Eagles vs. Rams: NFL Week 5 Odds, Picks & Player Prop Bets

I’m Andrew Erickson, and I’m here to guide you through each game on the NFL slate, offering insights and recommendations on sides, totals, and player props that you can quickly turn into a big single-game parlay. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just dipping your toes into the world of NFL wagering - I know that I am for the first time now that my state has legalized wagering - this primer is designed to provide you with valuable perspectives and picks for the upcoming NFL week of action. Here are my top picks for Eagles vs. Rams.

NFL Betting Primer: Eagles vs. Rams

Los Angeles Rams (LAR 4.5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The undefeated Eagles head to the West Coast to take on the L.A. Rams in what should be an offensive shootout. The Eagles defense has regressed majorly since last season, ranking 28th in red zone defense and 25th on third downs. Their pass rush and defensive line remain top-tier, but they can be picked apart in the secondary if the pressure doesn't hit home.

The Rams’ defense has been better on third downs but has struggled equally defending in the red zone (26th).

There should be points galore in the dome matchup. Two bottom red-zone defenses.

But ultimately, the Eagles pass rush will cause enough issues for Matthew Stafford - who has already faced the sixth-most pressures this season and is dealing with a hip injury - to get them a road victory.

The Eagles’ offense will do plenty enough damage versus a defense that has only really been tested by one other elite offensive unit in the 49ers. They allowed 30 points and 365 yards on defense.

And last week, despite being up 23-0, the Rams allowed the Colts and Anthony Richardson to come charging back and force overtime. They are also the only team that the lowly Bengals have been able to beat this season. They likely would have lost in Week 1 had it not been for Seattle losing both its two starting offensive tackles.

On the player props, I love the matchup for Tyler Higbee versus the Eagles defense (thumb injury). The Eagles weakness is over the middle of their secondary. As a result, they have allowed the second-most fantasy points to TEs this season.

Also really like the matchup for TuTu Atwell in the slot, given the weaknesses of the interior of the Philadelphia defense. Against slot WRs, they have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game and ninth in total receiving yards per game to WRs (186).

On the Eagles side, it's probably another good setup for D'Andre Swift. The Rams rank third-to-last on defense in pass rate faced versus expectation, while the Eagles rank 31^st in pass rate over expectation. Swift's rushing yards have dropped for three straight games, but one would presume a bounce-back effort versus the Rams defense that has allowed at least 64 rushing yards to a running back in every single game this season.

Dallas Goedert over 33.5 receiving yards (-115 BetMGM) or his receptions prop is also a solid bet to add into a same-game parlay. Goedert’s gotten the squeaky wheel narrative after catching just two balls in Week 4. After he posted zero catches in Week 1, he saw 7-plus target in two straight games.

My Picks:

Eagles -4 (-105 FanDuel Sportsbook)
Over 50.5 (-105 FanDuel Sportsbook)

My Props:

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.

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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.