Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions Prediction, Preview and Odds - 09/08/2024

Game Time: 8:20 pm ET, Sunday, September 8, 2024

Venue:  Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Where to Watch:  NBC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rams +3.5, Lions -3.5; Over/Under:  52 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rams +3.5, Lions -3.5; Over/Under:  52 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rams +3.5, Lions -3.5; Over/Under:  52.5 points

Los Angeles Rams:  0-0 (NFC West)

Detroit Lions:  0-0 (NFC North)

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Los Angeles Rams:  N/A

Detroit Lions:  N/A

The Rams finished last season with a 10-7 record overall and they were 5-1 in their division games too. They had a 5-3 record in their home games and had a 5-4 record in their road games where they will be in this game. Last season, their offense was averaging 23.8 points per game and their defense was allowing an average of 22.2 points per game. Their offense was also averaging 359.3 yards per game and their defense was allowing an average of 337.9 yards per game. Matthew Stafford led the team in passing yards with 3965, Kyren Williams led the team in rushing yards with 1144, and Puka Nacua led the team in receiving yards with 1486.

The Lions finished last season with a 12-5 record overall and they were 4-2 in their division games too. They had a 6-2 record in their home games and had a 6-3 record in their road games, but they will be at home in this game. Last season, their offense was averaging 27.1 points per game and their defense was allowing an average of 23.2 points per game. Their offense was also averaging 394.8 yards per game and their defense was allowing an average of 336.1 yards per game. Jared Goff led the team in passing yards with 4575, David Montgomery led the team in rushing yards with 1015, and Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team in receiving yards with 1515.

The current betting odds have the Lions listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lions finished last season with a 12-5 record overall and won the NFC North with one of the best records in the entire NFL. They have been improving each season under Dan Campbell and were already a threat last season, now they will be looking to take over the NFL and get to the Super Bowl after coming so close last season. Meanwhile, the Rams were 10-7 overall last season and even though they didn't win their division, they have been a threat in the league. Puka Nacua was a big part of their success last season with his break-out rookie season, and Kyren Williams also made a name for himself on the ground. The big story here is Matthew Stafford returning to Ford Field in a clash between 2 playoff teams. One thing that could hurt the Rams here is Nacua being banged up as he was a big part of their success last year. The Lions managed to pull off a road upset against the Chiefs in week 1 last season, and now they will be looking to start strong at home this season. The Lions have the better roster right now and they have a real chance to be a huge threat to win the NFC this season, they will be using this game against their former quarterback as a statement. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lions to cover the spread in this game. 

Rams Lions Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 8, 2024 (8:20 pm ET start time) is Lions 38 Rams 31.

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Los Angeles Rams: 12-8 ATS in their last 20 games. 12-8 ATS in the first half of their last 20 games. 13-7 ATS in the first quarter of their last 20 games. 

Detroit Lions: 1-5 ATS in the first quarter of their last 6 home games. 0-2 ATS in the third quarter of their last 2 games. 15-6 to the over in their last 21 games. 

Los Angeles Rams:  R. Havenstein (OL) Injured - Ankle. D. Williams (DB) Injured - Hamstring. J. Jackson (G) Injured - Shoulder. P. Nacua (WR) Injured - Knee. C. Durant (DB) Injured - Hamstring.

Detroit Lions:  D. Reader (DL) Injured - Quad. I. Melifonwu (SAF) Injured - Ankle. L. Strickland (SAF) Injured - Thumb.

“I think it’s just about the importance of the communication. Especially when our offense is out on the field. When our punt operation is out there, hopefully not too often. It’s just really using that experience for the guys that were here. The importance of non-verbal communication.” - Sean McVay on his team’s upcoming game against the Lions this week.

"Of course we do, who doesn't, right. We're to the point, now, where that doesn't even matter anymore. Like what does that do? Does nothing. Now it's about the steps to get to there. And the steps are you better win your division because you get home field again. And then once you get a home game now it's about seeding, right? And you win these head-to-heads. And all of a sudden you're the three seed. You're the two seed. Maybe you're the one seed." - Dan Campbell on telling his team to stop with the Super Bowl talk.

WR Robinson, Demarcus 

WR Nacua, Puka

WR Kupp, Cooper 

TE Parkinson, Colby 

QB Stafford, Matthew 

RB Williams, Kyren

WR Raymond, Kalif

WR Williams, Jameson

WR St. Brown, Amon-Ra

TE LaPorta, Sam 

QB Goff, Jared 

RB Montgomery, David 

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Coaches:

Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay (8th season)

Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell (4th season)