NFL Odds Week 7: Steelers vs Rams Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 7 of the NFL season continues with the Steelers venturing west for an interconference matchup with the Rams. The odds favor Los Angeles by three points as they seek a 2nd straight victory. Catch all the action live from SoFi Stadium on Sunday, October 22 at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 7 Steelers vs Rams: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams Odds

• Opening point spread: Rams -3
• Opening moneyline: Rams -170/Steelers +145
• Opening total: Over/Under 42.5 points scored
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Rams hit BetMGM's NFL odds Week 7 market at -3.5 (-105) Sunday and by Monday afternoon were at -3 (-115). Los Angeles spent about 24 hours from Wednesday into Thursday at -3 flat, then returned to -3 (-115) Thursday afternoon.

L.A. is drawing 72% of early spread bets/60% of early spread money.

The total climbed from 42.5 to 44 by late Tuesday morning. The Under is actually getting 78% of tickets, while 58% of money is on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Los Angeles (3-3 SU/4-1-1 ATS) trailed Arizona 9-6 after a lackluster first half. But the Rams shut out the Cards 20-0 in the second half to claim a 26-9 victory giving 7 points at home.

Pittsburgh (3-2 SU and ATS) is coming off its bye. In Week 5, the Steelers knocked off Baltimore 17-10 as 4.5-point home underdogs.

The Steelers-Rams line rose a half-point to L.A. -3.5 tonight in The SuperBook's NFL odds Week 7 market. The total went from 42.5 to 42, then returned to 42.5.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 7 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Steelers vs Rams Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

The Rams are the better team right now. Sean McVay has this offense humming, and Cooper Kupp has stepped right in without missing a beat. Kyren Williams will be missed, but Stafford and the offense will find a way. The defense has also steadily improved under Raheem Morris and might actually be the better unit on the field against a struggling Pittsburgh offense.

Everyone knows Mike Tomlin is good as a Rah Rah underdog, but this isn't the best spot for that. Those trends are better when Tomlin is at home, playing in the division, or coming off a loss, and none of those things are true here. In fact, Tomlin is 5-11 ATS immediately after beating Baltimore (versus 12-5 after a loss). Pittsburgh's defense has been top five by DVOA at home but league average on the road.

I've been looking for a spot to fade the Steelers, who aren't as good as their 3-2 record, and a way to invest in a Rams team I'm starting to believe in. This lines up as a way to do both, but I also think the line is about right. I'll lean at Rams -3 but pass if it gets past the key number.

Pick: Rams -3 (-110)

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 7: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Steelers vs Rams

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

Sean McVay is 25-16-1 ATS vs. NFC West & 34-35-2 ATS vs. all other divisions.

For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 7 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson