Rams Lions Betting – Upstart Rams Take Aim At NFC West Lead Against Winless Lions
After the worst season in franchise history, second-year head coach Steve Spagnuolo promised better days for the St. Louis Rams in 2010-11, and so far the defensive mastermind has delivered in a major way. The Rams are .500 at the quarter mark of their regular season, already surpassing last year’s futile winning mark, and have the chance to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC West with a win this Sunday against the winless Detroit Lions.
NFL Betting: St. Louis Rams @ Detroit Lions
Online Sports Betting: Rams +3
The Lions are another team with greater expectations for this year, and could very well be exactly where the Rams are right now if it wasn’t for a couple of key injuries and some bonehead plays by a couple of key offensive players. The most notable of those injuries is the one that quarterback Matt Stafford suffered a couple of weeks ago, which will keep him out for at least one more week. The loss of Stafford not only hinders the Lions’ offensive potential, it also eliminates the opportunity for football fans to have a look at two of the best college football betting quarterbacks from the previous two years go against one another.
Why To Bet On The Rams?
St. Louis is a team on the rise in the NFC, and although a postseason appearance may be a reach for this season, the franchise is certainly headed in the right direction. The key to the Rams’ early season success has undoubtedly centered around the phenomenal play of rookie quarterback Sam Bradford, who has improved his performance every week leading into last weekend’s career-high 289 yards and two touchdowns against the division rival Seattle Seahawks. Running back Stephen Jackson has also played a major role in the improvement of the offense, getting back to the four yards per carry mark. The Rams’ only two losses this season came by a combined six points, and it seems as though this team has figured out how to get over that hump with consecutive wins heading into this weekend.
Why To Bet On The Lions?
It has been a football betting season of missed opportunity once again early on for the Lions, who will head into this week with Shaun Hill as their starter. Matt Stafford completed 11-of-15 passes in the opener against the Chicago Bears before being knocked out for the following four games with a big hit, and that injury has taken its toll on the offense. Despite the injuries, the Lions came very close against the Packers last Sunday, and have now lost to Green Bay and Chicago by a combined seven points.
How The Game Will Play Out
While the Lions almost came all the way back against a good Packers’ team last week, the Rams represent a more determined, focused group, and will likely pull away above .500 for the first time in years.
Rams Lions Betting Pick: Rams
