There is another NFL game to watch on Thursday, following the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening 13-10 win over the New England Patriots on Wednesday. In the first-ever NFL game in Australia, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams kick off their season with an NFC West divisional showdown.
They kick off from Melbourne, Australia, at 8:35 p.m. ET (5:35 p.m. Arizona time), and the game can be seen only on Netflix.
The Rams are 3.5-point favorites in the game.
If you are one to participate in sports betting, here are the better picks and predictions you might want for tonight's game.
49ers vs. Rams Week 1 betting picks, predictions
Prediction:
- Rams 27, 49ers 20
Moneyline
- 49ers +170
- Rams -210
The Rams are loaded on offense and defense. The 49ers will have tight end George Kittle back and defensive end Nick Bosa as well, but defense was
the 49ers' problem last season. LA has an improved pass rush with Myles Garrett and an improved secondary.
PICK RAMS (-210)
Spread
- 49ers +3.5 (-105)
- Rams -3.5 (-112)
The Rams and 49ers are running their same offenses, but the 49ers have a new defensive coordinator, so the Rams will be able to take advantage of the newness, especially since 49ers DC Raheem Morris used to be the Rams' DC.
BET RAMS -3.5 (-112)
Total
- Over 48.5 (-105)
- Under 48.5 (-112)
The game on Wednesday had the Under (44.5) cash.
Both their meetings last season had totals of at least 49, but the Rams' defense is better now than then.
BET UNDER 48.5 (-112).
49ers vs. Rams top prop bets
Rams RB Kyren Williams 75+rushing yards (+190)
Williams didn't reach 75 yards in either meeting last season, but he had eight games of at least 75 yards, and the value is too much to pass up. especially since the 49ers' run defense has questions.
Rams TE Colby Parkinson OVER 2.5 receptions (+130)
Parkinson had three or more catches 10 times in the Rams' final 14 games last season, including the postseason and his last game against the 49ers.
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