Myles Garrett's Trade Transforms Rams into Super Bowl Favorites with New Odds

Myles Garrett's Trade Transforms Rams into Super Bowl Favorites with New Odds

The Los Angeles Rams have made headlines with their blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, the two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, significantly altering their Super Bowl odds. Prior to the trade, the Rams were already favored to win the Super Bowl at +800 according to DraftKings, ahead of the reigning champion Seahawks (+1000), Bills (+1000), and Ravens (+1000). Following the acquisition, which involved sending Jared Verse and three draft picks to the Browns, the Rams' odds have improved to +600. The shift in betting lines reflects Garrett's exceptional talent. The 30-year-old defensive powerhouse stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 272 pounds, having set the league's single-season sacks record last year with 23. His accolades include: Most sacks per game in NFL history (0.94, minimum 50 games) Five-time first team All-Pro selections Career highs last season in sacks (23), tackles (60), solo tackles (43), and QB hits (39) With Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, leading the charge, the Rams are coming off a strong season, finishing with a 12-5 record before falling to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. Despite the improved odds, the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each NFL game 10,000 times, still sees value in the Rams at +600, estimating their chances of winning the Super Bowl at 16.5%, the highest in the league. However, Stephen Oh, SportsLine's principal data engineer, cautions that the Seahawks could potentially surpass the Rams in simulations, largely due to their strong running game.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-06-01