By: Kevin V. Published 12/12/2025, 07:23 PM ET 
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions (8-5, 3rd NFC North) are on the West Coast for an NFC showdown with the Los Angeles Rams (10-3, T-1st NFC West) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Detroit defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 last Thursday night, but has played inconsistently, alternating between wins and losses in each of the last nine games. Make sure to read this in-depth Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams prediction. Big stakes ahead! Discover our free NFL picks for the Detroit Lions at the Los Angeles Rams prediction and make your move.
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Terms & Conditions Detroit leads the NFL in scoring, but must tighten its defense
Detroit is currently 8th in the NFC playoff standings, with only the first seven qualifying. Detroit can still win the NFC North, but is likely to battle for one of the Wild Card spots in the NFC.The Detroit Lions are first in the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.3 points per game. Detroit’s offense is 5th in rushing yards and passing yards, averaging 378.7 yards of total offense, which is third-best. Detroit allows an average of 23.4 points per game, which is 18th. The Lions are 10th in rushing yards allowed and 19th in passing yards allowed. Detroit allows an average of 323.9 yards per game, which is 15th.
Detroit has received excellent play from its offense, as quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 3,334 yards with 26 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs leads all rushers with 1,062 yards and 13 touchdowns, while David Montgomery has rushed for 603 yards and seven touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the leading receiver with 976 yards and 9 touchdown receptions, while Jameson Williams is close behind with 802 yards and 6 touchdown receptions. Linebacker Jack Campbell is the leading tackler with 129. Detroit’s defense has made 37 quarterback sacks and intercepted 11 passes.
Key Injuries for the Lions S Kerby Joseph (knee) is doubtful. Pro Bowl safety has just 18 tackles. Suffered a setback. OT Taylor Decker (foot) is questionable. S Thomas Harper (concussion) is questionable. Los Angeles is in the top four in scoring and points allowed
Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-17 last Sunday for its 7th win in the last eight games. Los Angeles leads the NFC playoff race and is tied for first with Seattle in the NFC West, but holds the tiebreaker and can clinch a playoff berth with a victory on Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams score the fourth most points in the NFL, averaging 29.2 per game. Los Angeles is 3rd in passing yards and 11th in rushing yards per game, averaging 373.2 yards of total offense, which is 4th. Detroit’s defense allows an average of 17.5 points per game, which is third best in the NFL. The Rams are 11th in rushing yards allowed and 16th in passing yards allowed per game. LA allows an average of 315.0 yards per game, which is 13th.
Los Angeles is getting it done on the ground and through the air. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for 3,354 yards with 35 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He’s in the MVP conversation along with Drake Maye. Kyren Williams has rushed for 952 yards and eight touchdowns. The leading receiver is Puka Nacua with 1,186 yards and six touchdown receptions, while Davante Adams (questionable) has 718 yards receiving and 14 touchdown receptions. Nine players have caught at least one touchdown pass for Los Angeles. Linebacker Nate Landman is the leading tackler with 108. Los Angeles has made 36 quarterback sacks and intercepted 13 passes.
Key Injuries for Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) is questionable, but is expected to play. LB Bryant Young (knee) is questionable. Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams PickSpread Pick for Lions vs. Rams Los Angeles Rams -6 (5 units)
Los Angeles is just too strong on both sides of the line of scrimmage for Detroit to keep pace. The Rams score the fourth most points and allow the third fewest. The Rams’ passing attack behind Matthew Stafford is third in yards per game at 249.2, while the defense is above average in both rushing and passing yards allowed. Detroit’s offense is strong, scoring the most points per game in the NFL at 30.3, but the defense is only 18th, allowing 23.4 points per game. Detroit’s weak link on defense is against the pass, allowing 221.2 yards per game, which the Rams will take advantage of. Detroit is just 2-4 ATS in its last six games. Los Angeles is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games, and the Rams play well down the stretch at 16-3 ATS in the last 19 games played during December. Injuries could play somewhat of a part in this matchup as Detroit is playing without its first-team tight end Sam LaPorta and could be without starting middle linebacker Alex Anzalone. Los Angeles wide receiver Devante Adams is listed as questionable. Adams leads Los Angeles with 14 touchdown receptions, but the Rams have plenty of offensive weapons to attack Detroit, with or without Adams.
Over/Under Pick for Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams
Both Detroit and Los Angeles are offensive machines; the Lions are first in scoring at 30.3 points per game, and Los Angeles is 4th at 29.2 points per game. Los Angeles has a tough defense that is third in points allowed, but Detroit’s powerful offense will score more than the average the Rams allow. The total has finished over in five of Detroit’s last six games.
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