Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL Week 5 Betting Analysis (10/06/2024)

At the beginning of the season, the Packers and Rams were hot properties for the NFL betting odds future market. But after one month of play, Green Bay and Los Angeles are running out of runway. Both teams need wins to stop the bleeding. Namely, Jordan Love is putting off good numbers for the Packers. Yet in like manner to last year, the Packers are not off to a hot start. Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay is touted as one of the game’s most brilliant minds. But since winning the Super Bowl, Mcvay has struggled.

Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, October 6, 2024, 4:25 p.m. ET
Location:SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
TV Coverage:CBS
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Packers-3 -11048½ -113-157
Rams+3 -11048½ -107+137
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Green Bay Packers Team Overview

Last game, the Green Bay Packers lost 31-29 against the Minnesota Vikings as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 3-1. Green Bay has a record of 2-2 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. Green Bay ranks 3rd for total offense, 7th for passing, 2nd for rushing, and 6th for scoring. Defensively they rank 21st overall, 25th against the pass, 11th against the rush, and 20th for points allowed. Also, Green Bay ranks 24th for fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.

Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes. At the same time, Jordan Addison scored twice. Hence, the undefeated Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota spoiled the return of Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Accordingly, Love returned after missing two games with an injured left medial collateral ligament. In sum, he threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs. However, he matched a career-high with three interceptions while going 32 of 54.

Green Bay got within 31-29 on Dontayvion Wicks’ second fourth-quarter touchdown catch. Next, Minnesota’s Josh Oliver recovered Daniel Whelan’s ensuing onside kick to secure the victory.

Los Angeles Rams Team Overview

Last game, the Los Angeles Rams lost 24-18 against the Chicago Bears as 3-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 40.5. Los Angeles has a record of 1-3 straight up, 1-3 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. Los Angeles ranks 19th for total offense, 8th for passing, 28th for rushing, and 22nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 31st overall, 22nd against the pass, 32nd against the rush, and 31st for points allowed. Also, Los Angeles ranks 13th for fewest turnovers lost and 25th for takeaways.

Caleb Williams led four scoring drives. At the same time, D’Andre Swift had 165 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Thus, Chicago held off the Los Angeles Rams. Matt Stafford moved ahead of Eli Manning for 10th on the NFL’s all-time passing list with 57,025 yards. The two-time Pro Bowler completed 20 of 29 passes for 224 yards. But he threw a late interception on first down at the Los Angeles 8. Also, the Rams had trouble finishing drives, with just one touchdown in four trips inside the red zone.

Namely, Tutu Atwell had 82 yards receiving with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) sidelined. And then Kyren Williams ran for 94 yards and a TD.

Packers at Rams SBG Free Picks

In this situation, the Rams should have the Pro Football Bets advantage with home field.

Packers at Rams SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Rams.