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The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams kick off Week 4 with a Thursday Night Football matchup that could be a preview of an NFC Championship game. Though the NFL latest line has the Rams as a 6.5-point favorite, the Vikings’ defense could upend Los Angeles’ top-rated offense.
Vikings vs Rams NFL Week 4 Odds & Game Info
.@JaredGoff16 dances in the pocket, @CooperKupp shakes 'em off!
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 25, 2018
Listen in on Kupp's longest TD of his career from the #LARams Spanish radio booth! pic.twitter.com/J1XKfQ2xyk
- When: Thursday, 8:20 PM ET
- Where: LA Memorial Coliseum
- NFL Week 4 Odds: Rams -6.5 (Total 49)
Why Bet on the Vikings?
The Vikings have something to prove to themselves and fans alike after losing last Sunday to the Buffalo Bills despite being a 17-point home favorite. The loss turned the Bills into the 15th dog of 17 points or more to win a game in the Super Bowl era and the biggest underdog to pull off such a win since the Redskins defeated the Cowboys 24-17 as 17.5-point underdogs back in 95.
Minnesota had all sorts of problems in running the ball, which made Dalvin Cook’s absence stick out like a sore thumb. The Vikings only attempted six rushing tries that didn’t amount to too much. In fact, Latavius Murray rushed on two occasions to gain a measly yard though he did add five catches to his name for 30 receiving yards. Cook did comment he would play in their game against the Rams but remains on standby given his hamstring injury that might keep him off the field.
The Vikings offense has plenty of work to do if they’re to beat the Rams. Though quarterback Kirk Cousins 40-of-55 passes for 296 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, the offensive line allowed him to be blindsided on a couple of occasions in the beginning of the game.
Vikings Team Stats
Offense
- Average Score For: 19.67
- Total Yards: 371.67
- Rush Yards: 66.00
- Passing Yards: 305.67
Defense
- Average Score Against: 24.00
- Total Yards: 323.33
- Rush Yards: 105.33
- Passing Yards: 218.00
Why Bet on the Rams?
The Rams hit the ground running this season and have won all three of their regular season games. Even if all of their wins have been at home, there’s no denying the offense has been crushing it. Against the Chargers last Sunday, Jared Goff passed for 354 yards and three touchdowns while Todd Gurley rushed for 105 yards and one touchdown. Robert Woods grabbed 10 passes for 104 yards and two scores. All in all, the Rams had 521 yards of offense.
The Rams have thus become the favorites to win this year’s Super Bowl. However, it’s not all good news for the Rams as Pro Bowl cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib both left the game with injuries. Peters might be out for 2-4 weeks while Talib could recover from an ankle injury soon.
Rams Team Stats
Offense
- Average Score For: 34.00
- Total Yards: 439.34
- Rush Yards: 133.67
- Passing Yards: 305.67
Defense
- Average Score Against: 12.00
- Total Yards: 296.00
- Rush Yards: 96.67
- Passing Yards: 199.33
Vikings vs. Rams Betting Trends
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 13-3-1 SU in its last 17 games
Minnesota is 6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
LA Rams is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
LA Rams is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Rams's last 9 games
Game Prediction: The Vikings won’t let themselves slip as they did against the Bills. But, the way the Rams are playing I don’t really see Minnesota coming out with a win.
Pick: Rams SU
