Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction & Picks - NFL

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Los Angeles Rams
10/18/26 16:05
Arizona Cardinals

Prediction:

 

Rams -12.5

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 by Travis Pulver | in NFL Picks

The Los Angeles Rams (2-3, 1-2 Home) will try to get back to .500 when they host the Arizona Cardinals (1-4, 1-2 Away) Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EST with coverage provided by Fox.

Expectations were high for the Rams coming into this season, but injuries have made it hard for them to live up to them. Myles  Garret was limited in Week 1 and hasn’t played since. Aaron Donald is still working his way back into game shape and has been banged up, too. Puka Nacua has already missed a couple of weeks. Garrett remains out, tackle Alaric Johnson is suspended this week, and Trent McDuffie is questionable.

As for Arizona, the struggle has been real for the Cardinals this season once again. The season got off to a promising start with a 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. But they have since lost four in a row, with the defense allowing 31+ points in each game. Rookie Jeremiyah Love has not lived up to the hype, averaging less than 50 yards a game through Week 5, and he will miss this week’s game against the Rams.

Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
19 Los Angeles Rams
0.4 5 2 3
29 Arizona Cardinals
0.2 5 1 4

Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals Latest Matches

Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams Latest matches
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 12, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
34 :  37
Buffalo Bills

Oct 4, 2026 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
20 :  24
Los Angeles Rams

Sep 27, 2026 - NFL

Denver Broncos
30 :  26
Los Angeles Rams

Sep 21, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
28 :  6
New York Giants

Sep 10, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
7 :  27
San Francisco 49ers

Jan 25, 2026 - NFL

Seattle Seahawks
31 :  27
Los Angeles Rams
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Oct 12, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
34 :  37
Buffalo Bills

Sep 21, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
28 :  6
New York Giants

Sep 10, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
7 :  27
San Francisco 49ers

Jan 4, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
37 :  20
Arizona Cardinals

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
41 :  34
Detroit Lions

Nov 23, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
34 :  7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
L W W L L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 4, 2026 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
20 :  24
Los Angeles Rams

Sep 27, 2026 - NFL

Denver Broncos
30 :  26
Los Angeles Rams

Jan 25, 2026 - NFL

Seattle Seahawks
31 :  27
Los Angeles Rams

Jan 18, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
17 :  20
Los Angeles Rams

Jan 10, 2026 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
31 :  34
Los Angeles Rams

Dec 29, 2025 - NFL

Atlanta Falcons
27 :  24
Los Angeles Rams
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals Latest matches
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Oct 11, 2026 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
21 :  45
Detroit Lions

Oct 4, 2026 - NFL

New York Giants
36 :  24
Arizona Cardinals

Sep 27, 2026 - NFL

San Francisco 49ers
36 :  30
Arizona Cardinals

Sep 20, 2026 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
7 :  31
Seattle Seahawks

Sep 13, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
14 :  26
Arizona Cardinals

Jan 4, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
37 :  20
Arizona Cardinals
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Oct 11, 2026 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
21 :  45
Detroit Lions

Sep 20, 2026 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
7 :  31
Seattle Seahawks

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
19 :  26
Atlanta Falcons

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
17 :  45
Los Angeles Rams

Nov 23, 2025 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
24 :  27
Jacksonville Jaguars

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
22 :  41
San Francisco 49ers
L L L W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Oct 4, 2026 - NFL

New York Giants
36 :  24
Arizona Cardinals

Sep 27, 2026 - NFL

San Francisco 49ers
36 :  30
Arizona Cardinals

Sep 13, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
14 :  26
Arizona Cardinals

Jan 4, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
37 :  20
Arizona Cardinals

Dec 28, 2025 - NFL

Cincinnati Bengals
37 :  14
Arizona Cardinals

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Houston Texans
40 :  20
Arizona Cardinals

Los Angeles Rams against Arizona Cardinals : Head to Head (H2H)

Los Angeles Rams

60 %

Arizona Cardinals

40 %

Jan 4, 2026 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
37 :  20
Arizona Cardinals

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
17 :  45
Los Angeles Rams

Dec 28, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
13 :  9
Arizona Cardinals

Sep 15, 2024 - NFL

Arizona Cardinals
41 :  10
Los Angeles Rams

Nov 13, 2022 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
17 :  27
Arizona Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Picks

Los Angeles Rams - Arizona Cardinals Key Points

  1. The Rams lead the all-time series vs. the Cardinals 53-41-2.
  2. The Rams average 307.5 passing yards per game (No. 1).
  3. Arizona’s defense ranks No. 25 in the NFL (236.8 yards per game).
  4. Betting Public: 68% of spread tickets and 64% of the handle are on the Rams.

Our Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction

I can understand why 30%+ of tickets and the handle are on the Cardinals. A 12.5-point spread is huge. But the Rams have the No. 1 offense in the NFL, and the Cardinals are weak on defense (last in scoring, 32.4 points per game allowed). Without a run game or a reliable passing game, I don’t see how the Cardinals can keep up. It’s a big spread, but it’s one the Rams should cover.

Our Arizona vs. Los Angeles Pick: Rams -12.5

Prediction:

 

Rams -12.5

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