In one of the 16 NFL Matchups, this week for the preseason, the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams are set to do battle on the field Saturday as part of the National Football League Week 1 preseason schedule.
For the Chargers, the hopes are high coming off a 10-7 season of a year ago. In the NFL standings, they finished 2nd in the AFC West. The downfall is the Chargers lost their last two games, one in the regular season and their playoff game to the Jaguars. For the Rams, the 2022 season was one to forget.
After winning the Super Bowl in February, they failed to reach the postseason, and The Los Angeles Rams record was 5-12 on the season.
Let’s take a look at our Chargers vs Rams Betting Picks. Looking at the past NFL team standings, we should be in for one of the better NFL matchups this week.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Odds
Before we give our Chargers vs Rams Betting Picks, take a look at the updated NFL odds, and see if there are any NFL Picks against the Spread we like:
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Rams -148 | Los Angeles Chargers +124
- Spread: Los Angeles Rams -3 | Los Angeles Chargers +3
- Total: 33.5
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Information
Here is some up-to-date information before we give our Chargers vs Rams Betting Picks and discuss some NFL Point Spreads:
Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
Location of the game: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 12. 6:00 pm PT.
How to Watch: NFL Network
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Analysis
Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert is back as Brandon Staley’s quarterback for the 2023 season. Herbert expects to receiver some early season NFL MVP Odds. A season ago, he was one of the leaders at quarterback in the NFL Player Stats.
This is a big season for the Chargers after the frustrating postseason loss. The Chargers drafted two receivers out of TCU in the 2023 draft. First, it was Quentin Johnson and then Derious Davis. They both should get some playing time in this game.
Looking at the NFL team stats, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams lead the charge, but both of those guys will get looks. So will Joshua Palmer, Keelan Doss, John Hightower, and Milton Wright. The running back situation remained the same for the Chargers.
Road Warriors
Austin Ekeler is clearly the top guy, with Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, and Larry Roundtree III all trying to get opportunities. Behind Herbert, you can expect to see Easton Stick and Max Duggan get chances during the preseason.
The Los Angeles Chargers schedule shows they will stay in Los Angeles for preseason Week 2 and take on the New Orleans Saints. Following that, they go to San Francisco to battle the 49ers.
The regular season on September 10th for Los Angeles. In that game, they will host the Miami Dolphins. The next two games for the Chargers are on the road, at the Titans and Vikings.
Los Angeles Rams
There is some swagger inside the Rams locker room with Sean McVay’s squad. Many are expecting the team to be horrible in 2023, but there is a lot to prove.
The Rams did not have a first-round pick, but in the fourth round, they did take national champion Stetson Bennett from Georgia. Bennett gets an opportunity to play in this game, as starter Matthew Stafford will likely sit. Brett Rypien and Dresser Winn are also backups at that spot.
A season ago, Cam Akers shared time with Darrell Henderson Jr at the running back spot. Now, it appears Akers is the main guy. A season ago, he finished with 786 yards on the ground on 188 carries.
Primetime Showcase
Behind Akers, this season looks to be Kyren Williams, Zach Evans, and Royce Freeman. Opponents will not want to forget about Cooper Kupp, as when healthy is probably the most impactful receiver in the game.
The Rams NFL Schedule also shows they will stay at home for their second preseason game. They will take on the Raiders on August 19th. After that, they go to Denver. The Rams will start their regular season on the road at Seattle before hosting the 49ers on September 17th.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Betting Picks
When making betting picks it is hard to imagine this game not being close. Both offenses will probably go pretty vanilla. Look for a low-scoring game as well.
Our two betting picks for this game will be:
- Los Angeles Chargers +3
- Under 33.5
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction
When we say low scoring, we mean low scoring. Neither team will get into the 20s in this game. A lot of running the football. A lot of protecting the football and playing defense to slow the opponent down.
- Preseason Week 1 is like this oftentimes. Barring any late additions to the NFL injury report, our final score prediction for this game is the Los Angeles Chargers 16-14 over the Los Angeles Rams.
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