49ers vs Rams Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 1

General interior view of SoFi Stadium, the home of Los Angeles Rams before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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  • The Rams are -3.5 point favorites vs the 49ers
  • Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
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The San Francisco 49ers (0-0-0) visit Melbourne Cricket Ground to take on the Los Angeles Rams (0-0-0) on Sep. 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:35 pm in Melbourne, Australia.

The Rams are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The 49ers vs. Rams Over/Under is 48.5 total points for the game.

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49ers vs. Rams Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
49ers+3.5 -10848.5 -110+170
Rams -3.5 -11048.5 -108-200

49ers vs. Rams Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Rams will win this game with 61.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

49ers vs Rams Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rams will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for 49ers players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best 49ers Player Prop Bets Today

  • Christian McCaffrey has hit the Longest Rush Under in 13 of his last 18 games (+7.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Deebo Samuel has hit the Receptions Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.85 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Jake Tonges has hit the Receptions Over in his last 5 games (+5.55 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Kyle Juszczyk has hit the Longest Reception Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+5.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Demarcus Robinson has hit the Receptions Over in 5 of his last 6 games (+5.25 Units / 77% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Rams players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rams Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Matthew Stafford has hit the TD Passes Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+8.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Colby Parkinson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.80 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Kyren Williams has hit the Carries Under in 12 of his last 16 games (+7.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Puka Nacua has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.45 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Matthew Stafford has hit the Interceptions Under in 13 of his last 17 games (+6.60 Units / 28% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Rams vs 49ers

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Kyren Williams +475
Christian McCaffrey +500
Puka Nacua +650
Davante Adams +800
Blake Corum +825

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Rams vs 49ers

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Christian McCaffrey -140
Kyren Williams -130
Puka Nacua +105
Davante Adams +130
Blake Corum +150

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Rams vs 49ers

Player Name Over Under
Puka Nacua 90.5 -115 90.5 -115
Davante Adams 50.5 -115 50.5 -115
Mike Evans 50.5 -115 50.5 -115
Christian McCaffrey 39.5 -115 39.5 -115
De'Zhaun Stribling 34.5 -111 34.5 -118

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Rams vs 49ers

Player Name Over Under
Christian McCaffrey 59.5 -115 59.5 -115
Kyren Williams 54.5 -115 54.5 -115
Blake Corum 43.5 -120 43.5 -111
Brock Purdy 18.5 -120 18.5 -110
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games (+10.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games (+5.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 1H Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.85 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 21 games (+10.15 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.75 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 games (+5.41 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 2H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.35 Units / 14% ROI)

San Francisco 49ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Rams

The 49ers are 13-5 (.722) when allowing an average of less than 5 yards on first down (9th-best in NFL) and 5-11 (.312) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down since the 2024 season (9th-lowest in NFL).

The 49ers were undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 10 rushes of four or more yards last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .718.

The 49ers were 5-1 (.833) when within 7 points at the two minute warning last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .496.

The 49ers were undefeated (10-0) when leading at the end of the third quarter last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .839.

Los Angeles Rams: Keys to the Game vs. the San Francisco 49ers

The Rams were 10-2 (.833) when not throwing an interception last season — T-10th-best in NFL. The 49ers intercepted 6 passes last season — T-2nd-fewest in NFL.

The Rams were 10-4 (.714) when allowing less than 3 sacks last season — 10th-best in NFL. The 49ers averaged just 1.2 sacks per game over that time span — lowest in NFL.

The Rams were 10-4 (.714) when allowing less than 3 sacks last season — 10th-best in NFL; League Avg: .576.

The Rams were 7-1 (.875) when leading at the end of first quarter last season — T-5th-best in NFL; League Avg: .698.

Additional Matchup Notes for San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams

The Rams were successful on 50.7% of plays they ran last season — best in NFL. The 49ers allowed a success rate of 47.4% last season — 2nd-highest in NFL.

The Rams were successful on 51.6% of rush attempts with motion last season — best in NFL. The 49ers allowed a success rate of 48.1% on rush attempts against motion last season — 2nd-highest in NFL.

The Rams were successful on 56.0% of pass attempts on their opponent’s side of the field last week — 4th-best in NFL. The 49ers allowed a success rate of 66.7% on pass attempts on their own side of the field last week — T-4th-highest in NFL.

49ers RBs averaged just 1.6 yards after contact per carry last season — 2nd-lowest in NFL. The Rams allowed just 1.5 yards after contact per carry to RBs last season — best in NFL.

The 49ers averaged 0.63 epa per play against open coverage in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Rams allowed 0.66 epa per play with open coverage in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 3rd-highest in NFL.

The 49ers averaged 0.34 epa per play on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Rams allowed 0.30 epa per play on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 3rd-highest in NFL.

San Francisco 49ers Offense: Important Stats

The 49ers ran 57% of their plays in their opponent’s territory last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 48%.

The 49ers ran successful plays on 62% of pass attempts on first read passes last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 52%.

The 49ers ran successful plays on 56% of pass attempts in the 2nd half last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

The 49ers converted late downs on 23 of 260 plays (9%) with 7-10 yards to go last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 6%.

Los Angeles Rams Offense: Important Stats

The Rams threw 2.7 TD passes per game (46/17) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 1.5.

The Rams ran successful plays on 50% of plays in the 4th quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 41%.

The Rams ran successful plays on 22% of rush attempts against a base rush last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 48%.

The Rams averaged 13.5 yards per play against a light rush last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 6.7.

San Francisco 49ers Defense: Important Stats

The 49ers defense averaged a sack every 30.2 pass attempts (604 Pass Attempts/20 Sacks) last season — worst attempts per sack rate in NFL; League Avg: 14.6.

The 49ers defense allowed 17.6 yards per play with a light rush last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 6.7.

The 49ers defense allowed a third down conversion rate of 34% open coverage last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 52%.

The 49ers defense allowed successful plays on 72% of plays with a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

Los Angeles Rams Defense: Important Stats

The Rams defense allowed 0.78 epa per play with a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.07.

The Rams defense allowed 8 rushing TDs last season — fewest in NFL.

The Rams defense allowed 8 rushing TDs on 431 carries (53.9 Carries Per TD) last season — best Carries Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 27.8.

The Rams defense allowed 0.26 epa per play open coverage last season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: 0.39.

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