NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions - Week 15

The Detroit Lions (8-5) face the Los Angeles Rams (10-3) at SoFi Stadium for Week 15. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Rams started the week as 5.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 6.0, leaving the Rams at -250 and Lions at +205.

The total points line is set at 54.5, with OVER at -121 and UNDER at +100, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 30-24 LA Rams.

• The Lions (-110) have a 7-6-0 ATS record this season, while the Rams (-110) hold a record of 9-4-0.
• The Lions have an 8-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Rams have a 6-7-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Lions are averaging 30.3 points per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Rams are averaging 29.2 (4th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 378.7, the Lions rank 3rd in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Rams rank 4th with 373.2 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Lions are giving up 323.9 per game this season (15th in the league), while the Rams are giving up an average of 315.0 (13th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Lions have recorded 242.8 passing yards per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Rams' defense has given up 211.5 passing yards per game (16th).
• Meanwhile, the Rams have recorded 249.2 passing yards per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Lions' defense has given up 221.2 passing yards per game (19th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Lions have recorded an impressive 135.8 rushing yards per game this season (5th in the league). This may be an area of focus for a Rams defense which ranks 11th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 103.5 per game.
• On the other hand, the Rams have recorded 123.9 rushing yards per game this season (11th in the league) and although not terrible, they may still have a hard time performing against a Lions defense which ranks 10th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 102.7 per game.

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Lions have recorded 16 total takeaways this season (T14th in the league), while the Rams have recorded 21 (T5th).
• On offense, the Lions have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T1st in the league), while the Rams have recorded 11 (T6th).

First to Score

The Lions are +114 to score first, while the Rams are -145.

• The Lions have scored first in eight of their 13 games this season.
• The Rams have also scored first in eight of their 13 games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Lions are +130 to record the first touchdown, while the Rams are -159.

• The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 13 games this season.
• The Rams have recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 13 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Detroit Touchdown	6 / 13	+237
Detroit Field Goal	2 / 13	+444
Detroit Safety	0 / 13	+7900
LA Rams Touchdown	7 / 13	+143
LA Rams Field Goal	1 / 13	+437
LA Rams Safety	0 / 13	+7900

Which team will get a quick start?

The Lions are +140 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Rams are -177.

• The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 13 games this season.
• The Rams have been the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 13 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Rams are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -169, while the Lions are +142.

• The Lions have a 5-6-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Rams hold a record of 8-4-1.

Last Time They Met

The Lions recorded a 26-20 overtime victory over the Rams at Ford Field when these teams last met in Week 1, 2024.