49ers vs Rams Picks and Odds Analysis

Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams host the San Francisco 49ers at LA Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The spread on this matchup has Los Angeles as 5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 49.5. The 49ers are 4-0-0 ATS and 1-3-0 when betting on the total. The Rams are 3-2-0 when wagering on the over/under and 3-2-0 against the spread.

In their last contest, the San Francisco 49ers went up against the Cleveland Browns and won 31-3. Matt Breida paced the team in rushing in the game. He had a long run of 83 yards and he ran for 1 TD in the game. He rushed for 114 yards on 11 carries which had him averaging 10.4 yards per run. George Kittle led the team in receiving yardage by earning 70 yards on 6 catches. He had an average of 11.7 yards per catch in the game. Leading the way at QB for the 49ers was Jimmy Garoppolo who went 20/29 with 181 yards through the air and added 2 TD's. He ended the game with no interceptions. The San Francisco 49ers ran the ball 40 times and racked up a total of 275 yards which gave them an average of 6.9 yards per carry. For the game, the 49ers had a total of 22 first downs and they had a total of 4 penalties for 34 yards. On the day, they totaled 71 plays which gave them a total of 446 yards. When it comes to their defensive performance, San Francisco allowed 9 catches on 24 tries for a total of 78 yards, and a completion percentage of 38.0%. On the ground, the 49ers allowed 102 yards on 18 runs which means they allowed 5.7 yards per carry allowed. Overall, they conceded 180 yards and earned 4 turnovers. Another game you may want to bet on is the free pick from Alan Matthews on the Giants vs Patriots game.

49ers Better their record to 4-0 After Win

The 49ers head into this matchup 4-0 this year. They are one of top scoring teams in the league with an average of 32 points per contest, which has them at 2nd in the NFL. As a unit, they are averaging 200 rushing yards per contest which is 1st among NFC teams. For total yardage, they currently sit at 11th among NFC teams and 21st in the NFL with 1,709 yards. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the 49ers currently have a total of 7 passing TDs and 6 rushing TDs. They are a team that has one of the most potent offenses among NFC West teams and they have the ability to run the score up on teams.

The 49ers have one of the best defenses in the league, giving up 14.3 points per game putting them 2nd in the NFC. When talking about yards on the ground, San Francisco is allowing 81.8 yards per contest which has them at 2nd in the NFC West and 5th in the NFL. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.8 yards per carry ranking them 6th among NFC teams and 8th in the league overall. In total, they have allowed 800 yards rushing through 4 contests. When it comes to yards through the air, the 49ers have conceded 703 yards. Teams are completing 53.5% of the passes they throw against them and averaging 5.0 yards per try. They have allowed 5 passing TDs and 0 rushing TDs.

In their last game, the Los Angeles Rams played the Seattle Seahawks and were defeated 30-29. Leading the way at QB for the Rams was Jared Goff who went 29/49 with 395 yards passing and added 1 touchdown. He tossed 1 interception on the day. Todd Gurley II paced the team on the ground for that game. His longest run of the day went for 12 yards and he ran for 2 touchdowns for the contest. He rushed for a total of 51 yards via 15 carries which meant he was running for 3.4 yards per run. Gerald Everett led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 136 yards on 7 receptions. He earned an average of 19.4 yards per reception for that game. See where the Rams are ranked in Doc's Week 6 NFL power rankings. The Los Angeles Rams ran the football 18 times and generated 82 yards giving them an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt. For the game, the Rams totaled 24 first downs and they had a total of 6 penalties for 45 yards. In the game, they ran 67 plays which gave them a total of 477 yards. When discussing the defense, Los Angeles conceded 17 completions on 23 throws for a total of 262 yards, and a completion percentage of 74.0%. For this contest, they gave up 429 yards and earned 1 turnover. On the ground, the Rams conceded 167 yards on 43 attempts which gave them an average of 3.9 yards per attempt allowed.

Rams Fall to 3-2 After Loss

The Rams head into this game 3-2. Los Angeles is having a year to forget in the ground game by averaging 96 yards on the ground per game, ranking them 22nd in the NFL. As a unit, they have compiled a total of 481 rushing yards through 5 contests, so they'll need to look to improve on these numbers if they want to compete with the better teams in the league. The Rams average 414 yards per game overall which has them at 5th among NFL teams and 3rd in the NFC. When talking about the points that are being put on the board, the Rams are ranked 2nd in the NFC West and 6th out of all the teams in the league with an average of 29.2 points per game.

The Rams are allowing 26.8 points per contest which puts them at 3rd in the NFC West and 26th in the league. In discussing points allowed, they have allowed 134 points in total. In discussing yards on the ground, they are allowing 107 yards per contest ranking them 15th in the NFL and 3rd in the NFC West. This year, they have conceded 534 yards on the ground and 5 rushing TDs. Their pass defense is one of the middling groups in the NFL. They are allowing 243 passing yards per contest. For passing yards allowed per game, the Rams are ranked 7th in the NFC. They have allowed 9 passing TDs this season.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Rams NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Rams -5

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