NFL Week 12 Betting Preview: St. Louis Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals

Date/Time: Sun, Nov 25th, 4:11 PM ET,U of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ

The St. Louis Rams can’t seem to throw down a win. They’re staring down what could be their 7^th reverse of the season when they travel to Glendale, Arizona, to face the 4-6 Cardinals. Brutal, true. Especially fans excited by the prospect that, even while they sit at the bottom of the NFC West, the Rams are a much better team than they were in 2011 when they won just two games.

But there is a silver lining in this one. They’ll face off against a team who hasn’t secured a win October 4^th. Actually, scratch that silver lining. The team they’ll be facing? It’s the Cardinals—the same squad who crushed them on that fateful day in October.

The last time Arizona faced St. Louis, they had a perfect 4-0 record. Then, they were handed a 17-3 loss, and haven’t recovered since. Seriously. Not one game won. Their 6-game losing skid is the worst since their 7-game losing streak two years ago. But if you think the Rams have been fortunate, think again. They’ve gone 0-4-1 since that last matchup.

On Sunday, the Cardinals look to Ryan Lindley to turn his first career start into a victory. Linley stepped in for John Skelton last Sunday, who in turn stepped in for Kevin Kolb (he started in the last Rams matchup).

Sports bettors should note that Linley shouldn’t have to worry too much about throwing an interception against the Rams. St. Louis has yet to force a turnover during their losing streak. Only the Indianapolis Colts of 2001 and the ’06 Redskins have gone five games without a takeaway in 62 shocking years.

The Rams will also need to contend with Arizona’s Beanie Wells. He’s confirmed back for Sunday’s game after recovering from an injury.

St. Louis has good reason to fear Wells. The last time they saw Wells, he rushed for 228 yards in a 23-20 victory. It was a franchise record, and it’s one that Rams fans and NFL bettors won’t soon forget.

Game Odds:
St. Louis Rams: +1.5-110, ML +105
Arizona Cardinals: -1.5-110, ML -125
Game Total: 48, o/u -110

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