The 2021 NFL Playoffs are finally here with 4 teams battling it out to be the best in their division. As the road to glory is in full drive, we focus on Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams matchup. This is because the Packers are the NFCs top seed with a winning tradition. However, they lost to the Rams during the 2018 NFC Championship game. Thus, we give you our Packers vs Rams Betting Pick to help you make this matchup even more exciting
According to online sports betting websites, the Packers are the clear favorite to win this game. Furthermore, the odds on the Packers went from 6.5 points to 7.0 points in just one day. This is probably because the Rams have many injuries which includes some of their main players. In addition, the Packers will have the home advantage playing at Lambeau Field. Can the Rams turn things around?
Packers vs Rams Betting Pick Prediction and Analysis for 01/16/2021
The Green Bay Packers are coming fresh in this matchup since did not play in the first round. In addition to paying on their home filed, they have an impressive 10-4 record this season. On the other hand, the Rams are on a winning high after defeating Seattle 30-20 as the underdog.
The L.A. Rams have been surprising everyone with their performance despite their lack of core players due to injuries. Last week, their defense was in good shape and did a great job shutting down Russell Wilson. On the other hand, Aaron Donald may not be playing in this game because of his rib injury. However, many football betting experts believe they can hold the final score within a touchdown if they lose.
The Packers have one of the strongest NFL offense and a 13-3 record making them a difficult team to beat. In addition, they were on a 6-game winning streak winning 4 of these games with double digits. QB Aaron Rodgers will be facing a tough defense but with WR Adams he will be able to make some damage. This is because he holds the single-season record with 115 catches despite missing 2 games due to an injury.
For the Rams offensive side, Jared Goff will be back in action after experiencing thumb issues. While he may not be at 100%, he will have Cam Akers to receive his passes. Thus, the sports betting odds clearly shows his return.
Packers vs Rams Betting Pick
Game time: 01/16/2021 at 4:35PM ET
Bet on the Over at 45.5
The Green Bay Packers are a definite contender to win Super Bowl LV at +380 odds. Therefore, they will not let the Rams get in the way and we are confident they will win. However, the biggest obstacle will be whether they can over the point spread. Thus, it is a better wager to bet on the Over/Under for maximum betting profits. Furthermore, the Rams defense is hurting because of several players being out due to injuries. Thus, that will take away a good portion of their defensive power.
Our football betting prediction for this game is that the Green Bay Packers will win 30-24