![]() My preseason prediction was that, counter to last season, the Ravens would struggle at times during the regular season before settling in for the playoff run everyone expected last season. Note: As of Saturday morning, the changes in odds are: Ravens +3, Ravens +130 and Bills -150 Against the Spreadīo Wulf: Baltimore Ravens. So, I’m taking the under given the Rams’ stout defense and offensive struggles.īaltimore Ravens +2.5 at Buffalo Bills (Ravens +115, Bills -135, O/U 49.5) Jake Ciely: Any time a moneyline creeps toward 300 (or higher), I’m going to lean toward the dog, but I can’t do it here. When your defense is that dominant, you have a chance at an upset, especially when the other team is missing its starting left tackle. The Packers have scored 30 or more points 12 times this season, and I don’t see that changing in this matchup, no matter how effective the Rams defense has been. I’m putting it on…īo Wulf: I mean, given the choices I’d bet the Rams moneyline because +250 is good odds on me being a moron.Įthan Douglas: I’ll take the over. I have $20 to bet on a team’s moneyline or the over/under. But all the injuries are adding up, and Jared Goff struggled in cold weather when he had 10 good fingers. ![]() I had the Rams at 30-to-1 at the start of the playoffs because of their defense. I think the Packers haven’t looked their best when trying to stop the run. I think leaning on Cam Akers and their defense helps the Rams keep things to a 4-5 point loss. Excited to see the Rams defense versus MVP-caliber Aaron Rodgers. His work on Ramsey should keep it close, but Green Bay’s offense will ultimately put enough points to win. But if there’s anyone up for the challenge, it’s Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Davante Adams is one of the best route-runners in the league and slowing him down is really, really difficult. The Rams looked impressive against Seattle, but have been far more inconsistent throughout the season, and no combination of quarterbacks on their roster will be able to move the ball as efficiently as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense. And if I’m taking the points, I always want a team motivated to keep pushing when the game is out of hand, which is emblematic of the mission Aaron Rodgers seems to be on.Įthan Douglas: Green Bay Packers. While the Packers’ offense isn’t some schematic marvel, I think they’ll be able to do enough to outscore the fledgling Rams passing offense. So many of the big plays for the Rams’ defense last week came from their institutional knowledge of a predictable Seahawks offense they knew well and prepared for three times in the second half of the season. Note: As of Saturday morning, the changes in odds are: 44.5 O/U and Rams have moved to +240 Against the Spreadīo Wulf: Green Bay Packers. Los Angeles Rams +6.5 at Green Bay Packers (Rams +250, GB -300, O/U 45.5) Let’s get to it! All odds via BetMGM, and are accurate as of Wednesday (we’ll update if there’s any major movement). Sheil’s answers will be coming later in the week) ![]() (For additional reading, Sheil and Vic both have weekly picks columns, and Ethan built a model that predicts playoff and Super Bowl odds. Please say hello to… Bo Wulf, Staff Writer covering the Philadelphia Eagles Ethan Douglas, Data Analyst Michael-Shawn Dugar, Staff Writer covering the Seattle Seahawks Jake Ciely, Senior Fantasy Writer Tori McElhaney, Staff Writer covering the Atlanta Falcons and Vic Tafur, Staff Writer covering the Las Vegas Raiders.
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