Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
Head to head
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How it plays out
Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals is a NFC West rivalry game, the kind where the records can go out the window. On paper this is about as lopsided as it gets: Los Angeles Rams at 82% to Arizona Cardinals's 18%, spread LAR -5. The two sit close in the power rankings (#15 vs #19), so the lean toward Los Angeles Rams is more about matchup and form than reputation.
Tactically, Los Angeles Rams will want to lean on emerging pass rush to attack Arizona Cardinals, whose secondary depth is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Arizona Cardinals's rangy safety could punish Los Angeles Rams if run game goes unaddressed. Expect both staffs, Sean McVay and Jonathan Gannon, to script around exactly that battle.
Keep an eye on Matthew Stafford (QB) and Kyler Murray (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Rams at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.
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Frequently asked
Who is favored in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Our model favors the Los Angeles Rams, with a 82% win probability over the Arizona Cardinals (18%). The projected spread is LAR -5.
What is the prediction for Rams vs Cardinals?
Our model favors Los Angeles Rams (82%) over Arizona Cardinals (18%), spread LAR -5: a clear mismatch on paper.
What are the moneyline odds for Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Los Angeles Rams are -456 and the Arizona Cardinals are +456 on the moneyline.
Who are the key players to watch in Rams vs Cardinals?
Watch Matthew Stafford (QB) for the Rams and Kyler Murray (QB) for the Cardinals.
Is Rams vs Cardinals a divisional game?
Yes. Both the Rams and Cardinals play in the NFC West, so this is a division matchup with playoff-seeding and tiebreaker stakes.