Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction, 12/25/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 16

Game: Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams

Date: Sunday, December 25, 2022

Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA

TV: CBS / Nickelodeon

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+1)

Total/Over-Under: 35

The Denver Broncos (4-10) are en route to SoFi Stadium on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Los Angeles Rams (4-10). Los Angeles opens this game as 1-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 35.

The Denver Broncos head into this game 4-10 for this year. In their last contest, the Broncos took on the Cardinals and took home the win by a score of 24-15. Brett Rypien went 21/26 with 197 yards through the air and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 95 and finished the contest with 1 pick. Jerry Jeudy left with an average of 10.9 yds per reception by notching 76 yds on 7 receptions. Latavius Murray was the rushing leader for the Broncos with 24 attempts for 130 yds (5.4 yds per carry). When all was said and done, they tallied 67 plays which gave them a total of 324 yds. The Denver Broncos ran the ball 34 different times and had 168 yds, which earned them an average of 4.9 yds per carry. On the ground, the Broncos gave up 73 yds on 20 attempts, which is an average of 3.7 yards per rush allowed. Denver relinquished 20 completions on 36 attempts for a total of 167 yds, and a completion rate of 55.6%.

Regarding scoring, the Denver Broncos hold an average of 15.6 points per contest. Offensively they are averaging 107.8 yards on the ground ranking this team at 23rd in the NFL. The Broncos have racked up 4,426 total yards over the course of this season. Denver has accrued 135 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 101 penalties for 856 yds. They have surrendered the ball 16 different times (9 interceptions and 7 fumbles lost). When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Denver has earned 13 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

The Broncos are sitting in 3rd in the league in terms of team defense, giving up 18.1 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 114.5 rushing yards per contest for the season. For the year, they have allowed 1,603 running yards through 14 outings. In terms of yards through the air, the Broncos have allowed 2,723 yards which has them ranked 5th in football. They have surrendered 194.5 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 62.9%. For the year, they have given up 309.0 yards per game which ranks them 5th in the NFL. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns by air as well as 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Rams head into this matchup 4-10 this year. When they last stepped on the football field, the Rams took a loss by a score of 24-12 when they played the Packers. Cam Akers carried the ball 12 times for 65 yds, walking away from the contest with 5.4 yards per carry for Los Angeles. Tyler Higbee was a featured target for the Rams, snagging 4 footballs for 27 yds (6.8 yds per catch). Baker Mayfield (1 TD) ended the game with 111 yds on 12/21 passing while his quarterback rate was 67.8. He threw 1 interception and his avg yards per attempt was 5.3 yds. Los Angeles relinquished 35 rushing attempts for 138 yds (3.9 yds per carry). The Rams pass defense conceded a completion rate of 73.3%, relinquishing 207 yds on 22 out of 30 through the air. The Rams finished the contest with 156 yards on 43 plays (3.6 yards per play). Los Angeles ended up running for 4.2 yards per carry, finishing the game with 72 yards on 17 carries.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Rams are ranked 31st in the NFL holding an average of 16.4 points per game. During the season so far, the Rams have compiled 2,644 passing yards along with an average of 188.9 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 25th in football. They average 85.1 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,191 yards in total. The Los Angeles Rams maintain an average of 273.9 yards/game ranking them 32nd in football. The Los Angeles offense has racked up 592 yds of penalties on 67 infractions, which has them ranked 31st in the league in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 14 picks while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 154 first downs.

The Rams are relinquishing 22.9 PPG, which has them ranked 18th in the league. They have allowed 19 touchdowns through the air in addition to 227.1 yards/contest, which puts them in 21st in the league. This year, they have allowed 320 points in total. Los Angeles has given up a total of 1,463 yards on the ground (104.5 yards per outing) and 10 touchdowns by ground this year. The Rams defense has taken part in 856 plays, which is 8th in the NFL. Their defense has totaled 16 takeaways (6 fumbles and 10 interceptions) this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rams +1

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