loading...
League Logo
NFL
League Logo
NFL
League Logo
CFB
League Logo
MLB
League Logo
NHL
All
    loading...
    Sun, Feb 1311:30 pm UTCSoFi Stadium
    81 F
    Track OnCBS Sports
    Los Angeles
    Rams
    LAR
    Last 5 ATS
    W/L16-5
    ATS10-11
    O/U10-10-1
    FINAL SCORE
    --
    -
    --
    Cincinnati
    Bengals
    CIN
    Last 5 ATS
    W/L13-8
    ATS14-7
    O/U8-12-1
    SPREAD
    MONEYLINE
    OVER/UNDER
    Last 5 ATS
    16-5
    Win /Loss
    13-8
    10-11
    Spread
    14-7
    10-10-1
    Over / Under
    8-12-1
    Key Injuries
    Key Injuries
    Avatar
    QB
    Avatar
    WR
    Avatar
    SAF
    Key Injuries
    Avatar
    CB
    Avatar
    RB
    SPREAD
    MONEYLINE
    OVER/UNDER

    Simulation Picks

    SPREAD
    LAR @ CIN
    Subscribers Only

    Maximize Your Odds of Winning with SportsLine Model and Our Top-Rated Picks!

    MONEYLINE
    LAR @ CIN
    Subscribers Only

    Maximize Your Odds of Winning with SportsLine Model and Our Top-Rated Picks!

    OVER / UNDER
    LAR @ CIN
    Subscribers Only

    Maximize Your Odds of Winning with SportsLine Model and Our Top-Rated Picks!

    0%
    PUBLIC
    0%
    MONEY
    0%
    PUBLIC
    0%
    MONEY
    Over0%
    PUBLIC
    Under0%
    Over
    MONEY
    Under

    Understanding Public and Money

    Think of 'Public' as the percentage of people betting on each side and 'Money' as how much money is being bet. When there's a big difference between the 'Public' and 'Money' data, it usually means that the more serious bettors (referred to as 'Sharp Money') are favoring a particular side.

    Expert Picks

    Money LineL.A. Rams -200
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +1787
    75-50 in Last 125 NFL Picks
    +337
    8-3 in Last 11 NFL ML Picks
    +50
    3-1 in Last 4 LAR ML Picks
    Larry's Analysis:

    Wish I had jumped on this sooner, but I'll still double down on the Rams to merely win straight-up. This is by far the best defense Cincinnati has faced all season, and it won't hurt that the Rams are getting their starting nose tackle back. The Bengals are a great story, but they've been outgained in every playoff game. Look for the Rams' defensive front to be the difference.

    Pick Made: Feb 13, 10:21 pm UTC on Caesars
    Over / UnderUNDER 49 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +409
    25-19 in Last 44 NFL Picks
    +90
    2-1 in Last 3 NFL O/U Picks
    +1040
    17-6 in Last 23 CIN O/U Picks
    R.J.'s Analysis:

    These two teams averaged an identical amount of points scored (27.1) in the regular-season, but Cincinnati has been below that mark in all three playoffs games as it has resorted to kicking four field goals in each game. While we better remember the exciting Super Bowl slugfests like Eagles-Patriots, half of the last eight Super Bowls have featured a team scoring 10 points or fewer as well. With the Rams strong in the red zone and good at defending deep passes, I think this could be one of those games where the Bengals have to take the points too often to get the number Over the total.

    Pick Made: Feb 13, 5:22 pm UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams -4 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +1049
    61-46 in Last 107 NFL ATS Picks
    +741
    15-7-3 in Last 25 CIN ATS Picks
    Adam's Analysis:

    The Bengals, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase have been the season’s best story, but while it’s been fun watching and winning with Cincinnati, there’s plenty that makes me lean to Los Angeles in Super Bowl LVI. It starts up front where the Rams are stronger in the trenches. It continues with their overall defensive talent and scheme as L.A. runs zone, which Burrow is far weaker against than man coverage, and features a ferocious pass rush that should get him on the ground plenty. And then there’s the Rams being equally talented offensively with Matthew Stafford seeking a legacy win, Odell Beckham Jr. motivated to quiet his critics and Cooper Kupp looking to end his MVP-caliber season on a high note. Oh, L.A. also has a coach with more big-game experience and homefield advantage (as minor as that may be in SoFi Stadium). We missed the best line at 3.5, and I would buy that if I can get it at -115, but I’m still comfortable at -4. (Bonus: If you can get the Rams at -2.5 in the first half, that's a worthy wager as well.)

