Arizona Cardinals defeat Los Angeles Rams 18-16: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · NFL · Arizona Cardinals 18, Los Angeles Rams 16
Arizona Cardinals 18, Los Angeles Rams 16 – the Cardinals covered the +12.5 spread and the game went under the 51.5 total.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams final score and game recap
The Cardinals pulled off a two-point upset at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, October 18, in a low-scoring defensive battle. Brissett completed 24 of 35 passes for 218 yards with one interception. Bam Knight rushed for 80 yards on 15 carries. Matthew Stafford was efficient for the Rams, going 25 of 33 for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Puka Nacua caught six passes for 80 yards.
Who covered the spread in Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams?
Arizona covered as a +12.5 underdog, winning outright by two points. The spread never moved from open to close, holding at Los Angeles Rams -12.5. The Cardinals' victory meant the Rams failed to cover despite being favored by 12.5 points.
Did Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams go over or under the total?
The game finished at 34 combined points, well under the 51.5 total. Scoring was sparse each quarter: Arizona put up 3–6–3–6, while Los Angeles managed 3–6–0–7. The under won by 17.5 points.
How did AiQ's Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams predictions do?
AiQ finished 27–39 across all graded picks. The model picked Los Angeles Rams at -767 on the moneyline and lost. Player props went 27–38.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams player prop results
AiQ's player-prop slate ended 27–38. Key results:
- Kyren Williams over 98.5 rushing-receiving yards at -111 – LOSS (67)
- Jacoby Brissett over 9.5 rushing yards at -107 – LOSS (2)
- Blake Corum under 44.5 rushing yards at -111 – WIN (42)
- Matthew Stafford over 34.5 pass attempts at -113 – LOSS (33)
- Kyren Williams over 20.5 receiving yards at -108 – LOSS (17)
- Davante Adams over 58.5 receiving yards at -114 – LOSS (39)
- Blake Corum under 10.5 rushing attempts at -128 – WIN (9)
- Kyren Williams over 2.5 receptions at -152 – WIN (3)
- Matthew Stafford over 277.5 passing yards at -111 – LOSS (222)
- Matthew Stafford under 2.5 passing touchdowns at -144 – WIN (2)
- Matthew Stafford over 23.5 pass completions at -105 – WIN (25)
- Matthew Stafford over 0.5 rushing yards at -101 – LOSS (0)
The majority of picks missed.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
- First-quarter moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- Arizona Cardinals team total 19.5: Under (paid -113); the Cardinals finished with 18
- First-quarter total 9.5: Under (paid +124); only 6 points were scored
- Los Angeles Rams team total 31.5: Under (paid -113); the Rams posted 16
- First-half moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- First-half spread: Arizona Cardinals +7.5 covered (paid -122)
- First-half total 26.5: Under (paid -110); 18 points were recorded
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Arizona Cardinals +553 and Los Angeles Rams -767. A $100 bet on the Cardinals would have profited $553. AiQ's pre-game moneyline expected value was +0.6% at -700, a modest positive edge. The model's calibrated estimate aligned with the market's 88% implied probability for the Rams, yet the underdog's victory validated the +553 payout.
Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams betting trends: 2026 season
The Arizona Cardinals sit at 2–4 overall, 0–2 at home and 2–2 on the road. They are 3–3 against the spread and split their over-under results evenly at 3–3. Their last five games read W, L, L, L, L.
The Los Angeles Rams also sit at 2–4, with a 1–3 home record and 1–1 away. They are 2–4 against the spread and 3–3 on the over-under. Their recent five results are L, L, W, L, W, and they are on a two-game losing streak.
What's next for Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams?
The Cardinals will host the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 25. The Rams travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders on the same day.