NFL Preview: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams – Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
The Buffalo Bills (10-2) and Los Angeles Rams (6-6) will battle on Sunday, December 8 at 4:25 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California for your next NFL betting matchup to watch. The Bills are favored on the road with a point spread at -4.0 (-105).
Buffalo Bills Betting Preview
The Bills have their last six games and aim to tally another. Their latest win was a 35-10 blowout over the San Francisco 49ers, where they had a commanding 21-3 lead going into halftime.
Josh Allen was scoring everywhere, as he had a rushing, throwing, and receiving touchdown (lateral). He completed 13 of 17 passes in an effortless performance for 148 yards. James Cook had a terrific ground game with 14 carries totaling 107 yards and a touchdown.
They accumulated 372 yards and 20 first downs, while holding the 49ers to 239 yards and 15 first downs. They also kept it clean with zero turnovers and forced the 49ers to have three.
The Bills rank second in the league for points averages a game at 29.6. They rank sixth defensively for allowing opponents to average 18.7 points a game, resulting in a favorable spread.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview
The Rams have won their last three out of five games and are seeking some consistency. Their most recent performance was a 21-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
This turned into an impressive performance for the Rams, as they were down 6-0 at the half. Matthew Stafford completed 14 of his 24 passes that amounted to 183 yards and two touchdowns. Kyren Williams led with 15 rush attempts totaling 104 yards and a touchdown.
Both the Rams and Saints had similar numbers for total yards and first downs, and both teams took care of the football without any turnovers. The only key difference was execution on both sides of the ball, as the Rams simply made better plays down the stretch to win.
The Rams are putting together 21.2 points per game, ranking 20th in the league. They are the 21st-best team defensively when it comes to allowing their opponents to average 24.2 points a game. This margin of error will not suit them well against a team like the Bills.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
Check out the NFL betting odds in the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams showdown, courtesy of MyBookie. Current odds reveal the Bills as four-point favorites, while market predictions estimate the Bills have a 63.1 percent chance of winning.
The Bills are back in another position to go deep in the playoffs and this matchup will not be taken lightly. The Rams appear to have a boost from their previous game, so they could come out strong offensively. Look for the Bills to cover the spread.