Rams at Cardinals NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

Los Angeles Rams NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

For the second time in as many meetings, the Los Angeles Rams found themselves on the bitter end of a gut-wrenching defeat. Thankfully this time around, it didn’t end their respective NFL betting season. All it did was give the Rams more confidence that it can hang with one of the best the league currently has to offer—in their house no less! That being said, the 26-20 overtime loss as 5.5-point underdogs per the closing NFL odds saw LA incur a number of injuries that NFL bettors must account for moving forward. The offense will be without the services of Puka Nacua for the foreseeable future due to reaggravating a knee injury making Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, and Tutu Atwell even more integral pieces to the offensive puzzle than they already were. The offensive line was also blitzed by the injury bug with Joe Noteboom, Kevin Dotson, and Rob Havenstein all listed as questionable for the week 2 brawl with the division rival Arizona Cardinals. The NFL betting market has taken all this into consideration evidenced by the Rams no longer being listed the favored side to win this match at the online sportsbook.

If it’s value you seek, it can be had should NFL bettors be looking into Rams’ futures odds since kicking off the year with a loss. LA’s odds to win Super Bowl LIX swelled to 40-1 from 33-1, while its rate of return to be the last team standing in the NFC moved from 16-1 to 18-1. The Rams odds to win the NFC West nearly doubled up moving off +360 to +600, but you might want to take a holding pattern to see what happens after this week in that market—more value can possibly be had. The team’s win total odds remained 8.5, but lesser juice currently resides on the over. Something to think about considering the Rams are expected to run up against a middling schedule strength per Sharp Football Analysis, and the matchup against the Lions is already in the books. The Rams odds of making the playoffs swelled to +155 from -115, while their odds of not qualifying jumped to -185 from -105.

NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

Los Angeles Rams +1.5

Arizona Cardinals -1.5

Total: 49.5

Money Line: Rams +105, Cardinals -125

Los Angeles Rams Week 2 Matchup

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Arizona Cardinals from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Kickoff time is set for 4:05 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The NFL Week 2 betting lines opened with the Rams installed 2-point favorites with the total set at 48-points. Mostly due to the plethora of injury concerns the Rams possess entering their first divisional clash of the season, those betting on the NFL spread with cryptocurrency are avoiding LA like the plague with early action reports from linemakers relaying LA only taking in 35 percent of the bets and just over 20 percent of the money. Because of it, the Rams now find themselves installed road dogs for the second straight week (+1). Though the over has taken in 90+ percent of the early bets and nearly 70 percent of the handle, the over/under is down a half-point to 48.5 letting it be known more respected money is of the belief points are tougher to come by in this match of familiar opponents. LA swept the rivalry last year winning both games by an average of 20 points per game with the O/U splitting and 43.0 points scored on average.

Los Angeles Rams Week 1 Recap

The Los Angeles Rams fought valiantly but fell short in a 26-20 season opening overtime loss to the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately for NFL bettors that took any amount of points with the Rams on the NFL odds, Montgomery’s extra session touchdown plunge covered all numbers. Despite losing key players, including Pro Bowl receiver Puka Nacua and two offensive linemen, the Rams showcased resilience under head coach Sean McVay. Matthew Stafford nearly orchestrated a comeback with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp late in the fourth quarter briefly putting the Rams in front 20-17 after trailing 17-3 at the outset of the third quarter. However, a missed opportunity to secure a win, combined with a late Lions field goal that forced overtime, sealed their fate. Stafford was impressive in completing 34 of 49 passes for 317 yards, but the former Lions shot caller also threw a costly interception. Injuries, particularly to the offensive line, hampered the Rams' ability to protect Stafford, who endured several hits but kept them competitive. The Rams' defense struggled to contain a balanced Lions attack, allowing Detroit to score on its initial overtime drive. Despite the loss, the Rams showed promise, and Kupp’s 14 receptions for 110 yards and a score put the prop betting community on notice that he’s finally back to full strength and ready for duty.

2024 Los Angeles Rams Schedule, Results & Record

The Rams have a rich history that began in Cleveland in 1937. They moved to Los Angeles for the first time in 1946, winning one NFL championship and playing in three other championship games between 1949 and 1955. In the late 1960s, the Rams became a powerhouse in the NFL, known for their dominant "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line and quarterback Roman Gabriel, a matinee idol.

Under head coach George Allen, the Rams made the playoffs in 1967 and 1969, though they were eliminated in the divisional round both times. Despite consistent contention, Allen was eventually fired. Coaches Chuck Knox and John Robinson also brought consistent success, but a Super Bowl title remained elusive.

This is the Rams' second stint in Los Angeles, where they originally played from 1946 to 1994 before relocating to St. Louis from 1995 to 2015. In 1999, the Rams won their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history with the “Greatest Show on Turf” captivating NFL fans all season long. They captured their second Super Bowl title in 2021, marking the first Super Bowl win for the Los Angeles version of the Rams. Since their return to LA in 2016, the Rams have been consistent winners, with five playoff berths in the last seven years. In 2020, they moved into SoFi Stadium, the most spectacular and modern stadium of its kind in the world.

Los Angeles Rams Past Seasons (2000)

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