Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams Week 7 betting preview

The Detroit Lions (0-6) face the Los Angeles Rams (5-1) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday for Week 7 of the NFL. The Rams started the week as 14.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 15.5. The total points line is set at 51.0.

• The Lions have a 3-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Rams hold a record of 4-2-0.
• The Lions have a 2-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Rams have a 4-1-1 O/U record.

Points on the board                 

• The Lions are averaging 18.2 points per game this season (28th in the league). Comparatively, the Rams are averaging 29.8 (6th).
• Defensively, the Lions are giving up 28.7 points per game this season (T25th in the league), while the Rams are giving up an average of 21.2 points (T9th).

Moving the chains               

• With an average of just 320.5, the Lions rank 27th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Rams rank 8th with 401.0 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Lions are giving up 384.5 per game this season (25th in the league), while the Rams are giving up an average of 367.0 (21st).

Ascendency in the air?                

• The Lions have recorded 228.7 passing yards per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Rams' defense has given up 259.3 passing yards per game (21st).
• Meanwhile, the Rams have recorded 297.5 passing yards per game this season (T4th in the league), while the Lions' defense has given up 252.3 passing yards per game (19th).

Advantage on the ground?                

• Looking at the ground game, the Lions have recorded 91.8 rushing yards per game this season (23rd in the league). Conversely, the Rams are giving up 107.7 rushing yards per game (T9th).
• On the other hand, the Rams have recorded 103.5 rushing yards per game this season (21st in the league), while the Lions are giving up 132.2 rushing yards per game (26th).

Protecting the ball                

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Lions have recorded 7 total takeaways this season (T13th in the league), while the Rams have recorded 10 (T5th).
• On offense, the Lions have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T19th in the league), while the Rams have recorded 7 (T14th).

First to Score              

The Lions are +200 to score first, while the Rams are -265.

• The Lions have scored first in two of their six games this season.
• The Rams have scored first in four of their six games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?             

• The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in one of their six games this season.
• The Rams have recorded the first touchdown in four of their six games this season.

First Scoring Play             

• Detroit Touchdown 1 / 6 +600
• Detroit Field Goal 1 / 6 +450
• Detroit Safety 0 / 6 +5000
• LA Rams Touchdown 3 / 6 -121
• LA Rams Field Goal 1 / 6 +360
• LA Rams Safety 0 / 6 +6500

Which team will get a quick start?             

The Lions are +350 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Rams are -480.

• The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in one of their six games this season.
• The Rams have been the first to score 10 points in each of their six games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline                

• The Rams are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -240, while the Lions are +195.
• The Lions have a 0-3-3 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Rams hold a record of 3-1-2.

Last Time They Met             

The Rams recorded a 30-16 victory over the Lions at Ford Field when these teams last met in Week 13, 2018.