VSiN analysts Steve Makinen and Matt Youmans are split on Monday night's Week 5 finale between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Rams are favored by 3 or 3.5 points depending on the sportsbook, with the total set at 54.5.
Makinen questions the line movement that has favored Los Angeles following its win at Philadelphia while Buffalo was downgraded after losing to New England. He notes the Rams possess just 1.7 points of true home-field advantage and cites trends showing Rams coach Sean McVay is 7-11 against the spread with extra rest since 2022, while quarterback Matthew Stafford is 41-66 against the spread versus winning teams since 2011. Makinen also points out that in the last 64 Monday night nonconference games, home teams are just 21-41-2 against the spread.
Youmans counters that the Rams should take care of business despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen's ability to cover flaws. He highlights Los Angeles' offensive production on a recent road trip, where the Rams outgained Denver 482-257 and Philadelphia 415-172 behind Stafford, running back Kyren Williams, and receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Youmans notes Buffalo's defense ranks 27th in total yards allowed and 25th in points allowed.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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