Lions vs. Rams: NFL Playoffs Predictions, Betting Trends and Stats

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 12, 2024 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

A playoff matchup pits the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) against the Detroit Lions (12-5) in the NFC Wild Card round on January 14 at 8:00 PM ET at Ford Field.

The Rams are 3-point underdogs in their matchup against the Lions (the game has an over/under of 53 points).

The insights in the following article reference odds valid as of January 14, 2024 at 4:12 PM ET. Check out the article below for the latest odds for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Lions Vs Rams Odds

Favorite Spread Over/Under
Lions -3 53

Lions vs. Rams Predictions

Computer picks for Lions vs Rams
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Rams (+3) Under (53)

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Team Stat Rankings

Lions Rams
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 27.1 (5) 23.8 (8)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 23.2 (23) 22.2 (19)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.9 (3) 5.6 (6)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.5 (24) 5.3 (17)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 23 (19) 18 (6)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 23 (18) 15 (30)

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Lions Betting Insights

  • The Lions have covered the spread 12 times in 17 games.
  • As 3-point favorites or more, Detroit is 7-4 against the spread.
  • The Lions have played 17 games this year and 11 of them have gone over the total.
  • The over/under in this game is 53 points, 5.8 higher than the average total in Detroit games this season (postseason included).

Rams Betting Insights

  • Against the spread, the Rams are 10-6-1 this season.
  • Los Angeles’ ATS record as 3-point underdogs or more is 4-3-1.
  • There have been nine Rams games (out of 17) that hit the over this year.
  • So far this year, four Los Angeles games have featured more than 53 points scored.
  • Games involving the Rams this year have averaged 44.3 points per game, an 8.7-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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Lions Players to Watch

  • Jared Goff has thrown for 4,575 yards (269.1 ypg) to lead Detroit, completing 67.3% of his passes and recording 30 touchdown passes compared to 12 interceptions this season.
  • David Montgomery has racked up 1,015 yards on 219 carries while finding paydirt 13 times.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs has carried the ball 182 times for 945 yards (63.0 per game) and 10 touchdowns while also racking up 316 yards through the air, scoring one time.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown has hauled in 119 catches for 1,515 yards (94.7 yards per game) to lead the team this season. He’s found the end zone 10 times as a receiver.
  • Sam LaPorta has hauled in 86 receptions totaling 889 yards, finding the end zone 10 times as a receiver this campaign.
  • Josh Reynolds has been the target of 64 passes and racked up 40 receptions for 608 yards, an average of 35.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone five times through the air this season.
  • Aidan Hutchinson has 11.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 14.0 TFL, 51 tackles, and one interception.
  • Alex Anzalone is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 129 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 3.0 sacks.
  • Kerby Joseph has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 80 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 11 passes defended to his name.

Rams Players to Watch

  • Matthew Stafford has recorded 3,965 passing yards, or 264.3 per game, this season. He has completed 62.6% of his passes and has collected 24 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
  • Kyren Williams has carried the ball 228 times for 1,144 yards, with 12 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 32 catches for 206 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Royce Freeman has totaled 319 yards on 77 carries with two touchdowns.
  • Puka Nacua leads his squad with 1,486 receiving yards on 105 receptions with six touchdowns.
  • Cooper Kupp has caught 59 passes and compiled 737 receiving yards (61.4 per game) with five touchdowns.
  • Tyler Higbee has racked up 495 reciving yards (33.0 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
  • Kobie Turner paces the team with 9.0 sacks, and also has 8.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
  • Ernest Jones is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 145 tackles, 14.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
  • Jordan Fuller leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 93 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and eight passes defended.

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