Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals Prediction, 9/25/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 3

Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals

Date: Monday, September 25, 2023

Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bengals (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Los Angeles Rams (1-1) are traveling to Paycor Stadium on Monday where they will take on the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2). Cincinnati opens as 7.5-point favorites. The total is set at 46.5.

The Los Angeles Rams head into this matchup 1-1 this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Rams faced off with the 49ers and ended up losing by a score of 30-23. Matthew Stafford connected on 34/55 with 307 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 67.8 and walked away from the game with 2 interceptions. Kyren Williams was the rushing leader for the Rams with 14 attempts for 52 yards (3.7 yards per carry). Puka Nacua averaged 9.8 yds per catch by totaling 147 yds on 15 receptions. The Los Angeles Rams ran the rock 22 times and tallied 89 yds, which came out to an average of 4.0 yards per carry. In all, they ran 78 plays which converted into 386 yards. Los Angeles conceded 17 pass completions on 25 attempts for a total of 206 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.0%. Against the run, the Rams gave up 159 yards on 28 attempts, which is an average of 5.7 yards per run surrendered.

Concerning scoring, the Los Angeles Rams are averaging 26.5 PPG. As a team they're averaging 90.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 23rd in the National Football League. The Rams have attained 812 total yards over the course of this year. Los Angeles has earned 34 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 13 penalties for 108 yds. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times (2 picks and 0 fumbles lost). When it comes to notching touchdowns, Los Angeles has compiled 1 touchdown in the air and 4 rushing touchdowns.

The Rams sit in 12th in the NFL regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 21.5 points per contest. They are giving up 5.3 yards per tote and 122.0 yards on the ground per contest this year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 244 rushing yards through 2 outings. When it comes to passing yards, the Rams have given up 301 yards which ranks them 5th in the league. They have given up 150.5 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 64.7%. During the season, they are giving up 272.5 yards per game which puts them 6th in football.

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The Bengals step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bengals walked away with a loss by a score of 27-24 when they played the Ravens. Joe Burrow (2 TDs) ended the contest with 222 yds on 27/41 through the air while his quarterback rating was 85.6. He threw 1 interception and his average yds per pass attempt was 5.4 yds. Joe Mixon ran the football 13 times for 59 yards, walking away from the game with 4.5 yards per attempt for Cincinnati. Tee Higgins was a featured target for the Bengals, bringing in 8 passes for 89 yds (11.1 yards per catch). Cincinnati ran the ball for 4.4 yds per carry, totaling 66 yds on 15 carries. The Bengals finished the game with a total of 282 yards and they ran 57 plays (4.9 yds per play). The Bengals pass defense gave up a completion rate of 72.7%, surrendering 237 yards on 24 for 33 through the air. Cincinnati conceded 37 rush attempts for 178 yards (4.8 yds per carry).

The Cincinnati Bengals are averaging 212.0 yards per outing which is good for 32nd out of all teams in the league. They hold an average of 70.5 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 141 yards in total. They have tossed 1 interception and they have recorded 16 first downs. The Cincinnati offense has racked up 50 penalty yds on 9 violations, which ranks them 28th in football in terms of giving up free yards. During this campaign thus far, the Bengals have thrown for a total of 283 yards through the air in addition to an average of 141.5 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 30th in football. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Bengals rank 30th in the league averaging 13.5 points per game.

The Bengals are allowing 25.5 points per game, which has them in 22nd in the league. They have allowed the opposition 3 touchdowns through the air and 190.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 10th out of all teams. Cincinnati has allowed a total of 384 rushing yards (192.0 yards per game) in addition to 2 touchdowns rushing this year. The Bengals defense has taken part in 142 plays, which is good for 25th in the NFL. They have tallied 2 takeaways (1 fumble and 1 pick) for the season. This season, they have allowed 51 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bengals -7.5

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