Are the Rams poised to blow out the Panthers on the road?
The Los Angeles Rams are once again heavy favorites in Week 13 as they visit the Carolina Panthers. The spread is sitting at 10.5 points, indicating Los Angeles could leave Charlotte with yet another convincing win.
As much as we like the Rams to cover and win by at least 11 points, there are a handful of other bets that warrant consideration. Here are our five favorite wagers for Rams vs. Panthers in Week 13.
Blake Corum anytime TD (+333)
Corum has only scored once all year, but it came in a blowout over the Titans in Week 2. He nearly scored against the Seahawks but got stuffed at the goal line on three straight carries before Kyren Williams punched it in.
This game has a chance to be lopsided in favor of the Rams, but even if it’s not, there’s a script for Corum to score. He and Williams typically alternate the first two series of the game, so if the Rams march down and get into scoring range on their second drive, it could be Corum finding the end zone.
Davis Allen over 10.5 yards receiving (-115)
With Tyler Higbee out last week, Allen was the clear-cut No. 2 tight end and caught three passes for 29 yards. The Rams heavily involve their tight ends with 13 personnel and it might only take one or two catches by Allen to clear this line – especially with Tre’von Moehrig suspended, leaving Carolina without one of its top DBs.
Matthew Stafford longest completion over 35.5 yards (-120)
Stafford has gone over this number in six of 11 games, including each of the first five games. He has a full cast of receivers to work with now that Tutu Atwell is back and the Panthers are without two of their top defenders in Moehrig and, more importantly, Jaycee Horn.
Given Carolina’s terrible pass rush, Stafford will have plenty of time in the pocket, too, allowing downfield routes to develop.
Rams -6.5 1st half (-115)
Look for the Rams to put the pedal down on the Panthers early. They average 15.1 points per game in the first half this season, including a league-best 22 in the last three games. The Panthers might not even score more than one touchdown in this game. Give the points and take the Rams to lead by a touchdown at halftime.
Panthers under 16.5 points (-105)
The Panthers have been held to 16 or fewer points in five of their last six games, struggling to move the ball consistently on offense. Now they face the league’s top-ranked defense and could run into some serious problems. The Rams’ pass rush will have Bryce Young scrambling out of the pocket to avoid getting sacked and if Los Angeles gets up early, Carolina won’t be able to lean on the run with Rico Dowdle.