The Rams have moved more than most franchises, from Cleveland to Los Angeles to St. Louis and back to LA. Along the way they've won championships in three different cities. Here's who they are and how to read their odds.
Who the Los Angeles Rams are
City and stadium
The Rams were founded in 1936 in Cleveland and won the 1945 NFL championship there. They moved to Los Angeles in 1946, becoming one of the first major pro sports teams on the West Coast. In 1995 they moved to St. Louis, then returned to Los Angeles in 2016. Since 2020 they've shared SoFi Stadium in Inglewood with the Chargers. It has a translucent canopy roof, so weather isn't a major factor.
Famous eras
- The 1951 title: the Los Angeles Rams won the NFL championship.
- The Fearsome Foursome: a legendary defensive line in the 1960s.
- The Greatest Show on Turf: in St. Louis, a record-setting offense won Super Bowl XXXIV after the 1999 season, beating Tennessee when Kevin Dyson was stopped one yard short.
- Return to LA: the Rams reached Super Bowl LIII (2018 season) and won Super Bowl LVI (2021 season) at their own stadium.
Rivalries
The Rams play the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals twice a year in the NFC West. The 49ers rivalry is long-standing and one of the West Coast's biggest.
How to read odds on Rams games
Favorite or underdog
Rams -4 (-110), moneyline -190: implied 190 ÷ 290 = 65.5%. Rams +3 (-110), moneyline +145: implied 100 ÷ 245 = 40.8%.
Aggressive roster building
The Rams have, in some eras, traded future draft picks for established stars to maximize a championship window. This "all-in" approach can produce strong teams for a few seasons, followed by rebuilding. Markets adjust each season, but early-season lines may lag big roster changes. See power ratings.
Worked example: futures during a title window
Suppose the Rams are +900 to win the Super Bowl in a season after big trades.
- Implied probability: 100 ÷ 1000 = 10%
- A 20 stake would return 200 if they win.
If you estimate their true chance at 8%, the price is too short:
- EV = 0.08 × 180 − 0.92 × 20 = 14.4 − 18.4 = -4
If you estimate 12%:
- EV = 0.12 × 180 − 0.88 × 20 = 21.6 − 17.6 = +4
Futures margins are high, so be strict with your estimates. See championship odds explained.
Home crowd in Los Angeles
As with the Chargers, the Rams play in a huge market with many fans of other teams. Visiting fans sometimes make up a large share of the crowd, which may reduce home advantage. The market considers this. See home-field advantage.
NFC West travel
The Rams travel long distances within the NFC West and beyond. Seattle, Arizona and San Francisco are all a flight away, and East Coast games mean early body-clock kickoffs. These factors are small but add up over a season.
Indoor-style conditions
SoFi Stadium's canopy roof means Rams home games are largely protected from weather. Totals at home reflect offense and defense quality.
What to check before picking Rams games
- Quarterback status.
- Star player availability, especially for teams built around a few stars.
- Roster changes and where the team is in its cycle.
- Crowd composition for home games.
- NFC West travel.
- Your estimate vs the market.
Practice with play money
The Rams are a great case study in title windows and futures pricing. On MockSport you can follow championship odds and make free play-money picks to see how futures prices move through a season. Browse the odds page.
FAQ
Where have the Rams played?
Cleveland (1936-1945), Los Angeles (1946-1994), St. Louis (1995-2015) and Los Angeles again since 2016.
How many Super Bowls have the Rams won?
Two: Super Bowl XXXIV as the St. Louis Rams and Super Bowl LVI as the Los Angeles Rams. They also won NFL championships in 1945 and 1951.
What was the Greatest Show on Turf?
The nickname for the Rams' high-scoring offense in St. Louis around the turn of the century, which won Super Bowl XXXIV.