. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 53 points. If the favorite falls behind early on, it would likely create a nice live betting opportunity.
With the game’s total set originally at 54, the under has received most of the early sharp action.
The Saints are 0-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 1.0 unit so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 1-0.
The Rams are up 1.0 unit this season. The team is 1-0 ATS and also has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Saints are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Rams are also 1-0 SU.
The Saints are looking to stay unbeaten after a 30-28 win over Houston last weekTheir defense allowed the Texans to rush for 180 yards on 23 attempts, along with one rushing TD. DeAndre Hopkins had a productive day for the Texans in that one with 111 yards and two touchdowns on eight catches. On the offense, Drew Brees completed 32 passes on 43 attempts for 370 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Alvin Kamara (97 rushing yards on 13 attempts) led the ground attack while Michael Thomas (10 receptions, 123 yards) and Kamara (seven catches, 72 yards) manned the receiving duties in the win.
Los Angeles enters this one after just earning a 30-27 win over Carolina in Week 1. The team’s defense let the Panthers rush for 127 yards on 23 attempts, including three rush TDs. Christian McCaffrey torched the defense, recording 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 attempts, along with 81 yards on 10 catches for Carolina. For Los Angeles, Jared Goff completed 23-of-39 passes for 186 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Todd Gurley II (97 rushing yards on 14 attempts) and Malcolm Brown (53 yards on 11 carries, two TDs) mounted the running game as Robert Woods (eight receptions, 70 yards) and Cooper Kupp (seven catches, 46 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the win.
New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams Free NFL Pick
SU Winner: Rams, ATS Winner: Saints, O/U: Over
Team Betting Trends
- The New Orleans defense has twice as many sacks as Los Angeles this year (six to three).
- Both teams have yet to lose a fumble in 2019.
- The Saints created 26 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Rams put up 23 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Saints put up 4.3 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 3.6 to opponents.
- The Rams ran for 4.9 yards per carry last season and gave up 5.1 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
- The Saints logged 33 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Rams put up 32 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Over/Under for Los Angeles’ last match was 49.5. The over cashed in that 30-27 win over Carolina.
- The Over/Under for New Orleans’ last game was set at 51.5. The over cashed in the team’s 30-28 triumph over Houston.
