The Los Angeles Rams won't take anything for granted on Sunday Night Football when they host the Tennessee Titans. Los Angeles (7-1) is setting its sights high and boasts a relentless defense and a high-flying offense. While the Titans are without star running back Derrick Henry, they are still 6-2 and the Rams won't be taking them lightly. Both teams enter Sunday's showdown having won four straight games.
Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Titans vs. Rams odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under for total points scored is 53. Before locking in any Rams vs. Titans picks, you need to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the red-hot SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has broken down Sunday Night Football's Rams vs. Titans matchup and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's SNF picks. Now, here are several Week 9 NFL odds and betting lines for Titans vs. Rams:
- Rams vs. Titans spread: Los Angeles -7.5
- Rams vs. Titans over-under: 53 points
- Rams vs. Titans money line: Los Angeles -350, Tennessee +280
- TEN: The Titans are 18-11 against the spread as underdogs under Mike Vrabel
- LAR: The Rams are 33-26-2 ATS as favorites under Sean McVay
Why the Rams can cover
The Los Angeles passing attack has been lighting it up, with Matthew Stafford second in the league in passing (2,477 yards) and Cooper Kupp posting a league-high 924 yards through eight games. They have linked up for 10 touchdowns, and Stafford has 22 while throwing just four interceptions. The Rams are an NFL-best 11-2 against the spread in prime time since 2019, covering the spread in five straight.
Los Angeles is scoring 30.6 points per game (fifth in NFL), and veteran receiver Robert Woods (38 catches) and rising star Van Jefferson (16.3 yards per catch) also pose problems. The Titans rank 22nd in total defense (368 yards per game) and 24th against the pass (267), and while the Rams defense ranks 21st in total yards (367), that doesn't tell the story. L.A. leads the league in sacks (25) and shares the No. 1 spot in interceptions (11).
Why the Titans can cover
Tennessee has been an underdog in four games this season and won all of them, and the Titans are 6-2 against the spread. Tennessee is 17-13 straight-up as an underdog under coach Mike Vrabel. Tannehill will need to step up his game, and the veteran threw for 265 yards and three TDs in last week's victory. He has 2,002 passing yards and 10 touchdowns and is the team's top rushing option remaining with 165 yards. Adrian Peterson was brought in to take over, with top running back Jeremy McNichols having just 246 career rushing yards to his name.
The veteran Peterson had 604 total yards and ran for seven TDs with Detroit last season. McNichols plays a key role on passing downs and has 21 catches for 203 yards, and wideout A.J. Brown (35 for 539) is still a threat. The Titans defense has been strong against the run (100.8 yards, eighth) and allows 24.2 points per game (20th). It has struggled against the pass (267.4 yards, 24th), but Harold Landry is tied for second in the league with 8.5 sacks, and safety Kevin Byard has four interceptions.
How to make Rams vs. Titans picks
The model has zeroed in on Rams vs. Titans and is leaning under the total, calling for 50 points. It also says one side of the spread cashes in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only get the model's Rams vs. Titans picks at SportsLine.
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