- The Rams are -3 point favorites vs the Chargers
- Total (Over/Under): 33.5 points
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The Los Angeles Chargers visit SoFi Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Inglewood.
The Rams are betting favorites in this preseason matchup, with the spread sitting at -3 (-110).
The Chargers vs. Rams Over/Under is 33.5 total points for the game.
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Chargers vs. Rams Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Chargers | +3 -110 | 33.5 -110 | +125 |
| Rams | -3 -110 | 33.5 -110 | -150 |
Chargers vs. Rams Prediction
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Rams will win this preseason game with 53.9% confidence.
Chargers vs Rams Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rams will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Chargers and Rams, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Chargers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Chargers players this preseason game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Gerald Everett has hit the Receptions Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.35 Units / 77% ROI)
- Justin Herbert has hit the TD Passes Under in 9 of his last 13 games (+6.50 Units / 48% ROI)
- Josh Palmer has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 79% ROI)
- Justin Herbert has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.55 Units / 35% ROI)
- Justin Herbert has hit the Passing Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 away games (+4.70 Units / 51% ROI)
Best Rams Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Rams players for this preseason matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Matthew Stafford has hit the Passing Yards Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.50 Units / 45% ROI)
- Ben Skowronek has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 4 games at home (+4.05 Units / 89% ROI)
- Matthew Stafford has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Tyler Higbee has hit the Receptions Over in his last 3 games (+3.35 Units / 100% ROI)
- Cam Akers has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.30 Units / 30% ROI)
Chargers Best Bets:
- The Los Angeles Chargers have covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.45 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.60 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+8.85 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+8.55 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have scored last in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.15 Units / 39% ROI)
Rams Best Bets:
- The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.45 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Rams have covered the 2H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.90 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.85 Units / 43% ROI)
Chargers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread last NFL season, the Chargers went 11-6 (+4.4 Units / 22.39% ROI).
- Chargers are 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -2.78% ROI
- Chargers are 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -14.65% ROI
- Chargers are 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / ROI
Rams Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread last NFL season, the Rams went 6-10 (-5.05 Units / -27.08% ROI).
- Rams are 6-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -16.73% ROI
- Rams are 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -26.74% ROI
- Rams are 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI
Los Angeles Chargers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Rams
The Chargers were 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 3 explosive runs in the 2022 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .567.
The Chargers are undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 30% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2021 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .705.
The Chargers were 5-2 (.714) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2022 season — 9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .579.
The Chargers were 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes in the 2022 season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .544.
Los Angeles Rams: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers
The Rams were winless (0-8) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .436.
The Rams were 1-7 (.125) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .496.
The Rams were winless (0-8) vs top 10 offenses in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .312.
The Rams are 2-12 (.143) when making less than 5 explosive passes in a game since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .437.
Additional Matchup Notes for Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams averaged 5.5 yards per carry in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — third-best in NFL. The Chargers allowed 5.6 yards per carry in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fifth-worst in NFL.
Rams RBs averaged 11.4 yards after the catch in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — second-best in NFL. The Chargers allowed 12.2 yards after catch per reception to RBs in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL.
The Rams threw for 620 passing yards in 4 games (just 155.0 YPG) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — second-worst in NFL. The Chargers allowed just 159.5 passing yards per game in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fifth-best in NFL.
The Chargers were successful on 47.7% of plays they have run in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fifth-best in NFL. Rams allowed their opponents to be successful on 48.8% of plays in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — third-worst in NFL.
The Chargers ran successful plays on 52.5% of pass attempts on their opponent’s side of the field in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fourth-best in NFL. Rams allowed successful plays on 54.8% of pass attempts on their own side of the field in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fourth-worst in NFL.
Chargers WRs had 260 receptions in 17 games (15.3 per game) last season — fourth-best in NFL. The Rams allowed 13.6 receptions per game to WRs last season — fourth-worst in NFL.
Los Angeles Chargers Offense: Important Stats
The Chargers ran the ball on 34% of plays (386 carries/1,152 plays) in the 2022 season — 2nd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Chargers are averaging 10.2 drives per TD in the 3rd quarter since the 2021 season — 2nd-worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 5.3.
The Chargers have thrown the ball 61% of the time (1,385 Pass Attempts/2,281 plays) since the 2021 season — 2nd-highest in NFL; League Avg: 54%.
The Chargers threw the ball 59% of the time (508 Pass Attempts/866 plays) on Early Downs in the 2022 season — 2nd-highest in NFL; League Avg: 49%.
Los Angeles Rams Offense: Important Stats
The Rams ran successful plays on 7% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%.
The Rams ran successful plays on 0% of rush attempts in close and late situations in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%.
The Rams ran successful plays on 12% of plays in the 4th quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.
The Rams ran successful plays on 6% of plays in close and late situations in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 40%.
Los Angeles Chargers Defense: Important Stats
The Chargers defense allowed an average of 2.3 yards after contact per carry (447 carries) in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 1.7.
The Chargers defense allowed first downs on 12% of pass attempts on 3rd down in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL; League Avg: 37%.
The Chargers defense has allowed an average of 2.4 yards after contact per carry (823 carries) to RBs since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 1.9.
The Chargers defense has allowed an average of 2.2 yards after contact per carry (946 carries) since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 1.8.
Los Angeles Rams Defense: Important Stats
24% of the plays ran against the Rams were in the red zone in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 15%.
The Rams defense allowed successful plays on 62% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Rams defense allowed successful plays on 55% of pass attempts in the 2nd half in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 45%.
The Rams defense allowed 9 rushing TDs on 80 carries (8.9 Carries Per TD) in the red zone in the 2022 season — 2nd-best Carries Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 5.4.
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