Commanders vs. Rams: NFL Week 15 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Commanders vs. Rams
Commanders vs. Rams
Did you know the Washington Commanders rank 32nd in defensive EPA, 32nd in pass defense EPA and 26th in pressure rate? This is the result of trading your top two pass rushers away, further exposing your porous secondary. Washington has also given up at least 29 points in their last four games. Matthew Stafford and the L.A. offense should have no trouble finding success through the air against this defense. The reason why I'm not as bullish on the Rams -6.5 is because Sam Howell and the Commanders could find similar success coming off their bye week. The Rams rank 22nd in defensive EPA, 21st in pass defense EPA and 27th in pressure rate. The Rams are also below average against the run, for what it's worth. This game has a bit too much variance for me to lay a big number with the Rams. But I'll gladly take the over up to the key number of 51, as there should be plenty of points to be had. And I don’t mind a play on Los Angeles’ team total going over either.
Pick: Over 50.5 (-110)
-Matt Barbato
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Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
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