Rams vs. Cowboys: NFL Week 8 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Rams vs. Cowboys
Rams vs. Cowboys
The Rams are obviously not the same team that won the Super Bowl two years ago, but the return of Matthew Stafford has been fun. He’s had a lot of success with both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, but they’ll get one of their most difficult tests of the season against a stout Cowboy defense that is allowing only 197.2 passing yards per game. The Rams may have to rely heavily on a surprisingly good running game although Kyren Williams is now on IR. When it comes to exploiting the LA defense’s weakness, the Cowboys might struggle. The Rams have one of the worst run defenses, ranked 24th in DVOA. However, the Cowboys have a near-bottom-ranked run offense by the same metric. If Dallas needs to rely on Dak Prescott’s arm to move the football, it has come with mixed results over the last few years. This is a game where both teams will have trouble finishing drives so I’m taking the under.
Pick: Under 45.5
-Ryan Rodeman
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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