New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams Picks & Best Bets: NFL Prediction Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Los Angeles Rams have surged into playoff position with four wins in their past five games, as quarterback Matthew Stafford and the offense is humming. 

The New Orleans Saints are likewise right in the mix as these two 7-7 teams prepare for a crucial Thursday Night Football clash in Week 16.

Los Angeles is playing at home and has the personnel advantage, which makes it the favorite to win this matchup.

Check out my prediction along with some intriguing prop bets below for Saints vs. Rams on Thursday Night Football.

• Game Date: Thursday, December 21st, 2023
• Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
• Spread: Rams -4.5 at FanDuel
• Moneyline: Rams -198; Saints +166
• Scoring Total: 44.5 points
• Location: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California
• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video

Our New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams Betting Picks & Predictions

Los Angeles Rams to cover the spread

• The Rams have won four of their past five with the only loss coming in overtime to the Ravens
• The Saints are just 7-7 against one of the easiest schedules in the NFL
• Los Angeles’ offense is clicking on all cylinders and may be a top-5 unit at the moment

Total Points Over/Under 44.5 Points

• The Rams have averaged 33.0 points over their past four games and the Saints will have to throw the ball to try to keep up
• Los Angeles is No. 2 in expected points added on offense the past four weeks
• Matthew Stafford is No. 7 in the NFL in Total QBR this season and has both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua available

Best Saints vs. Rams Moneyline Odds

Our Player Prop Picks for Saints vs. Rams

Matthew Stafford Over/Under 242.5 Passing Yards

• Stafford is averaging 277 passing yards per game over the past three and should keep that hot streak alive
• Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are a dynamic receiving duo
• The Saints are a top-5 pass defense statistically but have faced an easy schedule and have not done great against talented quarterbacks like Jared Goff and Trevor Lawrence

Kyren Williams Anytime Touchdown

• Williams has rushed for 497 yards and added 87 receiving yards over the past four games, with four touchdowns
• Williams’ dominance means he will get huge volume in this game
• Williams’ diminutive frame hasn’t stopped him from scoring 11 total touchdowns in 10 games this season

Saints RB Alvin Kamara Over/Under 52.5 Rush Yards

• Kamara is only averaging 3.9 yards per carry this season
• The Saints may abandon the run if they fall behind too far in this matchup
• The Rams are about a league average run defense and can keep the box stacked because Derek Carr has struggled this season