The win for both teams last week couldn’t be more different. As for the Rams, they dominated early but then needed a late goal to knock out Tom Brady and the defending champion Bucs. The 49ers move forward even though their offense is nearly non-existent. A key play by exceptional teams created their chances and they played superbly defensively in the cold. This team only makes plays when they have to.
We saw this game a few weeks ago when San Francisco needed an angry comeback against LA to qualify for the knockout stages. The 49ers were challenged to the battle as they entered this stage of the knockout stages.
The Rams’ best game is probably better than San Francisco’s but can they play at that level for a full competition? What we saw last week is that as soon as they start to slide or appear conservative, that can cause an opponent to explode. San Francisco has confidence from the regular season that they can rely on.
Game Info
San Francisco 49ers (12-7) vs Los Angeles Rams (May 14)
Sunday, January 30, 2022
6:30 p.m. ET
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
FOX
Betting odds (As of Thursday, January 27)
Spread: 49ers +3.5 (-110), Rams -3.5 (-110)
Total: 46
Cash flow: 49ers +158, Rams -190
Best bet
San Francisco +3.5 (-110)
Last week we played the last four games. When these teams met twice in the regular season, we saw SF win 27-24 LA, and the 49ers prevail at home, taking the win by 31. -ten. I know the Rams won the league so they technically had a better season, but what’s interesting is that they can lose to the 49ers twice and still be favored at home by more than one goal on Sunday. Japan. In both of their wins, the 49ers were able to set the tone by running the ball. They will be able to do so again on Sunday, and much better weather means coach Kyle Shanahan will also have more games going. This will probably happen again and again, and as long as the 49ers are +3.5, that’s the side you want to be in. Like last week’s matches, this one probably goes to the person with the last ball.
Most received cards – Deebo Samuel, Odell Beckham, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk (all +900)
The market for this prop is enticing. Cooper Kupp is awesome and -160 is the man with the most yards received in this week’s game. However, at these prices you can bet all four of these players and if any of them cash out you can still make a decent profit. You can even throw Rams TE Tyler Higbee at +2000 if you want.
Kupp has had seven hosts when these teams meet in the final week of the regular season. Yes, he led both teams in terms of picks up that day but that seven is a low number for the season. The prices here are too good not to be missed.
Von Miller to score a bag (-102)
Miller can still go to midfield. He ended the regular season with a layoff in four straight games and had one fired in each of the Rams’ two playoffs. Thanks to Rams DT Aaron Donald inside, Miller couldn’t be plotted the same way he was in Denver. 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo knows that sometimes it’s better to eat the ball. Miller will take him out on Sunday.
