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The Los Angeles Rams (4-9) and the Green Bay Packers (5-8) will match up on Monday Night Football. Both teams picked up victories in their previous games and are hoping to carry that momentum into the final game on the Week 15 NFL schedule. This NFC bout has been lopsided over the past few years, as Green Bay has won eight of the last 10 outings against Los Angeles. The Packers beat the Rams 36-28 in 2021 in the last meeting.

Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET in Green Bay. Caesars Sportsbook lists Green Bay as a 7.5-point favorite, while the over/under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 40.5 in the latest Rams vs. Packers odds. Before making any Packers vs. Rams picks or NFL predictions, make sure you check out what SportsLine's resident Green Bay expert, R.J. White, has to say.

White, a Fantasy and gambling editor for CBS Sports, consistently crushes against-the-spread picks and went 445-378-24 on his ATS picks from 2017-21, which returned $2,542 to $100 players. He's also an incredible 56-20-2 on his last 78 against-the-spread NFL picks involving the Packers, returning $3,347 for $100 bettors.

He's well-known for cashing out big in the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest twice since 2015. White also cashed big on his NFL futures in 2021, including nailing Jonathan Taylor as the NFL rushing leader at 10-1. Anyone who has followed White is way up.

Now, White has set his sights on Packers vs. Rams and just locked in his picks and NFL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Now, here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Rams vs. Packers:

  • Packers vs. Rams spread: Green Bay -7.5
  • Packers vs. Rams over/under: 40.5 points
  • Packers vs. Rams money line: Green Bay -365, Los Angeles +285
  • LAR: Rams are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games in December
  • GB: Over is 4-0 in the Packers' last four games
  • Packers vs. Rams picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Packers can cover

Safety Adrian Amos is an enforcer on the backend. Amos has been a physical tackler with the ability to be an asset in coverage. The Penn State product owns plenty of range and understands route concepts at a high rate. The 29-year-old is second on the team in total tackles (75) with five tackles for loss and two pass deflections. On Nov. 17, he finished with 10 total tackles.

Jaire Alexander is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Alexander is a quick and twitchy athlete with the awareness to break on a pass in a hurry. The Louisville product has been aggressive at the catch point to pair with his strong hands. Alexander has secured 48 total tackles while being tied for sixth in pass deflections (12) and fourth in interceptions (four). See which team to pick here.

Why the Rams can cover

Los Angeles owns an outstanding duo at linebacker in the middle of the defense. Bobby Wagner is one of the leaders of the unit due to his remarkable IQ and instincts. Wagner runs sideline-to-sideline and has a nose for the ball. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection leads the team in total tackles (111) while being tied for first in sacks (five). He's also logged seven tackles for loss. In his last outing, he finished with 14 total stops.

Ernest Jones has taken a massive step forward this season. Jones is a physical tackler and has a strong understanding of leverage and pursuit angles. The South Carolina product ranks second on the squad in total tackles (93). The 23-year-old has racked up double-digit stops in two of his last five games. See which team to pick here.

How to make Rams vs. Packers picks

White has analyzed this matchup and, while we can tell you he's leaning Over the point total, he has discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

Who wins Rams vs. Packers on Monday Night Football? And which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Rams vs. Packers spread to back, all from the expert who is an outstanding 56-20 on picks involving Green Bay, and find out.