Our team of BettingPros experts have crunched the numbers and come up with their thoughts on each of the Week 6 games. Here’s a closer look at their top early picks and predictions for Cardinals vs. Rams.
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Top NFL Early Week Expert Picks & Predictions: Cardinals vs. Rams
Cardinals @ Rams - Sunday, October 15 - 4:25 PM EST
Current Consensus Lines - LA -6.5; O/U 48
Cardinals trends:
- Previous 10 games against the Rams: 2-7-1 ATS
- Previous 14 divisional games: 5-9 ATS
- Previous 20 road games: 13-7 ATS
Rams trends:
- Previous 18 games after a loss: 9-6-3 ATS
- Previous 20 games as a favorite: 8-12 ATS
- Previous 20 games as home favorite: 8-11-1 ATS; 13-7 to the Under
Best bet - LAR -6.5
Cooper Kupp worked his way back seamlessly into the Rams offense, and the Cardinals seem to have been exposed by the Bengals after starting the season extremely competitively. McVay has owned this matchup in recent seasons, and I'll back him in this spot at home under a touchdown.
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points, and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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