Detroit Lions vs LA Rams Prediction 9-8-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Lions vs LA Rams Prediction for this NFL Week 1 Game on Sunday, September 8th, at Ford Field.

Can Lions Build on Last Season?

The Lions were only a couple of quarters away from making the Super Bowl, but they blew the second half against the San Francisco 49ers and ended up losing. There are some major expectations following this team, and they hope to live up to the hype. It starts with Jared Goff on the offense, but it doesn’t end there. Penei Sewall is one of the best offensive linemen in all of football and is going to be a key. Armon-Ra St. Brown is also one of the best receivers in football and is primed for another big year. The running game is also strong with David Montgomery. Jahmyr Gibbs is questionable for this game. Tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hamstring injury and is also questionable. 

On defense, the Lions were better last season, but there is still room for even more improvement. The real strength last year was defending the run, and they believe they will be even better against the run this season. Aidan Hutchinson is already one of the better defensive players in football. Jack Campbell enters his second season and is also hoping to take an even better step forward after being a standout as a rookie. 

Why the Lions Will Beat the Rams

• The Rams have won each of their last seven road openers.
• The Lions have lost each of their last four home openers as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Lions’ last eight Week 1 games.
• The Lions have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites against NFC West opponents.
• The Lions have lost the first half in each of their last four Week 1 home games against NFC West opponents.
• The Rams have won the first quarter in four of their last five September games as road underdogs.
• The Rams have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five Week 1 games.

Are the Rams Contenders?

The Rams might be getting overlooked heading into the 2024 season, but that might be a mistake because this team looks solid on paper. On offense, the Rams are filled with playmakers, and they are going to be a mismatch most Games. Matthew Stafford is back under center, and he’s still one of the best quarterback in Football. Running back Kyren Williams is back also, and they drafted Blake Corum who should get plenty of carries. Outside, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are unfair to opposing teams. Tight end Tyler Higbee is on the PUP list and is out for this Game. 

On defense, there are some major question marks, and it feels like the defense is what could let them down this year. Tre’Davious White is an injury prone defender, but he’s Healthy heading into the first week, and they are going to need some major production from him here against the Lions wide receivers. 

Lions vs Rams TOTAL Facts

• Each of the Lions’ last nine season openers against NFC opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of the last five Sunday games at Ford Field have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of the Rams’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Detroit Lions vs LA Rams Prediction

The Lions and Rams offenses are both going to put on a show on Sunday night football. These are both elite offenses, and I especially don’t trust the Rams secondary. Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff are both going to be slinging it all over the field. I also expect David Montgomery is going to have a huge game on the ground. Both teams are going to go over 30 points, and although it might go down to the last possession, the play here is with the total. Back the over to cash.