While the Los Angeles Rams are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, they would love nothing more than to upset their roommates in SoFi stadium, the Chargers. Los Angeles Chargers have already clinched a playoff spot in this year’s playoffs, but they are expected to play all their starters for most of the contest.
Fans should tune into this AFC vs NFC matchup between two teams that are quite familiar with one another. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 pm ET in Los Angeles in what is one of the must-watch NFL matchups this week.
Read on for our Rams vs Chargers betting picks!
Rams vs. Chargers Game Info and Analysis
- Date/Time: Sunday, January 1st, 2023, 4:25 pm ET
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Telecast: CBS
Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds
Rams Performance Recap and Analysis
The defending Super Bowl Champions have found themselves spiraling out of control for the majority of the season. They have been hit with the injury bug throughout the year and currently have a 5-10 record due to their struggles.
Three weeks ago, due to injury problems, the Rams signed Baker Mayfield to be their starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Mayfield has given this team a recent spark. Since his arrival, the Rams are 2-1 and are coming off of a monster offensive output of 51 points against the Broncos.
This offense has been on the rise lately, as they are currently averaging 305 yards per game this season. Everything stems through their passing game, as out of those 305 yards per game, 215 of them are passing. Their passing attack is becoming one of the best to look at in the NFL team stats to finish the season.
The Rams’ defense has been a middle-of-the-pack unit throughout this season. They currently rank 15th in the NFL, as they are allowing 22.3 points per game to opponents. If star defensive tackle Aaron Donald finds himself on the injury report, the Rams’ defense may be in for a long day against the Chargers, which could impact the NFL point spreads for this game.
Key Injuries
Obviously, with the Rams, their biggest injury is to starting quarterback Matthew Stafford who is dealing with a spine injury and is done for the season. This offense is ravaged on the NFL injury report as their two top wide receivers, Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II, are both currently on the injured reserve list.
Betting Trends to Know
Looking at your NFL picks against the spread, know the Rams are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games after a victory. In their last seven games, the under is 6-1 for the Rams.
Chargers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Los Angeles Chargers clinched an AFC playoff spot after their victory last week against the Colts. Currently, the Chargers are on a three-game win streak heading into this battle of Los Angeles.
They are quickly rising to the top of the NFL team standings to end the regular season. Everything for this team, especially on the offensive side of the ball, flows through quarterback Justin Herbert.
The Chargers are third in the NFL in passing yards per game this season. They average 270 passing yards and 22 points per game throughout the year. This offense is dynamic and has the ability to be one of the best in football. If this team stays healthy, they may finish the regular season with more than one player near the top of their respective NFL player stats category.
Los Angeles has a top-15 defense to complement their offense this season. Currently, they are allowing 22 points and 359 yards per game to opponents throughout the year.
What is stopping this team from becoming one of the greats is the defense’s inability to shut down opponents consistently. If this defense can get healthy and back to being a top unit, no one will want to see the Chargers on their NFL schedule.
Key Injuries
The Chargers have found plenty of players on the injury report this season. Star Linebacker Joey Bosa is recovering from a torn groin he had surgery on. He currently has three weeks to be activated to be eligible to play this season.
Starting running back Austin Ekeler is hampered with a knee injury and is questionable for the game on Sunday. Safety Derwin James Jr. is questionable on Sunday with concussion symptoms.
Betting Trends to Know
If you are looking to make some Rams vs Chargers betting picks, you should know that the Chargers are 0-3-1 against the spread in their last four home games. This season, the under is 4-0 in the Chargers’ last four games.
Rams vs Chargers Betting Odds
Currently, the Chargers are a -6.5 point favorite with -110 odds, while the Rams are +6.5 with -110 odds as the underdog in the point spread. The Moneyline has the Chargers favored at -275, while the Rams are a +230 underdog.
The over/under for this game is currently at 42.5 points. Both the over and under odds are currently at -110 for Sunday’s matchup. Be sure to stay tuned to these ever-changing NLF odds when making your Rams vs Chargers betting picks.
Rams vs Chargers Betting Picks
Moneyline
If you are looking at the Moneyline for one of your Rams vs Chargers betting picks, look no further than the Los Angeles Chargers in this contest. While they may be dealing with some injury issues, this team will pull out a win.
Spread
The over/under at 42.5 total points is intriguing for this matchup. These two teams have battled through injuries all season. Expect the injuries to show their impact in this game as these two teams go under the 42.5-point total on Sunday.
Total
The point spread is 6.5 for this matchup. The Rams have been playing very well as of late. This Chargers team may be without their star running back, Austin Ekeler, for the game.
The fact that the Chargers already clinched gives the Rams more reason to cover the spread in this game. Pick the Rams to cover the +6.5-point spread in Week 17 as one of your NFL picks against the spread.
Rams vs Chargers Score Prediction
While this game will be back and forth, ultimately, the Chargers will win as the Rams cover the spread as the game finishes 21-17 Chargers.
NFL Pick: Rams +6.5 (-110)
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