New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction and Odds | Week 16 (12/21/2023)
On Thursday Night Football, the New Orleans Saints will play the Los Angeles Rams away from home in NFC action. With a 7-7 record and a two-game winning streak following their 24-6 victory over the New York Giants at home, the Saints sit second in the NFC South. With a 7-7 record, the Rams are second in the NFC West. They recently defeated the Washington Commanders 28-20 at home.
Who will win a crucial head-to-head match as both clubs are currently tied for the NFC Wild Card?
New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams Betting Odds and Match Details
Team
Spread
Total
MoneyLine
New Orleans Saints
+4
-110
O45.5
-105
+170
Los Angeles Rams
-4
-110
U46.5
-115
-200
**Odds Courtesy of ESPN Bet**
Fixture: New Orleans @ Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 21, 2023 @ 8:15 pm EST
Location: SoFi Stadium in Ingelwood, California
Key Stats
New Orleans Saints
Points Per Game: 22.
Points Allowed Per Game: 19.1
3rd Down Efficiency: 38.27%
4th Down Efficiency: 53.33%
Net Passing Yards Per Game: 231.3
Yards Per Pass Attempt: 6.8
Passing TDs: 19
Rushing Yards Per Game: 103.2
Rushing TDs: 11
Sacks: 30
Interceptions: 14
In an attempt to gain momentum, the New Orleans Saints are hoping to take the NFC South and earn a home playoff game. Throughout the season, their offensive has performed admirably and is composed of several key players.
The squad is tied for 12th place in the NFL with 22.1 points per game, and it is now 14th in passing yards per game (231.3) and 19th in running yards per game (103.2). They need quarterback Derek Carr, who has been performing admirably, completing 302 of 448 passes for 3,098 yards with 16 touchdown passes and seven interceptions (67.4 completion percentage).
The defense has been their strength as they are sixth in the league with 19.1 points per game. Cornerback Paulson Adebo has been doing very well as he has 55 total tackles (44 solo, 11 assisted) with 15 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a team-leading four interceptions.
Los Angeles Rams
Points Per Game: 23.4
Points Allowed Per Game: 22.1
3rd Down Efficiency: 41.89%
4th Down Efficiency: 60.00%
Net Passing Yards Per Game: 235.9
Yards Per Pass Attempt: 7.1
Passing TDs: 21
Rushing Yards Per Game: 121.3
Rushing TDs: 13
Sacks: 30
Interceptions: 8 The Los Angeles Rams have been doing well offensively as they are 11th in both passing yards (235.9) and rushing yards (121.3) per game. With an incredible offensive-minded coach like Sean McVay, they should be able to move the ball incredibly well.
Matt Stafford, the quarterback, has performed admirably and has been playing at a high level. He has completed 278 of 453 passes (61.4 percent) for 3,320 yards, 21 passing touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Puka Nacua, a rookie wide receiver with 87 receptions on 135 targets for 1,163 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and four touchdown catches, has emerged as a major factor in this.
They are now 19th in the NFL with 22.1 points allowed per game, indicating that their defense has been having some difficulties. Despite putting up some meaningless stats, All-Pro defensive end Aaron Donald has been performing rather well. He has 46 total tackles (23 solo and 23 assisted), 6.0 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and two pass breakups.
Game Prediction
The New Orleans Saints have been struggling with injuries, so it seems unrealistic to expect them to win when they are playing across the nation in a short week. Recently, these offenses have been operating at two very different levels: in their last four games, Los Angeles has scored 33.0 points, while New Orleans has averaged 22.8 points in their last five games. Pick the Los Angeles Rams to cover the spread in this game because they are 17-4-1 ATS in their last 22 December games.
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