The Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to face off against the Detroit Lions in a Wild Card playoff showdown for the 2023 season. This pivotal matchup will serve as the concluding game in a three-game series on Sunday, January 14, taking place at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
The Lions vs. Rams Wild Card game is slated to kick off at 8 PM Eastern Time, and fans can catch the action on NBC. Additionally, the game will be available for streaming on Peacock and fuboTV.
Providing the play-by-play commentary will be Mike Tirico, accompanied by Cris Collinsworth as the color analyst, and Melissa Stark contributing to the broadcast team as the sideline reporter.
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Lions vs. Rams Wild Card Odds, Spread, Betting Lines
Here is a breakdown of the odds for the upcoming Wild Card clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions, based on the latest information from SI Sportsbook:
Moneyline:
Rams: +140
Lions: -167
In the moneyline scenario, the Rams are situated as the underdogs with odds of +140, indicating a potential $140 profit on a $100 bet if they secure the victory. On the other hand, the Lions, positioned as the favorites, require a $167 bet to yield a $100 profit in the event of a triumphant outcome.
Spread:
Rams +3.5 (-125)
Lions -3.5 (+100)
Placing a spread bet on the Rams demands a win or a loss by less than 3.5 points for the bet to be successful. In contrast, a successful bet on the Lions with a -3.5 spread necessitates their victory by more than 3.5 points.
Total Points: 51.5
Over (-110)
Under (-110)
Opting for the over foresees a cumulative points tally exceeding 51.5, while selecting the under predicts a total points count below 51.5.
Lions vs. Rams Wild Card Preview
The Lions won the NFC North division for the first time since 1991, garnering a 12-5 record for the campaign. On the other hand, the Rams finished second in the NFC West divison with a record of 10-7, trailing the San Francisco 49ers.
These two teams share a significant history, particularly through the Rams' starting quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who spent 11 seasons with the Lions from 2009 to 2020.
During his tenure in Detroit, Stafford accomplished remarkable feats, setting a multitude of franchise records, some of which are the Lions' historical records for passing yards (45,109), passing touchdowns (282), attempts (6,224), and completions (3,898).
Simultaneously, the Lions are striving to break a prolonged postseason dry spell, seeking their first playoff victory in over three decades. Their sole postseason wn during the Super Bowl era occurred in the 1991 season in the Divisional Round.
Presently, the Lions hold the distinction of the league's lengthiest postseason drought.
Lions vs. Rams Wild Card Pick
Rams 24, Lions 20
This game could be a back and forth matchup that might see Los Angeles ultimately come out on top. Stafford finished the regular season strongly, and the Lions defense seem penetrable at times. This will be an emotional game due to Stafford's return to Ford Field.
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