NFL Sportsbook Betting Playoff Odds, Predictions & Picks: Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers
On Saturday, the Packers will look to extend their regular-season winning streak as they host the Rams. Green Bay (13-3 SU, 10-6 ATS) ended the year with six straight wins. Los Angeles (11-6 SU, 10-7 ATS) will head to frozen Lambeau Field after handling the Seahawks in the wild card round. The Packers have won the last four NFL Sportsbook betting playoff games playing at home. The Rams are dealing with a lot of injuries. Still, they’ll be encouraged with another fantastic defensive performance against Seattle last week.
NFL Playoff Sportsbook Betting Line Movement For The Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is entering the matchup as -6.5 favorites. The line’s been mostly steady all week. In the last six NFL Sportsbook betting games when they were touchdown favorites, the Packers won every time straight up, covering three times. The total is set at 45.5. It’s a slight drop from the initial 47.
Notes On The Los Angeles Rams
The Rams ended the regular season with two losses in three games. However, they’ve stepped up it mattered. They managed to handle Seattle despite ongoing injury issues. The deputy QB Jon Wolford’s lasted only a quarter on his playoff debut. Jared Goff was forced to take to the field despite the broken thumb. He ended with just 155 yards throwing 9-of-19 but with no interceptions.
Again, it was the defense that got the job done. They’ve managed to shut down Russell Wilson keeping him at only 174 yards and 41% completion. Now they may face the biggest challenge of the season going against MVP-favorite Aaron Rodgers. So far the Rams defense kept opposing quarterbacks to just 6.2 yards per NFL Sportsbook betting attempt. Star DT Aaron Donald had an injury scare against Seattle but should be ready to go on Saturday.
Jared Goff will likely start at Lambeau Field, although he’s still nursing an injury. Between those issues and Green Bays’ strong secondary, we can hardly expect a big fantasy score from him. With all QB issues, probably the best option from LA is RB Cam Akers. He was excellent in the wild card round. Akers torched Seattle for 131 yards and a touchdown. We can expect him to continue to dominate the touches on Saturday.
Notes On The Green Bay Packers
The Packers are entering Saturday’s matchup after a first-round bye following an impressive end to the regular seasons. They’ve put together six consecutive wins and looked dangerous on both sides of the ball. Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams continued to terrorize NFL defenses, but the defense has also shown a significant improvement. They’ve allowed 16 or fewer points in five of their last six games. Over the season, the Packers’ defense ranks 9th in the league in total offensive yards allowed.
At the age of 37, Aaron Rodgers is having a career season. The likely MVP has been consistent throughout the year, throwing multiple TDs in all but two games. Although the Rams feature a great secondary, Rodgers could still be in for a big score. The same goes for the star WR Davante Adams. He missed some practice this week but according to Matt LaFleur, it was merely a rest. On Saturday, the superstar wideout’s up for a tough matchup against Jalen Ramsey, tough. Still, he’ll get a lot of targets and we can expect a decent fantasy haul.
NFL Playoff Sportsbook Betting Picks And Prediction: Green Bay Packers -6.5
The Rams defense will certainly make things tough for Rodgers and co. However, the Packers’ attack is red-hot and should be able to get theirs. On the other side of the ball, their defense is good enough to handle LA’s sputtering NFL Sportsbook betting offense.
