St Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers Free NFL Picks & Week 9 Odds
by Tony Sink - 10/29/2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 4:05 PM on FOX
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
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The St. Louis Rams (2-5) will go on the road on Sunday afternoon to face the tough defense of the San Francisco 49ers (4-3). The 49ers were able to beat the Rams 31-17 on the road in their Week 5 matchup.
Against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday, the Rams scored the first touchdown of the game, but those were all of the points they would get as they ended up losing 34-7. They gained a total of 200 yards in that loss, which included just 116 yards through the air.
The Rams have scored just 19.4 points per game this season while their defense has given up 30 points per game. Quarterback Austin Davis has a 92.3 passer rating this season by throwing for 1,680 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. Davis' top target has been Brian Quick, who has 25 receptions for 375 yards and a team-leading three touchdowns.
In their last game, the 49ers had their three-game winning streak snapped when they were blown out 42-17 by the Denver Broncos on the road. Their defense gave up 419 yards in that loss and they were unable to force any turnovers.
Through seven games, the 49ers have only given up 306 yards per game, which is second-best in the league. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has completed 63.8 percent of his passes this season for 1,719 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. Wide receiver Michael Crabtree has caught 32 passes for 322 yards and three scores.
St Louis Rams Betting Trends
St Louis Rams are 2-5-0 Against the Spread
St Louis Rams are 4-3-0 against the Over/Under
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco 49ers are 4-3-0 Against the Spread
San Francisco 49ers are 3-4-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
St Louis Rams
10/27/14 WR Brian Quick Arm IR
10/27/14 T Jake Long Knee IR
10/27/14 T Rodger Saffold Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/27/14 C Scott Wells Elbow "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/26/14 CB Brandon McGee Foot "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/26/14 DT Ethan Westbrooks Hand "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/26/14 CB Janoris Jenkins Knee "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/26/14 C Tim Barnes Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/26/14 CB Trumaine Johnson Knee "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
09/23/14 DE Chris Long Ankle IR
09/04/14 RB Isaiah Pead Knee IR
09/04/14 QB Sam Bradford Knee IR
San Francisco 49ers
10/26/14 LB Patrick Willis Toe "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
10/26/14 S Jimmie Ward Quad "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
10/26/14 DB Chris Culliver Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
10/25/14 CB Chris Cook Hamstring IR
10/20/14 G Daniel Kilgore Knee IR
10/19/14 G Mike Iupati Head "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
09/23/14 NT Glenn Dorsey Bicep IR
09/23/14 CB Kenneth Acker Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 LB NaVorro Bowman Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 FB Trey Millard Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 CB Keith Reaser Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 RB Kendall Hunter Knee IR
09/04/14 RB Marcus Lattimore Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 LB Aldon Smith Suspension expected to miss weeks 1-10 of regular season
09/04/14 T Brandon Thomas Knee out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take San Francisco
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