The San Francisco 49ers must put their devastating Week 3 loss behind them and get ready to host the winless St Louis Rams, Sunday Oct 4. The 49ers have won six of the past eight meetings, including both meetings last season. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Niners as -9.5 point home favs over the Rams with the over/under set at 37.5 points. Be sure to get your St Louis Rams vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 4 Picks in now at Sportsbetting.com
The Rams (0-3) lost to Green Bay 17-36 at home in Week 3 to fall dead last in the NFC West. Starting QB Marc Bulger left the game in the second quarter with a right shoulder injury and did not return. QB Kyle Boller made 16 of 31 passes for 164 yards with two TD passes. With the Ravens in 2007 Kyle Boller threw for 1,743 yards with nine TD’s in 12 games. Their top RB Steven Jackson had 27 carries for 117 yards and he made five catches for 46 yards. WR Keenan Burton made three catches for 37 yards. The Rams have lost 13 straight games dating back to last season. The Rams turned the ball over three times which caused the Rams 13 points. RB Steven Jackson is second in the NFC with 60 carries and has been the only consistent producer for the Rams' offense. Look for him to get a steady diet of handoffs vs. a 49ers defense that is ranked fourth against the run. QB Kyle Boller will be a better QB than Bulger based on his experience and ability to not feel pressure. The Rams O-line needs to be at their best. The Rams are averaging 8 ppg and they average 3.5 ppg on the road.
The Niners (2-1) lost in Minnesota 24-27 in Week 3 after a desperation pass from Brett Favre to Greg Lewis with just two seconds remaining was completed in the end zone. The Niners sit on top the NFC West. QB Shaun Hill made 15 of 25 passes for 195 yards with two TD passes, overall he’s thrown for 548 yards with three TD passes and one interception. Their top RB Frank Gore was injured after one rush in the first quarter and is listed as out for three weeks. RB Glen Coffee had 25 carries for 54 yards, while top TE Vernon Davis made seven catches for 96 yards with two TD’s. The Niners must quickly put that defeat behind them and avoid a costly let-down against the winless Rams. San Francisco relies heavily on its rushing attack, so Coffee figures to get the ball quite a bit against the Rams' 27th-ranked run defense. QB Shaun Hill has won both of his starts against the Rams, while RB Glen Coffee had the most preseason rushing yards (249) in the league. The Niners are averaging 23.3 ppg and they average 23 ppg at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in San Francisco.
- Rams are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- Underdog is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- 49ers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- 49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC West.
St Louis Rams vs San Francisco 49ers
When: Sun, Oct 4, 2009 4:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbetting.com
Pick: Niners -9.5
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