The Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers in a pivotal NFC West matchup, and I like prop picks from both sides.
The pregame narrative: George Kittle is the 49ers’ most consistent receiver right now so I’m taking the over on his receptions prop. For the Rams, I’m backing Puka Nakua and Matthew Stafford.
Check out my Rams vs. 49ers prop picks for Thursday Night Football on Dec. 12.
Rams vs. 49ers prop picks
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Best Bet: Kittle over 4.5 receptions (-107)
Our Avery Perri took the over on Kittle’s receiving yards in his TNF best bets and I have the same sort of idea here.
Kittle has been a standout tight end this season and you could really back him in any market.
- He has 56 receptions (5.1 per game)
- 800 receiving yards (third amongst TEs)
- Eight TDs (leads TEs)
I decided to take his receptions prop as I love the value on this modest line.
Last week, Kittle exploded in a six-reception, 151-yard performance against the Chicago Bears.
L.A. allows 5.46 receptions per game to opposing tight ends and Kittle is one of if not the best in the league.
Key stat: Kittle cleared this line in six of the last eight games.
Quick pick
Nacua anytime TD (+105): Nacua has been a monster over the past four games. He’s had three different 100-yard-plus performances and is 3-1 against the line.
Stafford is feeding him the ball on offence and it’s been effective. The Rams are also on a three-game win streak so I don’t see any reason why they would stop peppering Nacua.
With the volume he is receiving right now, there are bound to be opportunities near the 49ers’ endzone.
Since Week 10, Nacua has been targeted nine times in the red zone resulting in seven catches and three TDs.
Stafford over 1.5 passing TDs (-129): With a healthy offence, Stafford has been cooking.
The veteran gunslinger has two or more passing touchdowns in six of the last seven games and I’m unconvinced the 49ers are back after a win against the Bears.
While San Francisco limits the opposition to the third-fewest passing yards per game (182.6), it gives up the 11th most points (23.7).
The 49ers defence also allows the sixth-best conversion rate on third down (43.9%).
I love the talent surrounding Stafford and he should be able to keep drives alive leading to a lot of scoring.
Picks made at 12:15 p.m. ET 11/20/2024.
Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.