Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers: prediction, odds, free NFL picks

Free American football tips, best bets and analysis for Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 of the NFL.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 1.15am Saturday night

Best bet

Over 17 LA Rams points
1pt 3-4 Coral, Ladbrokes
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Match preview

Last week was tough week for the Rams and 49ers, who will both be eager to bounce back at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco conceded a couple of last-minute touchdowns to lose to Atlanta and drop down from the top seed to fifth in the NFC playoff picture, while the Rams were pummelled 44-21 by Dallas to all but eliminate them from post-season contention.

The hosts arguably undid the hard work of their win over New Orleans the week before and have no margin for error with a huge game against Seattle coming next week.

However, given their defence has dropped off somewhat in recent weeks, the Rams look more than capable of putting scores on the board.

San Francisco have allowed 25 or more points in five of their last seven games, and in particular eight passing touchdowns in their last three.

While the Rams offence has been unconvincing at times, with last week’s humbling by the Cowboys no exception, they have shown flashes of last season’s brilliance.

If quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley can find a rhythm, they should be able to expose any cracks in the 49ers defence.

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The lowdown

Venue Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Surface Grass
Weather 14C, cloudy
Vegas handicap LA Rams +6.5
Vegas points line 45

Injury report

LA Rams
Cornerback Troy Hill (thumb) is out but tight end Gerald Everett (knee) could return. Kicker Greg Zuerlein (thigh) is rated questionable.

San Francisco
Defensive end Dee Ford (hamstring), safety Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) and defensive end Jullian Taylor (elbow) have been ruled out.

Key stat

The Rams have scored 17 points or more in 11 of their 14 games this season.

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