1/28/22 Best Bet: San Francisco 49ers +3.5 (-110)

This is a wild spread that I think has a lot to do with the big names of the LA Rams. I have the Niners power ranked higher than the Rams. The public loves cheering for big names and offense. The Rams give you both. The thing the public doesn’t realize is that defense and running wins championships. The mediocre play of Jimmy Garappolo does not make the Niners a less dangerous team. They can beat their opponents in inventive ways – like by dominating the Special Teams game (ask the Packers). Their front four are playing better than any unit coming into Championship Weekend. Kyle Shanahan has also owned Sean McVay. The Niners have already beaten the Rams twice this year and the third time will be for the NFC championship and a ticket to the Super Bowl. You should definitely play this money line too. Even if the Rams find a way to win, this will be close and the Niners should still be able to cover.