Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction, 1/7/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 18

Game: Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers

Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024

Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: 49ers (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 42

Levi's Stadium is the location where the San Francisco 49ers (12-4) will try to beat the Los Angeles Rams (9-7) on Sunday. San Francisco opens this contest as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 42.

The Los Angeles Rams come into this matchup with a record of 9-7 for this season. In their last game, the Rams played the Giants and went home with a win by a final score of 26-25. Matthew Stafford finished 24/34 with 317 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 85 and ended the game with 2 picks. Kyren Williams led the offense in rushing for the Rams with 20 carries for 87 yds (4.4 yds per attempt). Puka Nacua had an average of 23.6 yds per reception by notching 118 yards on 5 catches. The Los Angeles Rams ended up running the ball 23 different times and accumulated 105 yds, which earned them an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 61 plays which gave them 391 yards. Los Angeles allowed 27 pass completions on 41 tries for 284 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.9%. In the running game, the Rams gave up 105 yards on 20 attempts, which averages out to 5.3 yards per rush surrendered.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Los Angeles Rams hold an average of 23.9 points per game. As a team they have an average of 121.0 yards on the ground ranking them 10th in the NFL. The Rams have earned 5,850 total yards this year. Los Angeles has a total of 195 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 87 penalties for 712 yds. They have surrendered the football 17 times (12 picks and 5 fumbles). When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Los Angeles has totaled 24 touchdowns through the air and 17 rushing touchdowns.

The Rams rank 19th in the league in relation to the opposition scoring, allowing 22.3 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.2 yards per run and 105.7 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,691 rushing yards through 16 games. Concerning passing yards, the Rams have surrendered 3,753 yards which ranks them 24th in football. They are giving up 234.6 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 60.7%. Overall, they are granting 340.3 yards per contest which ranks them 19th in the league.

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The 49ers head into this matchup 12-4 this season. When they last stepped on the football field, the 49ers walked away with a victory by a final of 27-10 when they played the Commanders. Elijah Mitchell carried the football 17 times for 80 yds, finishing the game with 4.7 yards per carry for San Francisco. Brandon Aiyuk was the top contributor in the passing game for the 49ers, snagging 7 throws for 114 yards (16.3 yds per reception). Brock Purdy (2 touchdowns) walked away from the contest with 230 yds on 22/28 passing while his quarterback rate was 124.7. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 8.2 yds. San Francisco relinquished 14 running attempts for 62 yards (4.4 yds per rush). The 49ers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 60.7%, surrendering 163 yards on 17 out of 28 passing. The 49ers finished the contest with a total of 408 yds while they ran 68 plays (6.0 yards per play). San Francisco rushed the football for 4.7 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 184 yards on 39 attempts.

The San Francisco 49ers average 404.6 yards/game which has them ranked 2nd out of all teams in the NFL. They hold an average of 141.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,264 yards for this year. They have thrown 12 picks while conceding 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 197 1st downs. The San Francisco offense has 855 yards of penalties on 96 infractions, ranking them 13th in the league in terms of giving up free yards. For the season so far, the 49ers currently have a total of 4,209 passing yards as well as holding an average of 263.1 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 2nd out of all NFL teams. When it comes to their ability to score points, the 49ers currently sit 4th in football holding an average of 29.4 PPG.

They have allowed 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 218.3 yards/contest, which puts them in 15th in the league. San Francisco has allowed the opposition a total of 1,416 yards on the ground (88.5 yards per game) as well as 9 touchdowns via the rush for the season. This year, they have relinquished 277 total points. They have totaled 27 turnovers (6 fumbles and 21 picks) for the year. The 49ers defense has taken part in 976 plays, ranking them 8th in football. The 49ers are relinquishing 17.3 points per game, which has them sitting 2nd in the NFL.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Rams +3.5

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