NFL Against the Spread – Online Betting Picks of the Week


The St. Louis Rams (9-8) at The Atlanta Falcons (11-5)
Against the Spread:  Rams 6-10-1 | Falcons 7-8-1
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Opening NFL Betting Lines: The Falcons -7 -103 Over/Under 48u -113
Current High NFL Betting Line: Falcons -7.5 +110
Current Low NFL Betting Line: Falcons -7 -101 to -110
Over/Under 48u to 48.5u -103 to -110
The Rams bailed this gambler out of a losing weekend (I took them on the Money Line) and looked good doing it. Say what you want about Martz, but him and Bulger seem to have gotten a knack for this. Liking the Rams again, but nothing yet.

The Rams will be facing off against an Atlanta pass rush that saw 48 sacks in regular season. Match this with an offensive line that has allowed 41 sacks and QB Marc Bulger is looking at a long day. His saving grace could be the use of a more than decent ground package with RB's Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson. But with Martz doing the play calling, who knows. If it ends up as a pass first run second scenario (as it has most of the season) then the Rams banged up O line is going to have a tough time keeping the Falcon's D at bay.

The Falcons have a record that just doesn't fit their team. They are a lot worse than their 11-5 standing would have you believe. If QB Michael Vick is not on the run they have little to no offense. Containing him is much easier said than done, however.

A repeat of the week two meeting is certainly not out of the question, particularly with the make-shift O-line that St. Louis will be starting. Then again, the Rams beat Seattle last week to get to Atlanta, proving that anything is possible.

Personally, this game is frightening either way, Rams +6 to 7 or Atlanta -6 to 7. But the Under is not a horrible wager.

My Online Betting Action: None

Possible wager:

The Under @ 49.5