    Pick Made: Feb 13, 4:46 pm UTC on Caesars
    Over / UnderUNDER 48.5 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +1158
    29-16-1 in Last 46 NFL Picks
    +378
    6-2-1 in Last 9 NFL O/U Picks
    +390
    5-1 in Last 6 CIN O/U Picks
    Tom's Analysis:

    While he's seen as an offensive wunderkind, the truth is Sean McVay tends to get conservative in big spots, and it's hard to find a spot larger than the Super Bowl. On the other side, the Bengals will struggle moving the ball offensively with any consistency due to their offensive line's deficiencies. I don't think this game will be ugly by any stretch, but both defenses will drop into deep zones to limit big plays, and it's going to keep the score down.

    Pick Made: Feb 12, 4:45 pm UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadCincinnati +4 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +408
    26-20-2 in Last 48 LAR ATS Picks
    Emory's Analysis:

    This will be a game that'll come down to offense, possessions and who can maximize them. Bengals QB Joe Burrow and WRs Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase have played in championship games before, and I believe the moment won't be too big for them against the Rams. It's going to be important for the Rams to have their run game show up in order to take some of the pressure off Matthew Stafford. That's a tall ask in my opinion, so I look for the Bengals to shock the world.

    Pick Made: Feb 12, 3:28 pm UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams -4 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +335
    11-7 in Last 18 NFL ATS Picks
    +540
    12-6-1 in Last 19 LAR ATS Picks
    Micah's Analysis:

    The key to slowing down Joe Burrow is getting pressure on him, and I think the Rams can bring it strong with Aaron Donald pushing himself into the pocket and Von Miller and Leonard Floyd scooping up some sacks when Burrow escapes the pocket. The Bengals' offensive line is the weak link here. I'm betting against them. The Rams' offense will score enough to win and cover the spread. I’m on the Rams.

    Pick Made: Feb 12, 12:57 am UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams -3.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +1076
    22-10 in Last 32 NFL ATS Picks
    +119
    12-9 in Last 21 CIN ATS Picks
    Matt's Analysis:

    I was probably going to take the Bengals at +4.5 in case of a final score of something like 28-24 or 31-27 ... but with the Rams winning simply because I don't trust that Cincinnati offensive line -- no quarterback has been sacked more this season than Joe Burrow -- against Aaron Donald, Von Miller, Leonard Floyd & Co. I'm shocked this has dipped to Rams -3.5 at Caesars Sportsbook, so now I have to jump on LA. This is the only book where I've seen this number, and I don't expect it gets lower. Are you aware the straight-up Super Bowl winner is 47-6-2 against the spread? It has been 13 years since the favorite won (it didn't win all those games but in the ones it did) and not covered the spread. Cincinnati has averaged 24 points per game during the postseason while facing defenses that finished the regular season ranked 12th, 17th and 24th in defensive DVOA. The Rams finished fifth. Look for SportsLine odds early next week on which team the Super Bowl champion will host in the Kickoff Game.

    Pick Made: Feb 10, 2:00 pm UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams -3.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +190
    4-2 in Last 6 LAR ATS Picks
    Allan's Analysis:

    The Cincinnati Bengals want to win Super Bowl LVI. The Los Angeles Rams HAVE to win Super Bowl LVI. This is it for Les Snead, Sean McVay and co. The Rams have leveraged their NFL Draft future for this very moment, in fact they don't have a 1st round pick until 2024. The picks have been traded, deals have been done. Not to mention for Matthew Stafford it's now or never as well. Mind you, this is nothing against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Tremendous story and they'll be back (plus Burrow is the truth), but there's blood in the water for Los Angeles. The Rams have the better offense. The Rams have the better defense. I've ridden Los Angeles throughout the postseason under the exact same mantra, they have to win and everyone knows it. I'm certainly not stopping now.

    Pick Made: Feb 10, 7:14 am UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams -4 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +1787
    75-50 in Last 125 NFL Picks
    +1450
    67-47 in Last 114 NFL ATS Picks
    +1181
    39-24 in Last 63 LAR ATS Picks
    Larry's Analysis:

    What Joe Burrow and the Bengals have accomplished is extraordinary. Remember, though, they've faced the easiest schedule of opposing pass defenses and the second-easiest schedule of opposing rush defenses. This will be, by far, the best defense they have faced. Burrow has been pressured on 36 percent of his postseason dropbacks, a number sure to rise Sunday. While Burrow is deadly versus man coverage -- 15 TDs, 5 INTs, 10.9 yards per attempt on 145 dropbacks -- he's merely solid versus zone schemes: 12 TDs, 9 INTs, 8.5 ypa on 417 dropbacks. The Rams play zone 78 percent of the time, second-most in the NFL. Because they often use a 5-man front, the Rams are vulnerable on short passes over the middle. But Cincy could be without tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee), replaced by the far-less dynamic Drew Sample. Either way, I'm laying the points.

