Last Updated on December 13, 2009 3:00 pm by Anthony Rome
Rams vs. Titans Pick
The Tennessee Titans may be without their quarterback when they host the St. Louis Rams at 4:05PM ET on Sunday in Week 14.
The Rams lost to the Bears 17-9 as a 9-point underdog in Week 13, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 41 points. Steven Jackson rushed for 112 yards on 28 carries for St. Louis, while Kyle Boller threw for just 113 yards and an interception.
The Titans lost to the Colts 27-17 as a 6-point underdog in Week 13, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 47 points. Vince Young threw for 241 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Tennessee, while Chris Johnson rushed for 113 yards on 27 carries.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Titans 13.5-point favorites over the Rams in Week 14. The over/under total for this game has been set at 41.5 points.
The Titans are 4-2 against the spread in its last six games, but the Rams have been equally good, covering four of their last five games. St. Louis is also 4-1 ATS in its last five games on the road.
The big news surrounding this game is the health status of Young. He didn’t practice on Friday due to an injury and if he can’t go, Kerry Collins will start under center for Tennessee.
If Collins starts, we favor St. Louis. Boller has been a small disaster in spot duty this year for the Rams, but we actually think St. Louis’ young defense will step up and produce. We like the points in this matchup, as well as the under, which has hit in five of the Rams’ last six games on the road.
Our NFL Week 14 Free Pick for this matchup is: ST. LOUIS RAMS +13.5 and UNDER 41.5.
125 St. Louis Rams +13.5 Over 41.5
126 Tennessee Titans –13 .5 Under 41.5
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 1-21 SU in its last 22 games
Tennessee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Tennessee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
ST LOUIS
[WR] 08/22/2009 – Brooks Foster IR ( Ankle )
[DE] 09/06/2009 – Eric Moore IR ( Hand )
[DL] 09/05/2009 – Adam Carriker IR ( Shoulder )
[WR] 09/28/2009 – Laurent Robinson out for season ( Leg )
[DL] 10/11/2009 – Gary Gibson IR ( Ankle )
[LS] 10/26/2009 – Chris Massey out for season ( Leg )
[DB] 10/26/2009 – Bradley Fletcher out for season ( Knee )
[WR] 11/22/2009 – Keenan Burton IR ( Knee )
[DE] 11/19/2009 – C.J. Ah You IR ( Knee )
[OT] 12/08/2009 – Jason Smith is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Concussion )
[QB] 11/23/2009 – Marc Bulger expected to miss 3-6 weeks ( Tibia )
[FB] 12/06/2009 – Mike Karney "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Neck )
[FS] 12/09/2009 – Oshiomogho Atogwe IR ( Shoulder )
[RB] 12/10/2009 – Kenneth Darby "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Illness )
[RB] 12/11/2009 – Steven Jackson probable Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Back )
TENNESSEE
No significant injuries.
Posted: 12/13/09 3:00PM ET