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The Los Angeles Rams (4-10) host the Denver Broncos (4-10) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
The Broncos rank 27th in total offense this year (316.1 yards per game), but they’ve been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 316.1 yards allowed per game. The Rams’ offense has been a bottom-five unit in total offense this season, registering 273.9 total yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 13th with 331.6 total yards ceded per contest.
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Broncos vs. Rams Picks
The Broncos are expected by BetterPool users to win, but not cover the spread, against the Rams on Sunday. At the moment, 36.2% of users are picking them to win, but 55.9% expect the Rams to cover the 2.5-point spread.
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Game Info: Broncos vs. Rams
- Game Day: Sunday, December 25, 2022
- Game Time: 4:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Read the betting insights and trends below before placing a wager on Sunday’s Denver-Los Angeles spread (Denver -2.5) or total (36.5 points).
Betting Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos have posted a 6-8-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Broncos have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 2.5 points or more this season (0-4).
- The teams have hit the over in three of the Broncos’ 14 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos rank 27th in total offense this year (316.1 yards per game), but they’ve been thriving on defense, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 309 yards allowed per game.
- While the Broncos rank worst in the NFL in scoring offense with 15.6 points per game, it’s been a different situation on defense, as they rank third-best (18.1 points per game allowed).
- The Broncos sport the 22nd-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (208.4 passing yards per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with only 194.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Broncos rank 23rd in the NFL with 107.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 14th in rushing yards allowed per contest (114.5).
- While the Broncos rank worst in the NFL in third-down percentage at 28.6%, it’s been a different story on defense, as they rank second-best (32.1% third-down percentage allowed).
- The Broncos have the best defense in the NFL in terms of yards per play allowed (5.1), while their offense is ranked 24th, gaining 5.3 per play.
- With 19 forced turnovers (10th in NFL) against 16 turnovers committed (ninth in NFL), the Broncos’ +3 turnover margin ranks 10th in the league.
Best Players for Broncos
- Russell Wilson: 2,805 PASS YDS / 233.8 YPG / 60.4% / 11 TD / 6 INT / 41 CAR / 215 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Latavius Murray: 136 CAR / 567 YDS / 56.7 YPG / 5 TD / 21 REC / 95 YDS / 9.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Courtland Sutton: 52 REC / 688 YDS / 57.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Jerry Jeudy: 49 REC / 663 YDS / 55.3 YPG / 6 TD
- Greg Dulcich: 29 REC / 372 YDS / 41.3 YPG / 1 TD
- DeShawn Williams: 31 TKL / 4 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 3 PD
- Alex Singleton: 115 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 PD
- Justin Simmons: 48 TKL / 2 TFL / 5 INT / 6 PD
Betting Insights for Rams
- The Rams have a 4-9-1 record against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, the Rams are 2-4-1 against the spread.
- Rams games have hit the over in five out of 14 opportunities (35.7%).
Stats & Insights for Rams
- The Rams rank worst in total yards per game (273.9), but they’ve been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th in the NFL with 331.6 total yards ceded per contest.
- The Rams rank second-worst in points per game (16.4), but they’ve been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th in the NFL with 22.9 points ceded per contest.
- The Rams are putting up 188.9 passing yards per contest on offense this season (25th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 227.1 passing yards per contest (21st-ranked) on defense.
- While the Rams’ run offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking third-worst with 85.1 rushing yards per game, their defense ranks fourth-best with only 104.5 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Rams rank 18th in the NFL (39.2% third-down conversion percentage) and 22nd on defense (41.4% third-down rate allowed).
- The Rams’ offense has been struggling in terms of yards per play, ranking worst in the NFL at 5. They have been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 5.7 yards per play (15th-ranked).
- The Rams have forced 16 turnovers this season and have turned it over 21 times, leading to a -5 turnover margin that is fifth-worst in the NFL.
Best Players for Rams
- Baker Mayfield: 1,654 PASS YDS / 183.8 YPG / 58.4% / 8 TD / 7 INT
- Cam Akers: 125 CAR / 441 YDS / 36.8 YPG / 4 TD / 7 REC / 54 YDS / 4.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Kyren Williams: 27 CAR / 115 YDS / 16.4 YPG / 0 TD / 8 REC / 73 YDS / 10.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Tyler Higbee: 56 REC / 482 YDS / 34.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Ben Skowronek: 39 REC / 376 YDS / 26.9 YPG / 0 TD
- Tutu Atwell: 12 REC / 247 YDS / 24.7 YPG / 1 TD
- Leonard Floyd: 51 TKL / 8 TFL / 7 SACK
- Bobby Wagner: 118 TKL / 8 TFL / 5 SACK / 1 INT / 4 PD
- Taylor Rapp: 73 TKL / 2 INT / 5 PD
