NFL preseason picks: Rams over 16.5 points and Panthers with the points against Bills
The article offers betting selections for two NFL pre-season fixtures: backing the Los Angeles Rams to score more than 16.5 points against the Kansas City Chiefs, and taking the Carolina Panthers with the points against the Buffalo Bills. It matters mainly to bettors because pre-season results can be unpredictable, with team selections and playing time often differing from regular-season expectations.
The writer says their previous pre-season bets produced one win and two losses, including an unexpectedly low-scoring Green Bay Packers–Pittsburgh Steelers game in which the Packers scored nine points. They also note that the Arizona Cardinals–Las Vegas Raiders match was high-scoring as expected, illustrating the uncertainty involved in using pre-season form to make wagering decisions.
- Rams are backed to score over 16.5 points.
- Panthers are backed with the points against Buffalo.
- Previous pre-season picks produced one win and two losses.
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The NFL is the United States’ leading professional American football league. Its pre-season takes place before the regular season and gives teams a chance to assess players and prepare for competition.
The Rams, Chiefs, Panthers and Bills are four NFL teams. Pre-season matches can differ from regular-season games because teams may use different players and limit how long some take part.
That can make scores hard to predict, so pre-season betting carries uncertainty. The selections described here concern how many points the Rams might score and the margin between the Panthers and Bills.