Cam Akers Carries Prop is currently Over/Under 10.5 (-102/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Rams are a 3.5-point favorite this week, likely creating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects Cam Akers to be a more integral piece of his offense's running game this week (47.6% projected Carry Share) than he has been since the start of last season (30.8% in games he has played).
The Los Angeles Rams O-line profiles as the 5th-best in the league since the start of last season at blocking for rushers.
The Los Angeles Rams have gone no-huddle on 15.8% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (3rd-most in the NFL). This speeds up the pace, leading to more volume and stat-padding.
Favors Under
THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Rams as the least run-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 35.3% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Rams as the 3rd-slowest paced defense in the league (in a neutral context) right now, with opposing offenses averaging 28.46 seconds per play.
This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.
The Arizona Cardinals defensive tackles profile as the 6th-best collection of DTs in the NFL since the start of last season in regard to stopping the run.
The Los Angeles Rams have gone for it on 4th down a measly 14.7% of the time since the start of last season (4th-least in the NFL), which usually means less offensive volume, less TD potential, and lower offensive stats across the board.