Rams vs. Cardinals: NFL Week 12 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Rams vs. Cardinals
Rams vs. Cardinals
Things need to start going right for the Rams, or else this could be another season where they're done after Week 18. Matthew Stafford made his return after a thumb injury sidelined him, but he looked rusty, overall, the entire offense wasn't great last week against Seattle, with just 267 yards of total offense. They could be getting Kyrien Williams back, and Cooper Kupp's injury last week doesn't look like it will make him miss time, so we could see a better performance. The Cardinals offense is looking much better with Kyler Murray back behind center. Murray looked good in the two games since returning, and he's been able to throw well, and his legs are great coming off an ACL tear. It could come down to who's defense makes more stops, and that heavily favors the Rams.
Pick: Rams -2.5 (-110)
What is Betting Against the Spread?
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.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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