Rams vs. Cowboys picks Point spread tota

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Rams vs. Cowboys picks Point spread tota

"Sunday Night Football" will play host to two of the NFL's most intriguing teams in Week 1, with the and set to square off at brand-new SoFi Stadium. Two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance, Sean McVay's Rams are desperate to prove they still belong in the NFC West, and they've got premier talent at key positions -- including cornerback, where is the newly highest-paid player in the league. The Cowboys, meanwhile, might be hot Super Bowl pick out of the NFC, what with new coach Mike McCarthy commanding arguably the most explosive lineup in the conference.While their Sunday night showdown is sure to be a fun watch regardle s of whether you're betting on the action, we've got you covered in this space with everything you need to know from a gambling Matt Garza Jersey perspective. All odds are courtesy of William Hill Sportsbook.Date:Sunday, Sept. 13|Time:8:20 p.m. ETLocation:SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)TV:NBC|Stream:fuboTV( )Follow:The line opened this spring at -2 in favor of the Cowboys, then an immediate influx of bets on Dallas pushed it to -3 ... before things came back down on Saturday. Considering the hype around the 'Boys, you'd think that number might be even higher. But the Rams will be at home, and relatively close moneyline marks (-135 for Dallas, +115 for Los Angeles) indicate this is still a tighter bet than other big late games like Cardinals-49ers (-300 for San Francisco) and Giants-Steelers (-250 for Pittsburgh). Pick: Cowboys -2. Dallas isn't immune to a prime-time letdown, and the Rams have won two of Eric Thames Jersey their last three against the Cowboys under McVay. There's also a strong case to be made that L.A.'s wide receiver corps ( , ) will find openings against a transitioning secondary. But there's just no denying the overall disparity here. The Cowboys have the better quarterback, running back, receiving corps and offensive line; and their pa s rush should be able to penetrate protection, forcing the Rams signal-caller into an occasional tizzy. If Mike McCarthy keeps his hands off play sheet, there's little reason Dallas shouldn't be able to showcase some of its offensive firepower on the West Coast.Play moneyline at Rams +115? This is a low-risk, low-reward proposition just because it's a projected close game. The Rams don't nece sarily feel like a crazy play as a straight-up underdog pick (again: at home, with some weapons to surprise), but ideally you'd get a bigger payout for banking on them overcoming the Cowboys' clearly superior depth. So if you're really convinced the uncertainties stemming from this offseason will seep into McCarthy's debut running Dallas, it might be worth a shot. Otherwise, don't bother.Pick: Over. The 51.5-point mark is the highest of the entire Sunday slate, and for good reason: Neither the Cowboys nor the Rams have a whole lot of defensive certainty. Both sides have a handful of big names -- the Cowboys boast and ; the Rams have and Jalen Ramsey -- but aren't exactly devoid of question marks. Can Dallas' banged-up secondary withstand the Rams' receivers? Do the Rams have any shot of pre suring off the edge? Consider that both the 'Boys and Rams are capable of high-scoring games, and this feels like a solid call on the Over. Pick: Cowboys -0.5. This dropped from -2 to -0.5 between Friday and Saturday, perhaps as a result of more bets on the home team. Truth is, if there's any point in the game where the Rams will threaten Dallas' lead, it'll probably be earlier on in the game, but still, the Cowboys are flat-out better, and if they have a lead through two quarters, odds are it'll be by at least a field goal. If this were more of a lopsided line, like the at +6 against the on Thursday night, then it might be worth a harder look at the underdogs.Dak PrescottO/U 23.5 completionsO/U 36.5 attemptsO/U 284.5 pa sing yardsO/U 1.5 pa sing TDs (Over -175)You'll notice the oddsmakers are clearly forecasting a big offensive day for the Cowboys, and that starts with Prescott, who's got some pretty gaudy pa sing attempt and yards totals. The Paul Molitor Jersey Pro Bowler only threw 37 pa ses in seven of 16 starts (43%) in 2019, but he did complete at least 24 pa ses in nine of 16 (56%), while hitting 285 yards in seven games (43%). Based off that recent history, and the fact the Rams have holes in the secondary outside of Ramsey, the thinking here is that while it'd be wise to be cautious with the Over on attempts and yards, 24 completions and at least two touchdown pa ses seems very reasonable on Sunday night. If you're going to pound the Over on one of these, make it the TD pa ses, with , and all poised for flashy 2020 debuts. Jared GoffO/U 24.5 completionsO/U 38.5 attemptsO/U 274.5 pa sing yardsO/U 1.5 pa sing TDs (Over -175)The Rams might seem like more of a run-heavy team considering their previous deployment of and Sean McVay's insistence on a three-back rotation this year, but Goff is actually asked to chuck it Milwaukee Brewers Jersey a lot, so the high pa s attempt mark isn't as wild as it might appear. In 2019, for example, Goff cleared 40 attempts in seven of 16 games (43%) and came close in a bunch of others, throwing at least 37 pa ses in 10 of 16 starts (62%). If you think he's going to be playing catch-up for half or most of this game, it's reasonable to bet the Over on both attempts and yards, though his occasionally erratic arm means the completions are likely worth a stayaway.O/U 19.5 rushing attemptsO/U 79.5 rushing yardsO/U 111.5 rushing and receiving yards Like Dak, Elliott is projected to be busy, and rightfully so. That said, his carry totals have been pretty unpredictable. In 2019, for example, he only hit 20 rushing attempts once in the Cowboys' final five games. Right before that, however, he hit 20 carries five times in a six-week stretch. Rushing yards, meanwhile, have been a little easier to forecast; he hit at least 81 in four of his last six games of 2019 -- and nine out of 16 (56%) during that season. In this game, the smart lean is toward the Over in pretty much every category, namely because of the moving parts on the Rams defense, which is now without tackling machine in the middle. receiving yards O/U 36.5In 2019, the tight end hit 36 yards in five of the nine games (55%) he caught at least two pa ses. If you figure he's going to catch at least two on Sunday night, against a Rams team transitioning at linebacker and in the secondary, and with weapons like Cooper, Gallup and Lamb creating space on the outside, then you almost have to expect he'll clock at least 36 yards. There are only so many pa ses to go around, yes, but if Dallas is truly primed for a big offensive night, he'll surely be involved. receiving yards O/U 47.5The Rams Orlando Arcia Jersey apparently balked at teams trying
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