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2025 Los Angeles Rams Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals

by Spencer Toth - 8/8/2025

Los Angeles Rams predictions Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to milk out one more deep playoff run from the Matthew Stafford era. Stafford already brought the franchise their first Super Bowl since moving to Los Angeles back in 2021, and there is still no shortage of talent on the Rams. They had a successful season last year with a playoff win over the Vikings before coming incredibly close to knocking off the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round. Some flashy free agent signings will give this team a new look on offense, but will that be enough to overcome their defensive lapses? Let’s dive into the breakdown with best bets for the upcoming season in Los Angeles. 

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Offseason Recap

The Los Angeles Rams had quite the adventurous offseason. While they traded away their premier draft picks, they kicked off the new season by shipping away Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp to make space for Devante Adams on the roster. While losing Kupp is certainly concerning, the Rams have one of the best receivers of this decade to fill the void. Adams has posted at least 1,000 yards with 8 or more touchdowns in five consecutive seasons, including three straight from 2020-2022 with 1,300 or more receiving yards and double digit touchdown totals. It appeared as though the future Hall of Famers began to slow down last season, but it is hard to get an accurate read of how good Adams still is after a disastrous season for the New York Jets. Luckily for the Rams, Adams will not need to be the workhorse he has been in the past, as Puka Nacua will slot in as the WR1 and should get more targets than Adams this season. 

While bringing in Adams certainly made national headlines, he was not the only impactful player Los Angeles acquired. They solidified the center position which gave them real problems in the past by signing Coleman Shelton to a 2-year, $12 million deal. Los Angeles got an absolute bargain for a player of Shelton’s caliber, as the former Bear has entered his prime and is a capable of playing every minute for Los Angeles. 

On defense, the Rams stayed relatively quiet as they feel confident in their young core of defensive talents. The only signing they made that is expected to start in week 1 is Poona Ford. The nose tackle is one of the best in the business at stopping the run, as Ford ranked 6th out of 219 graded interior defensive lineman based on run defense alone. His pass rush isn’t as strong, but he was still 32nd, and will be a valuable member of the Rams organization. 

Season Expectations

As long as Matthew Stafford is healthy for the Los Angeles Rams, they will be expecting a playoff berth and a possible Super Bowl each season. Stafford may be 37 years old, but the future Hall of Famer is still capable of elevating his game to the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks. There are no shortage of offensive weapons around him, as a trio of Puka Nacua, Devante Adams, and Tutu Atwell will be impossible to slow down. On the ground, Kyren Williams exploded for 1,299 rushing yards with 14 touchdowns last season. Once you add in the emerging Tyler Higbee at tight end, the Rams will be expecting their offense to leap into the top 10 this season. 

The Rams' defense still needs some work, but they appear to have hit the goldmine with their 2024 draft picks. Jared Verse won DROY with his incredible linebacker play, while defensive end Braden Fiske was also among the five finalists. Verse was an absolute menace in pass coverage, rushing the quarterback, and seeking out he big hits to stop the run. His dominance in the middle of the field completely changed the identity of the Los Angeles defense, and another big year is expected in his second season. The Rams will be expecting another appearance in the playoffs this season, and remain a sneaky team to go all the way. If their young defensive players develop as expected while their aging offense remains productive, the Rams will be a team to watch in the NFC. 

Schedule Breakdown

The Los Angeles Rams find themselves in the wide-open NFC West, and could easily finish 1st or 4th in that division. They have a bang-average strength of schedule this season based on last year’s combined win percentage. The Cardinals, 49ers, and Seahawks will not be easy matchups, but they are also not overly difficult for Los Angeles. The Rams also face off against the NFC South and AFC South, both of which are terrible divisions this season. Those games are certainly winnable, but three other matchups against the Eagles, Lions, and Ravens will be a much tougher task. 

Los Angeles Rams Odds

The Los Angeles Rams are slightly behind the San Francisco 49ers in winning the NFC West based on the betting odds, as they have +180 odds to come out on top. While the oddsmakers are not confident in the Rams' ability to win the division, they do see them as a playoff team with -160 odds to make the postseason. It’s not surprising to see numbers in this range for Los Angeles, as they were a good, not great team last year who took advantage of the 49ers' injuries. The oddsmakers are expecting another 10-7 season for Los Angeles, as they have -160 odds to finish under 10.5 wins, and -145 odds to finish with more than 9.5 regular season wins. In the playoffs, the Rams are tied with the Packers for the fifth-best odds to win the NFC, with a +1000 price tag available. 

2025 Season Predictions and Best Bets

The Los Angeles Rams will be a competitive team in the NFC this season, but expecting another playoff berth, let alone a playoff win, is a tall task. They haven’t patched up the holes they needed to on defense, and NFL teams can’t simply rely on player development in the modern era. Devante Adams is certainly an exciting signing, but it is not as if he is a massive upgrade over Cooper Kupp. Matthew Stafford isn’t getting any younger and is already dealing with injuries in the preseason. Take the Rams to finish under both 10.5 wins (-160) and 9.5 wins (+115), and you can also take Los Angeles to miss the playoffs at +135. I always preach that you should be shooting for longer odds with futures, as it ties up a portion of your bankroll for a considerable period, and will hunt for the bigger payout at +135 for Los Angeles to miss the playoffs. It is not as if I think the Rams are a bad team; they just haven’t made the needed additions, and will hover around the .500 mark. Nine wins are rarely enough to make the playoffs in the NFL, and we even saw Seattle miss the postseason with a 10-7 record last year. If you want even longer odds while fading the Rams, which I do, you can also take Los Angeles to finish 3rd (+300) or 4th (+475) in the NFC West. A minor Stafford injury will allow the 49ers, and one or both of the Cardinals and Seahawks, to leapfrog Los Angeles. Even if he stays healthy, the Rams could easily finish at or below .500, and I am all over the 3rd place finish odds at +300. 

Top Pick: Los Angeles Rams to Miss the playoffs +135

Pick: Los Angeles Rams to finish 3rd in the NFC West +300

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