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USAT: Rams Wire

Jan 15, 2022

Soon after the Rams-Cardinals playoff matchup was set, sportsbooks released odds for the highly anticipated wild-card game. With the Rams being at home, it came as no surprise that they opened as favorites against their division rivals.Almost a week later, the spread hasnt moved despite the injury questions on both sides. According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Rams are still 3.5-point favorites over the Cardinals in Monday nights game. The over/under of 49.5 points is the second-highest total of wild-card weekend, one point lower than the line in 49ers-Cowboys.The Rams covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against the Cardinals, with Week 4 of this season being the only exception; Arizona won that game 37-20. Additionally, four of the last five meetings between these teams have gone over the projected point total, meaning theyve been high-scoring games.The bad news for those betting on the Rams to cover the spread is that the Cardinals were 6-0 against the spread as underdogs this season. Each of the last 10 meetings between the Rams and Cardinals has been decided by at least seven points, but this one could come down to the wire.List4 Rams players to watch vs. Cardinals on MondayEmailSign upLike this article?Sign up for the Rams Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morningAn error has occuredPlease re-enter your email address.Thanks for signing up!You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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