Los Angeles Chargers (10-7 Last season) vs Los Angeles Rams (5-12 Last year)
Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams 8/12/2023 – The Chargers gained 6,108 yards last season. Los Angeles totaled 232 first downs and 81 penalties for 635 yards. They scored 15 rushing and 26 passing touchdowns. They turned the ball over 19 times (10 interceptions and 9 fumbles). They ranked 30th in the NFL with an average of 89.6 yards per carry. The Los Angeles Chargers averaged 23.5 points per game. Check out daily free NFL picks for insights.
The Los Angeles Rams sustained a game average of 280.5 yards, which placed them 32nd in the league. They rushed for 1,661 yards while maintaining an average of 97.7 run yards per game. Los Angeles’ offense committed 76 violations for 655 yards in penalties, ranking 31st in the league. They made 181 first downs despite throwing 15 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 8 fumbles. The Rams finished the 2017 NFL season with 3,108 passing yards overall and an average of 182.8 passing yards per game, enough for 27th place in the league.
Chargers vs. Rams Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 12, 2023 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | SoFi Stadium, CA |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Rams QB Baker Mayfield
The Chargers lost to the Jaguars 31-30 in their most recent game, their last time out. Justin Herbert completed 25 of his 43 passes for 273 yards and one touchdown. He finished the game without throwing an interception and had a quarterback rating of 84.7. Gerald Everett collected 109 yards on 6 receptions for an average of 18.2 yards per catch. The Chargers’ top rusher, Austin Ekeler, averaged 2.7 yards per attempt on 13 tries for 35 yards. They played 69 times for a total of 320 yards on the day. The Los Angeles Chargers ran the ball 23 times for 67 yards, which works out to an average of 2.9 yards per attempt.
The Rams lost to the Seahawks 19-16 in their most recent game, sending them home in the loss. Baker Mayfield’s quarterback rating was 51.3 as he concluded the game with 147 yards on 13 of 26 passing attempts. His average yards per attempt was 5.7 yards, and he threw 1 interception. Van Jefferson, who caught 3 passes for 61 yards (20.3 yards per reception), was a key target for the Rams. For Los Angeles, Cam Akers ran the ball 21 times for 104 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The Rams ran 59 plays for an average of 4.6 yards during the course of the game.
Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Chargers +3, Total Odds: 33.5
The LA Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 matches when playing on the road against te LA Rams. the LA Chargers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 matches against an opponent in the National Football Conference West division. The LA Chargers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 matches played in August. The total went UNDER in 7 of the LA Rams’ last 10 matches against an American Football Conference West division opponent. The LA Rams are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches played in August. The LA Rams are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches played on a Saturday.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
The LA Chargers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 matches. The LA Chargers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches. The LA Chargers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 matches against the LA Rams. the LA Chargers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches against the LA Rams. the LA Chargers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 matches on the road.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Trends
The LA Rams are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches. The LA Rams are 2-9 SU in their last 11 matches. The total went OVER in 4 of the LA Rams’ last 5 matches at home. The LA Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 matches when playing at home against the LA Chargers. The LA Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 matches against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams 8/12/2023 Betting Picks
Only the attendance of important players will determine the outcome of this game. If the Los Angeles Chargers play their stars, they will have the offensive advantage; otherwise, the Los Angeles Rams will secure the victory on defense. Since it’s just the first week of the preseason, it’s doubtful that the Chargers would wear down their star players. Therefore, expect a low-scoring game. For insights, consider daily premium sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Rams will win.