The Los Angeles Rams are going to be tested today as they look to extend their winning streak to four games, which would be their longest since 2021. The Baltimore Ravens are 9-3 and looking to keep pace for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so this is a critical game for both teams.
In their last meeting back in 2021, the Rams beat the Ravens 20-19, but Lamar Jackson wasn’t available for that game. He’s healthy this time around and well-rested after the Ravens enjoyed a week off for their bye in Week 13.
The Rams will need a complete game from both their offense and defense, needing to avoid costly turnovers while also having to slow down Jackson and the Ravens’ top-ranked rushing offense.
Can Los Angeles get it done on the road in some rainy conditions?
Betting lines
Moneyline (ML): Rams +275 :: Ravens -350
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +7.5 (-110) :: Ravens -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 U: -110)
Rams vs. Ravens injury report:
Final score prediction and best bet
The Ravens lead the league in rushing and have won six of their last seven games, so while the Rams are hot, Baltimore is playing some great football right now thanks to Jackson and a dominant defense on the other side. Los Angeles is more than capable of pulling off the upset, but Stafford must avoid some of the costly interceptions he’s had this season and throughout his career if the Rams are going to have a legitimate shot at taking down the Ravens.
Defensively, it’s all about limiting Jackson’s production, preventing big plays and slowing down the ground game. Pressuring Jackson isn’t as essential as it is other quarterbacks because he’s so good at escaping the pocket, so it’s more about containing him and closing down rush lanes for the elusive quarterback. But the Ravens run the ball better than any team and it’s going to test the Rams defense, which has struggled with tackling at times this season.
Ultimately, the Ravens are likely to prevail and improve their record to 10-3, but the Rams are a good bet to cover the spread, even on the road in an early 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
Best bet: Matthew Stafford over 32.5 pass attempts (-110)
Prediction: Ravens 24, Rams 18
