Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers Prediction, 12/19/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 15

by Tony Sink - 12/13/2022

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Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers

Date: Monday, December 19, 2022

Location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI

TV: ESPN/ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Packers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Los Angeles Rams (4-9) are en route to Lambeau Field on Monday where they will compete against the Green Bay Packers (5-8). Los Angeles opens this matchup as 9.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 41.

The Los Angeles Rams head into this matchup 4-9 this year. In their last contest, the Rams stepped onto the field against the Raiders and earned the victory with a final of 17-16. Cam Akers led the offense in rushing for the Rams with 12 totes for 42 yards (3.5 yards per carry). Ben Skowronek held an average of 12.7 yds per reception by accounting for 89 yds on 7 receptions. Baker Mayfield went 22/35 with 230 yards passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 91.4 and finished the contest with no picks. When it came to stopping the run, the Rams gave up 165 yards on 38 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yards per rush allowed. Los Angeles conceded 11 pass completions on 20 attempts for 137 yards, and a completion percentage of 55.0%. In the game, they ran 61 plays for 282 yards. The Los Angeles Rams ran the football 22 different times and totaled 71 yds, which is an average of 3.2 yards per carry.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Los Angeles Rams are averaging 16.8 PPG. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 86.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 30th in the NFL. The Rams have tallied 3,679 total yards this season. Los Angeles has earned 148 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 59 infractions for 516 yds. They have surrendered the football 20 different times (13 picks and 7 fumbles lost). When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Los Angeles has amassed 13 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns.

The Rams are sitting in 16th in the NFL regarding team defense, giving up 22.8 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 101.9 rushing yards per contest over the course of this season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,325 rushing yards through 13 contests. In terms of yards via the pass, the Rams have conceded 2,972 yards which puts them in 21st in the NFL. They are allowing 228.6 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 67.8%. In total, they have allowed 330.5 yards/contest which has them sitting 13th in the NFL. They have granted 18 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Packers step onto the field holding a record of 5-8 for this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Packers walked away with a victory by a final of 28-19 when they faced the Bears. AJ Dillon carried the ball 18 times for 93 yds, finishing the game with 5.2 yds per carry for Green Bay. Allen Lazard was the best receiver for the Packers, grabbing 5 balls for 67 yds (13.4 yds per catch). Aaron Rodgers (1 TD) finished the game with 182 yards on 18/31 passing while his QB rating was 85.7. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yds per pass attempt was 5.9 yds. Green Bay gave up 25 running attempts for 155 yards (6.2 yards per rush). The Packers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 80.0%, surrendering 254 yds on 20 for 25 through the air. The Packers ended up finishing with 357 yds on 63 plays (5.7 yards per play). Green Bay rushed the ball for 5.5 yds per attempt, finishing with 175 yds on 32 carries.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Packers rank 23rd in the league maintaining an average of 20.2 points per game. During the season so far, the Packers have a total of 2,863 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 220.2 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 16th out of all NFL teams. They hold an average of 125.4 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,630 yards overall. The Green Bay Packers are averaging 345.6 yards per contest ranking them 15th in football. The Green Bay offense has compiled 562 yds of penalties on 73 violations, which is 18th in football in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 9 interceptions while conceding 8 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 141 first downs.

The Packers are giving up 23.2 points per game, ranking them 21st in the NFL. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 192.9 yards per game, ranking them 5th in the NFL. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 302 total points. Green Bay has surrendered a total of 2,012 rushing yards (154.8 yards per outing) and 15 touchdowns rushing for the season. The Packers defense has participated in 786 plays, which is 6th in the NFL. They have totaled 15 turnovers (5 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions) on the season.

Who will win tonight's Rams/Packers NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Packers -9.5

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