NFC West rivals will match up in Week 17 of the NFL season, as the Arizona Cardinals visit the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are red-hot going into this game, while the Cardinals had their postseason hopes dashed last time out. Los Angeles is a three-point favorite going into this game, while the total has been set at 49.5.
Before kickoff in Sunday’s Cardinals vs Rams matchup, you can continue reading to get my best bet for this matchup in the NFC West. I have combined predictive modeling with in-depth knowledge of the NFL to come up with my top pick for this division rivalry game. That pick can be found below, along with analysis of both teams and what will be most important to them as they look to come away with a win at SoFi Stadium.
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Will Cardinals Show Pride After Elimination?
The Arizona Cardinals have been eliminated from postseason contention in the NFC after losing in Week 16 to the Carolina Panthers. Arizona kicked a late field goal to force overtime in that game, but they could not make the plays they needed to in overtime to come away with a win. Now, the Cardinals are underdogs against the Rams according to NFL betting sites, and it will be interesting to see how the Cardinals come out and play after being knocked out of the playoff hunt.
For the Cardinals, the question going into this game will be whether they can show any sort of backbone on the road. The Cardinals have dropped three straight road games and they are 2-5 on the road for the season after losing on the road to the Panthers. Arizona dominated the Rams at home early in the season, but the Cardinals have been an entirely different team away from Glendale, AZ, which is something to keep in mind ahead of this one.
Rams Look to Stay Hot, On Top Of NFC West
The Los Angeles Rams won their fourth game in a row in Week 16, getting the better of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. That win moved the Rams to 9-6 on the season, keeping them at the top of the NFC West standings. Los Angeles will look to move even closer to winning the division by beating the Cardinals in a division game this weekend at home.
Defense has been a huge reason for the recent success of the Rams. During their four-game winning streak, the Rams have allowed 14 or fewer points in three games. If the Rams can put together another defensive gem against the Cardinals in this contest, the Rams could get to the 10-win mark and they could clinch the NFC West title if other results go their way.
Cardinals vs Rams Prediction
Our top pick for Cardinals vs Rams is for the LA Rams to win and cover the spread at home. The Rams are peaking at the right time, playing their best football on the defensive side of the ball in the second half of the year. Look for the Cardinals to come out flat after an overtime heartbreaker that effectively ended their season and for the Rams to take advantage.
