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Read Article Cardinals vs. Rams Predictions and Odds - Jan 17, 2022
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The Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to meet in the Wild Card round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs in the NFL at SoFi Stadium on Monday, with kickoff at 8:15PM EST.
Dimers' free betting picks for Cardinals vs. Rams, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.
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Who will win Cardinals vs. Rams?
Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Cardinals-Rams NFL matchup 10,000 times.
Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rams a 61% chance of defeating the Cardinals.
MORE: Full Betting Analysis for Cardinals vs. Rams
Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Rams are -3.5 favorites against the Cardinals, with +100 at Caesars Sportsbook currently the best odds available.
For the underdog Cardinals (+3.5) to cover the spread, Bet365 currently has the best odds on the market at -110.
Bet365 currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rams at -172, which means you can risk $172 to win $100, for a total payout of $272, if they get the W.
Meanwhile, Bet365 also has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 48.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.
As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (+3.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 48.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.
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Best Bets for Cardinals vs. Rams
- Spread: Cardinals +3.5 at -110 with Bet365 (52% probability)
- Moneyline: Cardinals Win at +150 with Bet365 (0.6% edge)
- Over/Under: Over 48.5 at -110 with BetMGM (51% probability)
While the Rams are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cardinals moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Cardinals vs. Rams Score Prediction
Dimers.com's predicted final score for Arizona vs. LA Rams at SoFi Stadium on Monday has the Rams winning 25-22.
Use our dynamic widget below to explore the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 8:45PM, Jan 17
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Cardinals vs. Rams Player Props
Who will score the first touchdown in Cardinals vs. Rams? The data is in.
Featured below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Cardinals and Rams, as well as projected player stats.
And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Monday's game.
According to DimersBOT, Los Angeles' Cooper Kupp is most likely to score the first TD in Cardinals vs. Rams.
DimersBOT gives Kupp a 14.9% chance of scoring the first TD at SoFi Stadium, while the Rams WR is a 59.6% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
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First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities
Arizona Cardinals
- James Conner: 11.1% probability
- Chase Edmonds: 6.9% probability
- Christian Kirk: 6.0% probability
- Kyler Murray: 5.9% probability
- Zach Ertz: 4.9% probability
Los Angeles Rams
- Cooper Kupp: 14.9% probability
- Sony Michel: 9.5% probability
- Odell Beckham: 8.4% probability
- Tyler Higbee: 5.8% probability
- Cam Akers: 5.7% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities
Arizona Cardinals
- James Conner: 48.4% probability
- Chase Edmonds: 33.4% probability
- Kyler Murray: 30.5% probability
- Christian Kirk: 27.9% probability
- Zach Ertz: 25.9% probability
Los Angeles Rams
- Cooper Kupp: 59.6% probability
- Sony Michel: 42.7% probability
- Odell Beckham: 38.9% probability
- Cam Akers: 28.3% probability
- Tyler Higbee: 26.8% probability
Projected Box Score
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cardinals' Kyler Murray is projected for 252 passing yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns. The Rams' Matthew Stafford is expected to throw for 247 yards and 2.1 TDs.
Cardinals Starting QB
- Kyler Murray: 252 Passing Yards, 1.4 Passing TDs
Rams Starting QB
- Matthew Stafford: 247 Passing Yards, 2.1 Passing TDs
Cardinals Rushing
- James Conner: 45 Rushing Yards, 0.5 TDs
- Chase Edmonds: 33 Rushing Yards, 0.2 TDs
- Kyler Murray: 33 Rushing Yards, 0.3 TDs
Rams Rushing
- Sony Michel: 71 Rushing Yards, 0.4 TDs
- Cam Akers: 33 Rushing Yards, 0.2 TDs
- Matthew Stafford: 9 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs
Cardinals Receiving
- Christian Kirk: 58 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
- Zach Ertz: 48 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
- A.J. Green: 41 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
- Rondale Moore: 31 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
- Antoine Wesley: 25 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
Rams Receiving
- Cooper Kupp: 103 Receiving Yards, 0.8 TDs
- Odell Beckham: 48 Receiving Yards, 0.5 TDs
- Van Jefferson: 45 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
- Tyler Higbee: 37 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
- Sony Michel: 16 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs
Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cardinals vs. Rams on Monday January 17, 2022.
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Cardinals vs. Rams 2022 Game Info
When do the Rams play the Cardinals?
- Date: Monday January 17, 2022
- Time: 8:15PM EST / 5:15PM PST
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
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What other NFL games are on today?
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