Los Angeles Rams (7-6) vs. San Francisco 49ers (6-7)
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers December 12 2024 – With Week 15 matchups just around the corner, we shift our focus to Levi’s Stadium where a critical NFC duel is lined up. The San Francisco 49ers who have of the 2020 season a record of 6-7 are set to entertain the 7-6 Los Angeles Rams. This is the first Thursday Night game between the two teams and it not only attracts the crowd due to the impressive stats but history and possible playoff spots as well. With both the teams in contention for a possible wild card spot, the match is going to be hep for sure.
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers December 12 2024 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Levi’s Stadium |
| TV: | AMZN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Rams | +260 | +7 (-120) | Over 47.5 (-120) |
| 49ers | -335 | -7 (-120) | Under 47.5 (-120) |
According to betting odds, there is a favoritism on the San Francisco 49ers at the -7 point spread and at -335 on the moneyline which goes to show how much people believe in their home advantage although their previous games weren’t all that great. The total over/under set at 47.5 is also evidence that there will be plenty of expected goals which is consistent with the trend of such encounters being goal fests.
Matthew Stafford QB vs. Brock Purdy QB
Matthew Stafford has had a solid season for the Rams. He finished with a 66.7% completion rate, has thrown for 3,303 yards, and has 19 touchdown passes against just 7 interceptions. His presence and poise should be an asset as he is about to battle the 49ers’ defense which has seemed a bit shaky in recent encounters.
Similar to how Stafford works for the 49ers, Brock Purdy is their young alternative, managing to complete 66.8% of his passes and amassing 3,032 passing yards. Even though he had 15 touchdowns which means he can hit some long throws, he also had 8 interceptions which shows some weaknesses. What might be most telling in this game is which quarterback is best able to capitalize on what they do best and make the least mistakes during this crucial moment.
There has been excitement about the possible matchup between Stafford and Purdy since both have strong passing games that could exploit the weaknesses in the opponents’ defenses. While Stafford is calm and composed, Purdy is all about creating plays; therefore, their matchup should be exciting.
Rams’ Offensive Firepower: Key to Victory
In their latest two matches, the Rams demonstrated a very diverse offensive plan headlined by Kyren Williams in the backfield and Puka Nacua receiving passing. Williams has accrued 1,013 rushing yards in this season, emerging as a key element in the Rams’ offense most especially during their last close match against Buffalo. Nacua, on the other hand, albeit featuring in just eight matches, has been able to establish himself as quite a danger with 708 receiving yards.
49ers’ Response: Strength in Versatility
Although issues have arisen in the 49ers’ offense in the past few games, instances of brilliance like the overpowering offensive display they put out against Chicago have kept hopes alive. The two players who stood out were Isaac Guerendo who averaged 5.7 yards per carry and Jauan Jennings who this year has secured 774 receiving yards. Their ability to exploit weaknesses in the defensive setup of the Rams, which has been inconsistent in parts this season, will be crucial to the chances of the 49ers pulling a surprise against the heavily favored Rams.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Trends
LA Rams are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
LA Rams are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
LA Rams are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against San Francisco.
LA Rams are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against San Francisco.
LA Rams are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games against LA Rams.
San Francisco are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games at home.
San Francisco are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Rams.
San Francisco are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Previews
The betting insight for this matchup is quite tricky. Based on how poorly the 49ers have performed at home, it may be reasonable to expect that the Rams would cover the spread. Yet, the history of the 49ers being on the upper side of this matchup cannot be overlooked. Alternatively, props bets on individual aspects, for example, passing yards for Stafford and rushing yards for Williams might be less risky.
Given the offensive capabilities of both teams and their recent games, I would recommend looking at the over, even though the line is high, because this appears to be the strongest play. We have also seen both defenses being leak-prone, and given the stakes of the playoffs, it is highly likely that this would end up being a very high-scoring game.
Score Prediction: 49ers 28, Rams 25.
