Rams vs. Cardinals Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for NFL Week 2 [2024]

NFL Week 2 action continues on Sunday at 4:05PM ET as the Los Angeles Rams lock horns with the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rams as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Rams-Cardinals game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Rams with a win probability of 54%, while the Cardinals have 46%."

Rams vs. Cardinals Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 2 action between the Cardinals and Rams at State Farm Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:05PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals
• Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
• Time: 4:05PM ET/1:05PM PT
• Venue: State Farm Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Cardinals and Rams gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Rams vs. Cardinals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Rams vs. Cardinals Predictions

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Rams and Cardinals 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Rams a 54% chance of defeating the Cardinals in Week 2 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Rams winning 24-23.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Rams and Cardinals each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 47.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Rams vs. Cardinals Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rams	Cardinals
Spread	-1 (-105)	+1 (-115)
Moneyline	-108	-108
Total	o47.5 (-102)	u47.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Rams vs. Cardinals Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Rams vs. Cardinals matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.

Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Rams vs. Cardinals TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Rams vs. Cardinals?

According to our model, Los Angeles' Kyren Williams is most likely to score the first touchdown in Rams vs. Cardinals.

Our projections give Williams a 15.1% chance of getting in for six first at State Farm Stadium, while the Rams RB is a 60.1% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Rams

Player	First TD Probability
Kyren Williams	15.1%
Cooper Kupp	13.3%
Demarcus Robinson	6.9%

Arizona Cardinals

Player	First TD Probability
James Conner	10.9%
Marvin Harrison	7.5%
Kyler Murray	7.5%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Rams

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Kyren Williams	60.1%
Cooper Kupp	53.9%
Demarcus Robinson	32.3%

Arizona Cardinals

Player	Anytime TD Probability
James Conner	48.0%
Kyler Murray	34.3%
Marvin Harrison	33.6%

For a complete analysis of the most likely first and anytime TD scorers this week, see our NFL Week 2 touchdown scorer predictions

Rams vs Cardinals Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Rams and Cardinals. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Rams vs. Cardinals Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Rams' Matthew Stafford is projected to throw for more yards than the Cardinals' Kyler Murray.

Rams Rushing

Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers and Blake Corum are projected to be the leading rushers for the Rams.

Player	Position
Kyren Williams	RB
Ronnie Rivers	RB
Blake Corum	RB

Cardinals Rushing

James Conner, Kyler Murray and Trey Benson are expected to lead the Cardinals in rushing yards.

Player	Position
James Conner	RB
Kyler Murray	QB
Trey Benson	RB

Rams Receiving

Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Johnson and Kyren Williams are projected to top the receiving yards for the Rams.

Player	Position
Cooper Kupp	WR
Demarcus Robinson	WR
Colby Parkinson	TE
Tyler Johnson	WR
Kyren Williams	RB

Cardinals Receiving

Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison, Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson and James Conner are projected to lead the Cardinals in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Trey McBride	TE
Marvin Harrison	WR
Greg Dortch	WR
Michael Wilson	WR
James Conner	RB

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Conclusion

We predict the Rams, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals on Sunday.

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