It looked like the Los Angeles Rams were in for another season similar to 2022 after they started 1-4 with a litany of injuries. However, they’ve turned things around in a hurry and look like a team that could make some noise in the second half of the season.
Through nine weeks, they’re 4-4 and just a half-game back of the division-leading Cardinals in the NFC West. Matthew Stafford is playing well, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are back and the defense is meshing under Chris Shula after some growing pains.
At the midway point, we’re looking at the Rams’ latest odds to win the Super Bowl, reach the playoffs and updates on a few AP awards. All odds courtesy of BetMGM.
Win Super Bowl LIX: +5000
The Rams’ Super Bowl odds have shortened considerably in the last month. After five games, they were +15000 to win it all following their 1-4 start, but they’re now +5000 – 15th-best in the NFL, which is close to where they started the year.
Win NFC title game: +2500
The Rams’ odds to reach the Super Bowl have also improved significantly. They now have the eighth-best odds to represent the NFC in the big game.
Make the playoffs: Yes (+225) | No (-275)
Before the season began, the Rams were -115 to make the playoffs. At 4-4 through nine weeks, their odds are now longer at +225. It’s certainly not impossible, but they still have a lot of work to do in order to complete this turnaround.
After Week 5, they were +750 to make the playoffs.
Over/under win total: Over 8.5 (+100) | Under 8.5 (-120)
Before the season began, the Rams’ over/under win total was set at 8.5. After eight games, that number remains the same, though the line is slightly juiced to the under.
Win NFC West: +375
The Rams’ odds to win the division are actually much better than they are to be a wild-card team (+1000). That’s because the NFC West is wide open, with he 5-4 Cardinals currently leading. The Rams’ path to the playoffs will likely have to come as a division champ.
Matthew Stafford to win MVP: +8000
Stafford has played well this season but his numbers aren’t in line with being an MVP. He’s still a long shot to win the award at +8000, significantly longer than the co-favorites of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at +300.
Jared Verse to win Defensive Rookie of the Year: -125
Verse was tied for the third-best odds to win Defensive Rookie of the Year before the year started, coming in at +1000. Eight games into his career, he’s now the odds-on favorite at -125. The next-closest player is Laiatu Latu at +700.
Braden Fiske to win Defensive Rookie of the Year: +2500
Fiske is coming off his best performance of the season where he had two sacks against the Seahawks, so he’s making a charge up the board for Defensive Rookie of the Year. However, unless Verse completely cools off, it’s highly unlikely Fiske will overtake his teammate.
Sean McVay to win Coach of the Year: +3000
McVay is a phenomenal coach and he’s getting a lot out of a young team with a ton to prove and more injuries than just about anyone in the NFL. Dan Quinn is starting to pull away as the favorite to win this award, though, with +180 odds as of now. The Rams will need to go on a serious run in the second half for McVay to have any chance.
