The Rams pieced together a surprising 7-9 record in 2010, but they were unable to build on that campaign, falling back to 2-14 last year. The reversion led to a change at head coach and the departure of 27 players. The overhaul is being viewed with optimism by at least one odds maker as Sportsbook.ag has the Rams favored to register Over 6 wins at -125 odds ($125 to win $100) in their latest St. Louis Rams 2012 NFL Predictions. St. Louis is not considered anything close to a playoff contender by the offshore book, though, drawing +1200 odds to win the NFC West and +5000 odds to win the NFC Championship. Super Bowl Odds have the Rams listed as a 10-1 play to take home the Lombardi Trophy.
St. Louis has endured the worst five year stretch in NFL history, but, if Jeff Fisher’s track record is any indication, the team can expect a turn around sooner rather than later. The development of quarterback Sam Bradford may be equal to the addition of Fisher in how quickly the Rams are able to return to relevance, though.
Bradford had an outstanding rookie season, but he regressed last year as injuries and poor offensive line play led to a 53.5 completion percentage and a 1:1 touchdown to interception ratio.
Perhaps Cantor Gaming doubts Bradford’s ability to rebound or maybe the Vegas based book maker feels there are not enough pieces around the former Heisman winner, but, whatever the reason, it is not expecting much from St. Louis this season. 2012 NFL regular season points spreads (weeks one through 16) issued by Cantor earlier this year have the Rams listed as an underdog in 12 of 15 games.
St. Louis Rams 2012 NFL Regular Season Schedule and Point Spreads: Provided by Cantor Gaming
Week #1 St. Louis Rams (+9.5) at Detroit Lions
Week #2 Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams (Pick’em)
Week #3 St. Louis Rams (+7.5) at Chicago Bears
Week #4 Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams (+1)
Week #5 Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams (-1)
Week #6 St. Louis Rams (+4.5) at Miami Dolphins
Week #7 Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams (+9.5)
Week #8 New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams (+11) (London)
Week #9 BYE
Week #10 St. Louis Rams (+9) at San Francisco 49ers
Week #11 New York Jets at St. Louis Rams (+3)
Week #12 St. Louis Rams (+3.5) at Arizona Cardinals
Week #13 San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams (+5.5)
Week #14 St. Louis Rams (+6) at Buffalo Bills
Week #15 Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams (-3)
Week #16 St. Louis Rams (+2.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week #17 St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks (No Line Posted)
St. Louis Rams 2012 NFL Predictions and Super Bowl Odds:
Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl XLVII +10000 ($100 to win $10000)
Odds to Win 2013 NFC Championship +5000 ($100 to win $5000)
Odds to Win NFC West +1200 ($100 to win $1200)
Regular Season Win Total: Over 6 wins (-125), Under 6 wins (-105)
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