New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams betting tips and NFL predictions: Red-hot Rams to go in again

Where to watch New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams

Sky Sports NFL, 1.15am Thursday night

Best bet

LA Rams -4
1pt 10-11 Coral, Hills, Ladbrokes

New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams predictions

Back-to-back wins have seen the New Orleans Saints tie the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the top of the NFC South standings but their playoff ambitions could suffer a blow when they visit the Los Angeles Rams.

There’s a lot on the line for both teams in this one with the Rams also in the hunt for a playoff place following a run of four victories from their last five games.

Their offence has been humming since their Week Ten bye and they’ve scored 28 or more points in four straight outings. 

The Saints defence is formidable but cornerback Marshon Lattimore is likely to be absent so the Rams should find a way to exploit their opponents' secondary with either Cooper Kupp or Puka Nucua. 

LA's offence is also different when Kyren Williams is fit with the star running back rushing for an average of 131 yards in his last five appearances.

New Orleans could have wide receiver Chris Olave back from injury but it’s hard to trust his availability, while his fellow wideout Michael Thomas and top offensive lineman Ryan Ramcyzk are also serious doubts.

With the Saints banged up and the Rams in such hot form, it makes sense to back the hosts giving up a four-point start on the handicap.

The lowdown

Venue SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Surface Artificial
Weather Closed roof
Vegas line New Orleans +4.5
Points line 46.5

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