Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams Matchup

Read our Bills vs Rams pick and preview for this NFL pre-season week 14 game in Inglewood. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NFL matchup.

The over/under line is set at 49 points for the week 14 non-conference matchup between the Bills and Rams. The game, played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, will kick off at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 8th. Buffalo is favored on the road with a point spread of -4.5 and a money line of -213. The Rams' money line odds are +177. FOX is handling the TV broadcast.

Bills vs. Rams Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams
Where: Inglewood at SoFi Stadium
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Betting Odds BUF -4.5, BUF -213 | LAR +177 O/U 49

Bills Preview:

With a 10-2 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and have a 100% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs, according to our projections. Buffalo is on a seven-game winning streak, including a 35-10 victory over the 49ers in week 13. They covered the 6.5-point spread in that game, bringing their ATS record to 8-4 this season.

Buffalo’s average scoring margin is +10.9 points per game, and they’ve won three straight against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-5, with their games averaging 48.2 points compared to an average line of 46.

Bills Offense Breakdown

Buffalo's offense heads into week 14 ranked 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 29.6, and 10th in yards per game with 347.5. The Bills rank 8th in 3rd-down conversion percentage and are 3rd in red zone attempts, though they sit 29th in red zone conversion percentage at 3.9%.

Josh Allen posted a passer rating of 141 in week 13, completing 13 of 17 passes for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. James Cook led the rushing attack with 107 yards on 14 carries, while Dawson Knox had 2 catches for 56 yards.

Bills Team Defense

In their most recent game, the Bills' defense was dominant, allowing just 86 passing yards on 11 completions in their 35-10 win over the 49ers. San Francisco managed just 239 total yards, and Buffalo defended the run well, giving up 153 yards on 27 attempts. The Bills' defense held the 49ers to a 30% conversion rate on third down and recorded two sacks.

Buffalo's secondary was particularly effective, holding the 49ers to 4.8 yards per attempt and not allowing any passing touchdowns. Despite some struggles against the run, the Bills' defense played a key role in their blowout victory.

Rams Preview:

After a week 12 loss to the Eagles, the Rams bounced back with a 21-14 win over the Saints in week 13, bringing their record to 6-6. Los Angeles was a 2.5-point favorite and covered the spread with the 7-point win. The combined 35 points fell short of the 48.5-point line. The Rams are now 5-7 ATS this season.

Heading into week 14, the Rams have a 22.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 21.3% chance of winning the NFC West. They rank 16th in our NFL power rankings. Their O/U record stands at 6-6, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 47.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 14, the Rams rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.2, and 18th in yards per game with 331. In the passing game, they rank 10th in attempts and 11th in yards per game, with 230.8. On the ground, they rank 22nd in attempts and 26th in rushing yards per game, averaging 100.2. The Rams have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 32.6% of their attempts, which ranks 29th in the league.

Matthew Stafford has posted a passer rating over 100 in each of his last three games, including a 110 rating in week 13 against the Saints, when he threw for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kyren Williams rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries in week 13, and Puka Nacua led the team with 5 catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. The Rams scored 14 points in the 4th quarter against New Orleans and converted all 3 of their red zone opportunities.

Rams Team Defense

In the Rams' 21-14 win over the Saints, their defense gave up 143 rushing yards on 31 attempts, with New Orleans finishing at 4.6 yards per attempt. Despite this, the Rams' defense was tough against the pass, allowing just 184 yards through the air and holding the Saints to a 64.9% completion rate. The Rams didn't record any sacks in the game and allowed one passing touchdown. On third downs, they held the Saints to a 33.3% conversion rate.

Bills vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Buffalo has averaged 22 points per game while allowing 21 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
The Rams are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bills have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.