The San Francisco 49ers travel to California to take on the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 13, 2019.
The 49ers remained unbeaten with a statement 31-3 win over the hyped Cleveland Browns on Monday night. San Francisco dominated Cleveland right from the get-go, rushing for a total of 275 yards while pressuring Baker Mayfield and forcing the Browns to five turnovers in the game. With the win, San Francisco not only remained as the NFC’s only unbeaten team but they sent out a message that their record is no fluke.
San Francisco produced a total of 446 yards of offense. Matt Brieda rushed for 114 yards while Tevin Freeman accounted for 97 yards on the ground and each had one rushing touchdown. Jimmy Garoppolo went 20-29 for 181 yards with two touchdowns for San Francisco who is having their best start in the post-Joe Montana era.
The 49ers are second in the NFL in scoring at 32.0 points per game. They are producing 246 passing yards per game which is 16th in the league. However, San Francisco’s 175 rushing yards per game ranks 2nd overall. The defense is allowing their opponents to score 18.0 points per game.
The Los Angeles Rams have seen their contender status diminished after back to back losses following a 3-0 start. In their last game played, the Rams fell short 29-30 against their rival Seattle Seahawks. Russell Wilson had a huge night for Seattle and he delivered the game winning TD on fourth and down with 2:28 left in the game. Los Angeles had won six out of their eight previous games against Seattle.
Jared Goff threw for 29-49 for 395 yards with one touchdown and one interception just days after setting an NFL record with 45 completions. But for the second straight game, the Rams lost the game. He rallied the Rams to the Seahawks’ 30-yard line in their final play but Greg Zuerlein’s 44-yard field goal was wide to the right. Gerad Everett has 136 yards on seven catches while Cooper Kupp had 118 yards on nine grabs with one touchdown.
The Rams rank 6th in scoring at 29.2 points per game. However, they have conceded an average of 26.8 points per outing. Goff is having another fine season and the Rams are 2nd in passing at 317.4 yards per game. Los Angeles is only ranked 22nd in rushing yards with an average of 96.2 yards per contest.
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in their last five games played. The 49ers are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games played on the road. Los Angeles is 14-6 SU in their last 10 games played. The Rams are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games played at home. Head to head, these teams have split their last 10 meetings at 5 wins apiece. However, the Rams have won three out of their last four meetings. The NFL betting odds aren’t out yet but the Rams are -4 spread favorites.
San Francisco is 2-9 SU in their last 11 games against the NFC Conference. Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in their last seven games against the NFC West Division. The Rams are coming off back to back defeats while the 49ers are 2-0 SU on the road this season. Los Angeles is reeling right now but there is no better place to recover than at home where they have lost just twice in their last 11 games played. San Francisco is on a roll right now but I think their passing game is going to be the key here. The Rams are 8-2 SU at home when favored by at least three points. Prediction: Los Angeles Rams
The 49ers are 3-1 ATS in four games played this season. San Francisco is 2-0 ATS in two road games played this season. The Rams are 4-1 ATS in five games played this season. Los Angeles is 1-1 ATS in two home games played this season. Head to head, San Francisco is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 meetings but the Rams are 2-1 ATS in their last three meetings.
49ers
+4 (-110)
Rams
-4 (-110)
Odds from BetOnline.ag as of 10/8/19
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in their last six games against the NFC West Division and 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games played in October. Los Angeles is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games played against NFC Conference. The Rams have outscored the 49ers by an average of just 0.4 points per game in their last 10 meetings but 8.0 points per game in their last three encounters. Los Angeles is just 2-2-1 ATS in their last five home games. I think that Jimmy G. and the 49ers aren’t going down without a fight. I’m expecting a close game, possibly decided in the final period, by a field goal. Prediction: 49ers +4
The total has gone under in four out of the last six games played by the 49ers and the under is 3-1 in their four games played this season. The over is 3-2 in the five games played by the Rams this season. The under is 4-2 in Los Angeles’ last six October games played. Head to head, the total has gone over in four out of their last five meetings. The over is also 5-1 in their last six games played in Los Angeles.
Over
48.5 (-110)
Under
48.5 (-110)
Odds from BetOnline.ag as of 10/8/19
These teams have combined to score 46.6 points per game in their last 10 games played and 48.66 points per game in their last three meetings. San Francisco has seen the total go over 48 points just once in four games played this season. Meanwhile, the Rams have been in some high scoring games this season, going over the 50 point total in three of five games played this year, including their last two which have resulted in losses for them. I think Los Angeles dictates the pace of the game with Goff’s passing game. Prediction: Over 48.5
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