The Los Angeles Rams (10-7) and Detroit Lions (12-5) will square off in just their 2nd playoff meeting ever on Sunday night, a Wild Card matchup between 2 high-powered offenses at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rams vs. Lions odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Rams have won 7 of their last 8 games after starting the season 3-6. They finished 2nd in the NFC West and are the No. 6 seed in the conference. In their Week 18 finale, QB Carson Wentz led the Rams to a 21-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers with both teams resting several starters.
The Lions capped off the regular season with a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit won 3 of its last 4 games, with the only loss coming in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys (20-19). This is the Lions’ first home playoff game since 1993 and they’re seeking their 1st postseason victory since 1991.
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