Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night on NFL Network. The Rams playoff chances are slim, as they need to win their final two games and get some help, while the 49ers have already clinched a playoff berth. The 49ers are looking at more than just a playoff spot, as their goal is to beat the Rams and then beat Seattle next week to win the NFC West and also get the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs. Let’s look at Saturday’s game and NFL picks.
This NFL regular season game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California at 8:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019. The game will be televised on NFL Network.
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Odds Analysis
The 49ers opened up as a 6-point favorite and they are now a 6.5-point choice. The total has moved a little bit, as it opened at 46.5 and is down to 45. The Rams are coming off a very poor effort last week in a loss to Dallas, while the 49ers were shocked by the Falcons. This line of 6.5 points is the most the Rams have ever been listed as an underdog since Sean McVay took over as head coach. The 49ers beat the Rams in Los Angeles earlier this season by a score of 20-7.
Team Stats
The 49ers are 2nd in the NFL, averaging 29.9 points per game, while the Rams are just 13th, scoring 23.7 points per game. The 49ers are all about rushing, as they are 2nd in the league in rushing offenses, while the Rams are mainly a passing team, as they rank 6th in the league in passing offense.
The 49ers rank 4th in the NFL in points allowed at 18.4, while the Rams are 15th at 21.9 points per contest. The 49ers are first against the pass at 154.4 yards per game, while the Rams are 9th against the pass at 220.6 yards per game. Neither team has been that great against the run, as the 49ers rank 21st, while the Rams rank 23rd. One of the big differences between the teams is turnover margin, as the 49ers are +5, while the Rams are -6.
Series Notes
This will be the 141st matchup between the two teams and San Francisco currently leads the series 70-67-3. The 49ers will be looking to sweep the Rams for the first time since 2016.
NFL Trends
The Rams are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the NFC West. The Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The 49ers are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a home favorite. The 49ers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. the NFC West. The Rams are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in this series.
Looking at the total, the Under is 5-1 in the Rams last 6 vs. the NFC. The Under is 8-3 in the Rams last 11 road games. The Over is 6-1 in the 49ers last 7 vs. the NFC West. The Over is 4-1 in the 49ers last 5 games as a home favorite. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Francisco.
NFL Picks
This should be where the 49ers end the Rams playoff chances, but there is some concern about the San Francisco defense, as they are banged up on the defensive line and in the secondary. I still think the 49ers are the right side so I will lay the points with San Francisco, but I will hedge a little bit and also play the game to go over the total.
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