    Pick Made: Feb 09, 5:16 am UTC on Caesars
    Over / UnderOVER 48.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +705
    17-9 in Last 26 NFL Picks
    Hammer's Analysis:

    There's too much skill on these offenses to think this game will stay Under: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon on Cincinnati; Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. on Los Angeles. These teams both averaged 27.1 points a game in the regular season, which tied for seventh in the league. Also, unless you're expecting a game in the teens, there are very few score combinations that stay Under. We win with 23-23 or 24-24 in regulation. We also win with 26-23 or 28-21. I think this is pretty simple. Take the Over.

    Pick Made: Feb 08, 10:01 pm UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadCincinnati +4.5 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +705
    17-9 in Last 26 NFL Picks
    Hammer's Analysis:

    Cincinnati already has won at Tennessee and at Kansas City in the postseason. Both of those challenges were tougher than facing the Rams in a neutral-site Super Bowl, even if the game is in the L.A. area. And the Bengals defense absolutely shut down the Chiefs in the second half of the AFC Championship Game, and the Rams' offense poses less of a challenge. Officially, I'm taking Cincinnati to cover in a close game, and I wouldn't talk anyone out of also playing the Rams on the moneyline in an attempt to "middle" the game.

    Pick Made: Feb 08, 9:41 pm UTC on Caesars
    Point SpreadCincinnati +4.5 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +1335
    21-7 in Last 28 NFL ATS Picks
    +395
    6-2 in Last 8 LAR ATS Picks
    Brett's Analysis:

    Aaron Donald vs. the Bengals’ O-line is an epic mismatch, but know what hasn’t been a mismatch this season? The Bengals against … anybody. Even when they lose they keep it close, and as of Feb. 2 they’re getting 4.5 points. Consider this: The Bengals had nine games against playoff teams (including three in the postseason) and if they had been 4.5-point ‘dogs in each, they would’ve gone 9-0 ATS. The Rams have had 10 games vs. playoff teams and if they had been 4.5-point favorites in each, they would’ve gone 3-7 ATS (they actually went 4-6 ATS). The Rams traded for an All-Star team and they’re facing a bad O-line, but ultimately I trust Joe Burrow to brush himself off and keep Cincy in it more than I trust the Rams’ stable of stars, who may already be planning the best L.A. parade route. Take the points.

    Pick Made: Feb 02, 6:49 pm UTC on WHNJ
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams -4 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +409
    25-19 in Last 44 NFL Picks
    +359
    29-23 in Last 52 NFL ATS Picks
    +674
    49-37-2 in Last 88 LAR ATS Picks
    R.J.'s Analysis:

    It's been an unpredictable and thrilling postseason, with both No. 4 seeds battling through to reach the Super Bowl. Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford will garner the lion's share of the attention, but both defenses in this game have been critical to each team remaining alive. Ultimately, I believe the Rams defense is a bigger problem for the Bengals offense than vice versa. Jalen Ramsey and Co. can largely take away Cincy's deep passing attack, while the Rams defensive line is a major mismatch against Cincinnati's blockers. Sean McVay was overwhelmed in his first Super Bowl trip but I expect better from him here vs. his former assistant. Rams D carries the day as Los Angeles wins the Super Bowl.

    Pick Made: Jan 31, 5:57 pm UTC on Consensus

    Team Injuries

    Los Angeles Rams
    Wednesday, Oct 09, 2024
    Avatar
    DT
    Braden Fiske
    ShoulderQuestionable
    Tuesday, Oct 08, 2024
    Avatar
    WR
    Jordan Whittington
    ShoulderQuestionable
    Monday, Oct 07, 2024
    Avatar
    QB
    Matthew Stafford
    BackQuestionable
    Avatar
    WR
    Cooper Kupp
    AnkleQuestionable
    Avatar
    SAF
    Kamren Curl
    BackQuestionable
    Cincinnati Bengals
    Friday, Oct 11, 2024
    Avatar
    CB
    Mike Hilton
    KneeQuestionable
    Avatar
    RB
    Chase Brown
    QuadricepsQuestionable
    © 2024 CBS INTERACTIVE INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SportsLine and SportLine PRO are registered trademarks of SportsLine.com, Inc.FANS ONLY
    In partnership with...247 Sports

    FOLLOW US:

    The content on this site is for entertainment purposes only and SportsLine makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event. There is no gambling offered on this site. This site contains commercial content and SportsLine may be compensated for the links provided on this site.