NFL Prop Bets: Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams - Week 9

The Los Angeles Rams (4-4) face the Washington Commanders (2-4-1) at Northwest Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Rams are favored to win at -245, currently marked as 5.5-point favorites, while the Commanders are at +200.

The total points line is set at 47.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 26-21 LA Rams.

The Rams (-118) have a 4-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Commanders (-102) hold a record of 4-3-0.
The Rams have a 4-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Commanders have a 4-3-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Rams are averaging 24.3 points per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Commanders are averaging 22.7 (17th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 384.4, the Rams rank 4th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Commanders rank 20th with just 327.1 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Rams are giving up 301.1 per game this season (5th in the league), outperforming the Commanders, who are giving up an average of 342.1 (20th).

Ascendency in the air

The Rams have recorded 258.9 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Commanders' defense has given up 243.0 passing yards per game (27th).
Meanwhile, the Commanders have recorded 200.6 passing yards per game this season (23rd in the league), meaning this may be a favourable matchup for the Rams who have given up just 191.9 passing yards per game (4th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Rams have recorded 125.5 rushing yards per game this season (10th in the league). Conversely, the Commanders are giving up 99.1 rushing yards per game (12th).
On the other hand, the Commanders have recorded 126.6 rushing yards per game this season (9th in the league), although the Rams have been effective at stifling the run, conceding just 109.3 yards per game (14th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Rams have recorded 8 total takeaways this season (T21st in the league), while the Commanders have recorded 10 (T12th).
On offense, the Rams have recorded 12 total giveaways this season (T23rd in the league), while the Commanders have taken better care of the ball, recording 3 (T1st).

First to Score

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

The Rams have scored first in five of their eight games this season.
The Commanders have scored first in four of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Rams are -165 to record the first touchdown, while the Commanders are +135.

The Rams have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their eight games this season.
The Commanders have recorded the first touchdown in two of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
LA Rams Touchdown	3 / 8	+160
LA Rams Field Goal	2 / 8	+360
LA Rams Safety	0 / 8	+6800
Washington Touchdown	2 / 7	+293
Washington Field Goal	2 / 7	+356
Washington Safety	0 / 7	+5700

Which team will get a quick start?

The Rams are -177 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Commanders are +142.

The Rams have been the first to score 10 points in four of their eight games this season.
The Commanders have been the first to score 10 points in two of their seven games this season.