Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Playoffs Betting Tips and Best Bets
by Clive Smith | Jan 11, 2022
In this year’s Wild Card Round of the NFC playoffs, the Arizona Cardinals are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), versus the Los Angeles Rams. The action begins at 8:15 PM ET on January 17, 2022 from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The over/under is 50 in the contest.
Rams vs. Cardinals Betting Line and Game Info
- Game Day: Monday, January 17, 2022
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Rams vs Cardinals Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite spread odds |
Underdog spread odds |
Total |
Over total odds |
Under total odds |
| Rams |
-4 |
-110 |
-110 |
50 |
-115 |
-106 |
Rams vs. Cardinals Best Bets
Prediction for Rams vs Cardinals
| Spread Pick |
Total Pick |
Predicted Score |
|
Cardinals (+4)
|
Under (50)
|
Rams 25, Cardinals 21
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Los Angeles is 8-9-0 against the spread this season.
As 4-point favorites or more, the Rams are 4-5 against the spread.
This season, nine of Los Angeles’ 17 games have gone over the point total.
The Rams have averaged 6.6 more points this season (27.1) than the Cardinals have allowed (20.5).
Los Angeles is 10-2 overall when scoring more than 20.5 points this year.
The Cardinals’ defense has given up an average of 322.9 yards per game so far this season, 49.2 yards fewer than the 372.1-yard average from the Rams’ offense. The Rams gain 6.2 yards per play and the Cardinals allow 5.5.
Los Angeles’ record when it accumulates more than Arizona’s season average in yards allowed (322.9 per game): 12-3.
Los Angeles Rams Leaders
Matthew Stafford has 4,886 passing yards for Los Angeles, completing 67.2% of his passes and recording 41 touchdowns and 17 interceptions this season.
Sony Michel has 845 rushing yards on 208 carries with four touchdowns.
Cooper Kupp’s 1,947 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 191 times and has collected 145 catches and 16 touchdowns.
Aaron Donald has 12.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 19 TFL and 84 tackles.
Jordan Fuller is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 113 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
Jalen Ramsey leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 76 tackles, nine TFL, and 16 passes defended.
Los Angeles Rams Season Stats
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
287.8 (4893) |
5 |
| Rush yards |
99 (1683) |
25 |
| Points scored |
27.1 (460) |
7 |
| Pass yards against |
263.3 (4476) |
24 |
| Rush yards against |
103.2 (1754) |
6 |
| Points allowed |
21.9 (372) |
15 |
Arizona is 10-6-0 against the spread this season.
The Cardinals are unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 4-point underdog or greater this season.
This year, seven of Arizona’s 16 games have gone over the point total.
The Cardinals, on average, are scoring 4.3 more points per game this year (26.2) than the Rams are allowing (21.9).
In games where Arizona scores more than 21.9 points this year, it has put together a record of 10-1.
The Cardinals have a 33-yard advantage in total yards gained per game versus total yards allowed compared to the Rams (377.9 to 344.9). The Cardinals are averaging 6 yards per play, while the Rams are giving up 5.6 per play.
Arizona’s record this season when it racks up more than Los Angeles’ season average in yards allowed (344.9 per game): 9-3.
Arizona Cardinals Leaders
Kyler Murray has 3,547 passing yards, or 221.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 69% of his passes and has tossed 23 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 24.3 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner five times.
James Conner has run the ball 187 times for 700 yards, with 14 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 31 catches for 334 yards and two touchdowns.
Christian Kirk has hauled in 939 receiving yards on 75 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
Markus Golden has 11 sacks to lead the team, and also has 10 TFL and 45 tackles.
Jalen Thompson, Arizona’s top tackler, has 114 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions this year.
Byron Murphy leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 61 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and 12 passes defended.
Arizona Cardinals Season Stats
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
273.7 (4379) |
8 |
| Rush yards |
122.4 (1958) |
10 |
| Points scored |
26.2 (419) |
14 |
| Pass yards against |
227.1 (3634) |
6 |
| Rush yards against |
109.4 (1750) |
13 |
| Points allowed |
20.5 (328) |
5 |
Rams and Cardinals Injuries
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Pos. |
Injury |
Status |
| – |
– |
– |
– |
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Pos. |
Injury |
Status |
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