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Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Betting Picks, Latest Odds for Sunday Night Football

The Los Angeles Rams will square off with the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football after falling just short a year ago. Can Cooper Kupp and the Rams get revenge on SNF? Matt McCuen is back for one more pick tonight with the Rams vs. Lions playoff rematch.

Matt McCuen - September 8, 2024, 1:37 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Betting Picks, Latest Odds for Sunday Night Football

The Detroit Lions will host the Los Angeles Rams tonight in prime time. Detroit comes into this game after one of their best years over the past decade.

The Lions posted their first playoff since 1991. Head coach Dan Campbell led the Lions to a pair of playoff wins.

Detroit nearly made a run to the Super Bowl but could not hold on in the NFC Championship game vs. the San Francisco 49ers. Despite coming up short, there are many reasons for the Lions to be optimistic about the 2024 season.

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Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Date, Time and Where to Watch

  • Date: September 8, 2024
  • Time: 8:20 pm ET
  • Where to Watch: NBC

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prediction

Jared Goff led the team with 4,575 yards and 30 touchdowns last season.

Running back David Montgomery rushed for 1,015 yards while Jahmyr Gibbs ripped off 945 yards. The two running backs combined for 23 rushing touchdowns.

Amon-Ra St. Brown was the top option in the passing game. St. Brown led the team with 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Lions defense ranked 25th in points allowed per game (23.8).

The Rams enter the season after a solid showing in 2023.

Head coach Sean McVay is confident this team can make noise in the NFC this season.

Los Angeles reached the playoffs last year via the wildcard.

The Rams went into Detroit and nearly pulled off a stunning road win.

Former Lions quarterback leads the Rams offense. The veteran threw for 3,965 yards and 24 touchdowns last season.

Kyren Williams enjoyed a breakout year rushing for 1,144 yards and twelve touchdowns.

Puka Nacua led the squad with 1,486 yards and six touchdowns.

The Rams defense ranked 18th in points allowed per game (22.3).

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Betting Picks

We are going to ride with the dog in prime time tonight.

The Rams will battle and keep this contest close.

The Lions' defense was one of the worst in football last year, and they lost a key player in CJ Gardner Johnson.

Kupp is being overlooked this year after having a down year in 2023.

I love the value of Kupp tonight.

Pick: Los Angeles Rams +4.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

Pick: Cooper Kupp Over 64.5 rec yards -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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