Los Angeles Rams Away Favorite Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The data suggests caution when backing the Los Angeles Rams in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away favorite, the Los Angeles Rams are just 9-13-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -21.9% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +21.9%.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2-2-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 0-2-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 2-2-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 0-2-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 2-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2022 | 3-3-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Rams' struggles as road favorites stem from their identity as a team built around explosive offensive talent that doesn't always translate effectively in hostile environments. Los Angeles relies heavily on timing-based passing concepts and precise execution from quarterback Matthew Stafford, elements that become significantly more challenging when facing crowd noise and unfamiliar surroundings. Their offensive line has historically been inconsistent on the road, making it difficult to establish the rhythm necessary for their high-powered aerial attack. Sean McVay's aggressive play-calling style, while effective at home, often backfires when the Rams are expected to control games on the road. The team tends to abandon their ground game too quickly when facing adversity, putting additional pressure on Stafford to make difficult throws in compromised situations. This approach works when everything clicks, but road environments amplify small mistakes into larger problems. The psychological burden of being favored away from home appears to weigh on this franchise, particularly given their recent Super Bowl success has elevated expectations. Teams facing the Rams at home often play with extra motivation against a perceived glamorous opponent. This trend matters most when the Rams are road favorites of more than a field goal, where the market may be overvaluing their talent advantage while underestimating home field impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Los Angeles Rams's ATS record as away favorite?
The Los Angeles Rams have a 9-13-0 ATS record as away favorites from 2014-2024, covering the spread in only 9 of 22 games. This represents a 40.9% cover rate in this situation.
Is betting on the Los Angeles Rams as away favorite profitable?
No, betting on the Rams as away favorites has been unprofitable with a -21.9% ROI from 2014-2024. This poor return indicates consistent underperformance against the spread in this role.
How does this compare to the league average?
The Rams' 40.9% cover rate as away favorites is significantly below the league average of approximately 50% for this situation. Their -21.9% ROI also trails the typical break-even expectation for spread betting.
FADE This Trend
The data suggests fading this situation has been profitable. Compare odds to find the best value on the other side.
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All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.