Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Matchup

Keep reading to see our NFL week 15 Rams vs 49ers pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

The 49ers are favored at -144 on the money line as they host the Rams at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 12th at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers are -2.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 48.5 points. This week 15 NFC West matchup is being televised by AMZN. The 49ers and Rams are both looking to improve their records in this one.

Rams vs. 49ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers
  • Where: Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium
  • Date: Thursday, December 12th
  • Betting Odds SF -2.5, LAR +123 | SF -144 O/U 48.5

Rams Preview:

The Rams have won two straight games, including a 44-42 victory over the Bills in week 14. Los Angeles entered the game as a 3.5-point underdog, but they managed to pull off the win and improve to 7-6. They are now 2nd in the NFC West with a 2-1 division record, and they rank 14th in our NFL power rankings.

Heading into week 15, the Rams have a 34.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 32.3% chance of winning the NFC West. They have an average scoring margin of -2.6 points per game and are 6-7 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-6, with their games averaging 48.5 points per game.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Matthew Stafford has been on a roll, posting passer ratings of 104 in week 12, 110 in week 13, and 132 in week 14, where he threw for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He also avoided getting sacked in week 14 after being sacked twice in week 13 and five times in week 12. Puka Nacua led the Rams in receiving in week 14, with 12 catches for 162 yards, following his 56-yard performance in week 13. Kyren Williams rushed for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns on 29 carries in week 14.

Heading into week 15, the Rams rank 14th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.9 points per game. They are 15th in total yards, with 340.7 per game, and 9th in passing yards, averaging 237.7 per game. However, they rank 25th in rushing, with 103 yards per game, and are 20th in third-down conversions, converting 36.7% of their attempts.

Rams Team Defense

In their 44-42 win over the Bills, the Rams' defense gave up 342 passing yards and allowed Buffalo to connect on 9.2 yards per passing attempt. They also gave up 3 passing touchdowns and 103 rushing yards on just 17 attempts. The Rams' defense struggled on third down, allowing the Bills to convert 55.6% of their third down attempts. Additionally, they didn't record any sacks and had a -4 differential in tackles for loss.

49ers Preview:

After three straight losses, the 49ers got back in the win column with a 38-13 victory over the Bears in week 14, improving their record to 6-7. San Francisco entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, with the teams combining for 51 points, hitting the over on the 43.5-point line. The win gives the 49ers a +0 scoring margin this season and puts them at 5-8 against the spread.

Heading into week 15, the 49ers rank 8th in our power rankings, despite sitting 4th in the NFC West with a 1-3 division record. They have a 10.7% chance of making the playoffs and an 8.6% chance of winning the division. San Francisco is 4-3 at home and 2-4 on the road this season.

49ers Offense Breakdown

After two rough outings, the 49ers bounced back in week 14 with a 38-13 win over the Bears, scoring 14 points in both the first and fourth quarters. Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 20 of 25 passes without an interception. George Kittle led the team with 6 catches for 151 yards, while Isaac Guerendo rushed for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 carries. San Francisco converted 50% of their third downs and went 5/6 in the red zone.

Heading into week 15, the 49ers rank 11th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.7 points per game. They are 4th in yards per game (378.5) and 7th in passing yards (239.6), despite ranking 27th in passing attempts. San Francisco is also 7th in rushing yards, with 138.9 per game, and ranks 7th in 3rd-down conversions.

49ers Team Defense

San Francisco's defense was dominant in their most recent game, a 38-13 win over the Bears. They allowed just 94 passing yards and held Chicago to 18 completions. The 49ers' pass rush was relentless, racking up seven sacks and hitting the quarterback four more times than Chicago.

Even though the Bears had two passing touchdowns, the 49ers' secondary was tough to break down, allowing just 3.9 yards per attempt. On the ground, Chicago managed only 68 yards on 21 attempts against San Francisco.

Rams vs 49ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Rams are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
  • Through their last five home contests, the 49ers offense has averaged 20 points per game while allowing an average of 28. San Francisco posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
  • As the betting underdog, the Rams have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the 49ers struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

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