Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction, Odds & Picks – 12/12/2024

Rams vs 49ers Betting Odds

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Win Probabilities

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Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview

Thursday Night Football will showcase a matchup between the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) and San Francisco 49ers (6-7). Oddsmakers peg the 49ers as the favorite with an implied win probablity of 57%, leaving the Rams with a 43% chance to record a win. The current spread is the 49ers -2.5 with a Game Total of 49.0.

San Francisco's primary advantage has been their defense, which has allowed a scant 316 yards per game -- #3-best in the NFL. They've succeeded in large part due to their pass defense, which has held opposing air attacks to the #1-least yards per game: 198. The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has had the most success in covering opposing tight ends, who have managed just 34 yards per game against them (#32-least in football). San Francisco's best coverage unit has been their linebackers, which grade out as the #1 unit in the NFL in this regard. When it comes to their offense, the 49ers check in at #6 in football when it comes to total yards per game. Their passing game has compiled 249 yards per game (#8 in football). Their run game has ranked #5 with 5.15 yards per attempt on the ground.

Los Angeles's biggest strength has been their offense, ranking #10 in the league with 347 yards per game. They've achieved offensive success largely through the quality of their passing attack, which is #8-best in football with 249 yards per game. In terms of their defense, the Rams have ranked #24 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 228 yards per game through the air against them (#19 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #9 with 4.77 yards per carry. Los Angeles has been most effective in shutting down opposing wide receivers, holding them to a 60.6% completion rate (#4-lowest). Los Angeles has been least effective in shutting down opposing running backs, giving up 7.58 yards per target (#2-worst).

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Rams 20.73 vs San Francisco 49ers 26.9

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