Lions vs Rams Prediction and Preview - NFL Wild Card Round 2024

Last updated: Jan 11, 2024, 5:20PM | Published: Jan 8, 2024, 7:01AM

The Detroit Lions will square off with the Los Angeles Rams on Wild Card Weekend of the NFL Playoffs at Ford Field on Monday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lions vs Rams game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Lions vs Rams

Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Detroit-LA Rams NFL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 60% chance of winning against the Rams at Ford Field.

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Lions vs Rams: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are listed here:

Head to Head: Lions $1.67, Rams $2.46
Line: Lions -3 ($2.02), Rams +3 ($1.95)
Total (Over/Under 51.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.97

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lions at $1.67 and the Rams at $2.46.

The Lions are listed as 3-point favourites against the Rams, with odds of $2.02 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Rams (+3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.

The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 51.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.97.

According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lions and the Rams have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 51.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Lions vs Rams game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NFL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Lions vs Rams: Best Bets

Head to Head: Detroit at $1.67 with Betfair (60% probability)
Line: Lions -3 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (54% probability)

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Lions vs Rams: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Rams at Ford Field this Monday has the Lions winning 26-23.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider has full coverage of Detroit vs LA Rams on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Lions vs Rams: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs Rams? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Kyren Williams is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Rams.

Williams has a 13.9% chance of getting in for six first at Ford Field, while the Rams RB has a 58.7% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Lions First TD Tips

Jahmyr Gibbs: 11.8% probability
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 11.8% probability
David Montgomery: 11.0% probability
Jameson Williams: 4.9% probability
Sam LaPorta: 4.6% probability

Rams First TD Tips

Kyren Williams: 13.9% probability
Cooper Kupp: 10.3% probability
Puka Nacua: 9.5% probability
Demarcus Robinson: 5.7% probability
Tyler Higbee: 3.6% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Lions Anytime TD Tips

Jahmyr Gibbs: 53.5% probability
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 52.3% probability
David Montgomery: 50.5% probability
Jameson Williams: 26.1% probability
Sam LaPorta: 26.0% probability

Rams Anytime TD Tips

Kyren Williams: 58.7% probability
Cooper Kupp: 48.0% probability
Puka Nacua: 44.7% probability
Demarcus Robinson: 28.1% probability
Tyler Higbee: 18.7% probability

Lions-Rams Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 265 passing yards, while the Rams' Matthew Stafford is expected to throw for 285 yards.

Lions Starting QB

Jared Goff: 265 projected passing yards

Rams Starting QB

Matthew Stafford: 285 projected passing yards

Lions Rushing Yards

Jahmyr Gibbs: 67 projected yards
David Montgomery: 54 projected yards
Jared Goff: 7 projected yards

Rams Rushing Yards

Kyren Williams: 98 projected yards
Ronnie Rivers: 11 projected yards
Matthew Stafford: 7 projected yards

Lions Receiving Yards

Amon-Ra St. Brown: 88 projected yards
Jameson Williams: 37 projected yards
Sam LaPorta: 31 projected yards
Josh Reynolds: 23 projected yards
Jahmyr Gibbs: 19 projected yards

Rams Receiving Yards

Cooper Kupp: 78 projected yards
Puka Nacua: 77 projected yards
Demarcus Robinson: 41 projected yards
Tyler Higbee: 34 projected yards
Kyren Williams: 18 projected yards

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Detroit vs LA Rams match-up at Ford Field.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NFL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Lions vs Rams: Preview

The match-up between the Lions and Rams at Ford Field is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams
Playoff Round: NFL Wild Card Weekend
Date: Monday 15 January 2024
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: Ford Field

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Detroit vs LA Rams predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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