Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens Prediction and Picks for Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Use Code SSWC Sunday afternoon’s NFL slate features a marquee cross-conference contest between the Los Angeles Rams (3-2) and the Baltimore Ravens (1-4). We’ve got you covered with our Rams vs. Ravens prediction. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 ET from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, where weather could be an issue as there is a 74% chance of steady rain throughout the game. Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NFL Betting Picks!
Rams Lose Embarrassing Game to 49ers
The expectations are high for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, but they’ll have to navigate arguably the toughest division (NFC West) in the NFL. So far, Coach Sean McVay’s team is 3-2. They’ve notched wins against the Texans (14-9), Titans (33-19), and Colts (27-10), but have coughed up winnable games against the Eagles (33-26) and 49ers (36-26), more recently. From this point, Los Angeles is priced at +200 to win the division, while coming in at +1700 to win the Super Bowl. The Rams are 3-2 ATS and 3-2 to the over.
Longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford is back under center this season, and he continues to play at a high level. Stafford has racked up 1,503 passing yards on a 66.7% completion rate, adding 11 touchdowns and two interceptions. WR Puka Nacua is having a big year with 588 yards and two touchdowns, and WR Davante Adams has also looked solid with 357 yards and three touchdowns. RB Kyren Williams has handled a bulk of the rushing work, logging 368 yards and one touchdown on 82 carries (4.5 YPC).
- Offensively, the Rams are scoring 24.6 points per game (15th), while averaging 401.8 yards per week (second).
- Defensively, they are 13th in the league this year, conceding 21.4 points per game. They’re allowing 309.0 yards per contest, which is 10th.
- Injury Report: The notable DNPs on Thursday were OL Rob Havenstein (ankle) and ILB Omar Speights (ankle). TE Tyler Higbee (hip), WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring), LB Nate Landman (ankle), and TE Colby Parkinson (concussion) were all limited at Thursday’s practice.
Ravens Are Banged Up and Sliding
The Baltimore Ravens entered the season as one of the top contenders in the AFC, but after fumbling away two wins against the Bills (41-40) and Lions (38-30), getting rolled by the Chiefs (37-20), and now seeing injuries take their toll, things are looking bleak. The Ravens sit at just 1-4 following a 44-10 blowout loss at home against the Texans last weekend. What’s crazy is that Baltimore is still priced at just +115 to win the AFC North. They’re still a -140 favorite to make the playoffs.
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QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is still dealing with an injury and he’s listed as questionable, but the consensus is that he won’t go after missing last week's game. This means QB Cooper Rush will likely get the nod for a second consecutive week. Rush has 231 passing yards on a 69.7% completion rate, but has no touchdowns and three interceptions. RB Derrick Henry is still healthy, and he has 317 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 64 carries (5.0 YPC). Out wide, WR Zay Flowers (377 yards, 1 TD) remains the top target in the passing game.
- Baltimore's offense has been solid this season, ranking sixth in scoring (28.2 PPG), while putting up 311.8 yards per game (23rd).
- On the defensive side, the Ravens are 32nd this season, allowing 35.4 points per game. In terms of yardage, they’re 31st, conceding 408.8 yards per contest.
- Injury Report: The Ravens have a laundry list of injuries, and the notable DNPs on Thursday were ILB Roquan Smith (hamstring), QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring), G Ben Cleveland (NIR – Personal), and CB Chibode Awuzie (hamstring). The following players were limited on Thursday: FB Patrick Ricard (calf), CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), and WR Zay Flowers (shoulder).
- Baltimore played without Pro Bowl safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) last week and he's expected to play after practicing this week. They also traded OLB Odafeh Oweh and a late pick in 2027 for S Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-rounder from the Chargers. Gilman is expected to play. They also just picked up veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson and placed him on the practice squad.
Rams vs. Ravens Pick
Spread Pick for Rams vs. Ravens
- Los Angeles Rams -7.5 (-108) (5 units)
I’m riding with the Rams in this one. If last week’s 44-10 massacre at the hands of the Texans was any indication of how this game will play out for the banged-up Ravens, then they’ll be in trouble once again. I really have no interest in even taking a “contrarian flier” on Baltimore in this game since they’ll go with a backup quarterback.
Additionally, the Rams are coming in on a “mini bye,” having 10 days of rest, as they haven’t played since last Thursday. That was an embarrassing effort against the 49ers, so I do think Coach McVay cleans up the blemishes and gets back on track. Los Angeles’ offense is playing at a high level, ranking second in yards per game (401.8) and second in passing yards per contest (289.6). They have the firepower to stretch out a double-digit lead, so I don’t mind giving up the hook with the 7.5. Give me the Rams to cruise.
Over/Under Pick for Rams vs. Ravens
- Over 44.5 (-110) (5 units)
Picking it back up with this matchup of the Rams offense vs. the Ravens defense. Los Angeles should go nuclear in this game, and I’d say there’s a realistic chance that they score upwards of 35 or 40 points. Baltimore has been gashed this season defensively, allowing 35.4 points per game (32nd) and 408.8 yards per contest (31st). Opposing quarterbacks are completing 69.0% of their passes (24th) against them, and with the way this Stafford-Nacua-Adams duo is playing, they should absolutely feast.
On the flip side, the Rams have not been spotless on the defensive side. Los Angeles has conceded at least 19 points in their last four games, two of which were against low-tier quarterbacks like Mac Jones and Cam Ward. Injuries plague Baltimore, but they still have RB Derrick Henry and a decent receiving group. If they can at least manage 13 points, then I think we’ll be looking good on this over bet. The over is 4-2 in Los Angeles’ last six games, while going 6-0 in Baltimore’s last six.
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