For the ninth time in 10 games, the Los Angeles Rams are the betting favorites over their opponent, coming in as 4.5-point favorites against the Patriots in Week 14. They’ve had the edge in the majority of their games this season, boasting an 8-4 record with just four games to go.
For the most part, experts have agreed with Los Angeles being favored for the better part of the last two months, and that’s true again on Thursday night in this game against the Patriots. According to NFL Pick Watch, 82% of experts are taking the Rams to win outright over New England, a sign of overwhelming confidence from the pundits.
When you factor in the spread, faith in the Rams remains high. Of the experts who have submitted a pick in this game, 60% are taking L.A. to cover the 4.5-point spread and win by at least five points.
This season, the Rams are 7-5 against the spread, while New England is 6-6. Both are 4-2 ATS in their last six games, though the Rams haven’t covered against the AFC East in any of their last five games.
