by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Oct 05, 2023
Game Time: 4:05 pm ET, Sunday, October 8, 2023
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Eagles -4.5, Rams +4.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Eagles -4.5, Rams +4.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Eagles -4.5, Rams +4.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
Season Record
Philadelphia Eagles: 4-0 (1st place, NFC East)
Los Angeles Rams: 2-2 (3rd place, NFC West)
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Philadelphia Eagles: won their last game at home against the Washington Commanders in overtime 34-31.
Los Angeles Rams: won their last game on the road against the Indianapolis Colts in overtime 29-23.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams Preview and Analysis
The Eagles are entering this game with a 4-0 record overall and they have a 1-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 2-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Washington Commanders in OT 34-31. Jalen Hurts was the starting QB and he completed 25/37 passes for 319 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. D'Andre Swift led the team in rushing yards with 56 and 1 TD. A. J. Brown led the receivers with 175 receiving yards on 9 receptions and 2 TDs. Nicholas Morrow and Darius Slay each led the defense in that game with 10 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Nicholas Morrow led the defense in sacks with 3. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
The Rams are entering this game with a 2-2 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-1 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Indianapolis Colts in OT 29-23. Matthew Stafford was the starting QB and he completed 27/40 passes for 319 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing yards with 103 and 2 TDs. Puka Nacua led the receivers with 163 receiving yards on 9 receptions and 1 TD. Christian Rozeboom led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Ernest Jones IV and Aaron Donald each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Eagles vs Rams Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rams listed as a 4.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rams are 2-2 this season and they are going to have a tough task at home with the Eagles since they are undefeated still. The Eagles haven't looked that great in their wins lately though as their offense is still figuring things out under their new coordinator and they are also coming off a close win in OT against the Commanders. This is also a longer travel for the Eagles out West and the Rams are getting healthier with Kupp coming back to the lineup even though they have been doing well without him. He will give the Rams offense the boost they need to keep this game close as the Eagles biggest weakness on defense is in their secondary. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rams to cover the spread in this game.
Eagles Rams Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, October 8, 2023 (4:05 pm ET start time) is Eagles 23 Rams 20.
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NFL Betting Trends
Philadelphia Eagles: 17-9 ATS off an extremely close win by 3 points or less over a division rival. 6-2 ATS after a win by 6 or less points. 49-20 UNDER after playing a game where 60 total points or more were scored. 20-5 UNDER after scoring and allowing 30 pts or more last game.
Los Angeles Rams: 1-7 ATS after gaining 300 or more passing yards in the last game. 7-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 10-2 UNDER after playing a game where 50 total points or more were scored. 13-4 UNDER off 1 or more straight overs.
Key Injuries
Philadelphia Eagles: Q. Watkins (WR) Prob Sun - Hamstring. J. Evans (S) Prob Sun - Neck. M. Tuipulotu (DT) Ques Sun - Tricep. C. Jurgens (C) Ques Sun - Foot. F. Cox (DT) Ques Sun - Back. B. Covey (WR) Ques Sun - Concussion. S. Brown (S) Ques Sun - Hamstring. A. Maddox (CB) Out indefinitely - Pectoral. N. Dean (LB) Out indefinitely - Foot. I. Rodgers Sr. (DB) out for season - Suspension. R. Johnson (OT) I-R - Undisclosed. S. Bradley (LB) I-R - Achilles.
Los Angeles Rams: O. Mathis (LB) Ques Sun - Knee. C. Kupp (WR) Ques Sun - Hamstring. K. Williams (RB) Ques Sun - Hip. A. Jackson (OL) Ques Sun - Thigh. J. Taylor II (DB) Out indefinitely - Groin. S. Bennett (QB) Out indefinitely - Illness. H. Long (TE) Out indefinitely - Thigh.
Notable Quotes
“My whole career has kind of been a rollercoaster in terms of being in different and unique and unprecedented moments, which you may call pressure and stormy and that fire. But that’s what I was born in. I feel like it’s a unique feeling being in those situations because you work so hard and you prepare so hard, and you go through so much to put yourself in a position where you’re comfortable in those moments.” - Jalen Hurts after their win against the Commanders in their last game.
“The hardest part was it was kind of shutting down the leg a little bit to where you'd step and push and normal leg, it was step and push and then not normal. The muscles were kind of shutting down. But I just kept going. I knew it was going to be one of those things that was pain/function so as long as I could keep it going on the sideline, I was going to stay in there.” - Matt Stafford after their win against the Colts in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Philadelphia Eagles
WR Smith, DeVonta
WR Brown, A.J.
WR Watkins, Quez
TE Goedert, Dallas
QB Hurts, Jalen
RB Swift, D'Andre
Los Angeles Rams
WR Jefferson, Van
WR Nacua, Puka
WR Atwell, Tutu
TE HIGBEE, TYLER
QB STAFFORD, MATTHEW
RB Williams, Kyren
Statistical Leaders
Philadelphia Eagles
Passing: J. Hurts (959)
Rushing: D. Swift (364)
Receiving: A. Brown (414)
Touchdowns: J. Hurts (3)
Los Angeles Rams
Passing: M. Stafford (1229)
Rushing: K. Williams (245)
Receiving: P. Nacua (501)
Touchdowns: K. Williams (6)
Coaches:
Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Sirianni (3rd season)
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay (7th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
