Rams Favored Over Lions as Spread Ticks to -5.5 and Total Climbs
Playoff seeding stakes plus Detroit's battered secondary shape expectations for a points-heavy meeting at SoFi.
Overview
- FanDuel opened Los Angeles at -4.5 over Detroit, with some books moving the spread to -5.5 following the Rams’ win in Arizona.
- The total opened near 52.5 points and has risen into the mid-50s, reflecting projections for a high-scoring game.
- The Rams entered Week 15 at 10-3 and holding the NFC’s No. 1 seed, while the Lions were 8-5 and slotted eighth.
- Detroit’s defense took a hit with safety Brian Branch reported out for the season, compounding issues in the secondary.
- Matthew Stafford’s MVP-level production and Jahmyr Gibbs’ recent surge are key factors influencing market expectations.