Rams vs. Chargers Odds
SAN DIEGO, CA (The Spread) – The San Diego Chargers look to avoid a letdown against the upset-minded St. Louis Rams on Sunday when the two meet at 4:05PM ET on FOX.
San Diego is 6-4 on the season, 4-1 at home and 5-5 against the spread. St. Louis is 4-6 overall, 2-3 on the road and 4-6 against the spread. St. Louis has won three of its last four meetings with the Chargers.
Trends show that the Chargers are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games following a win while the Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a win.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, San Diego is favored at home, as the Chargers are getting odds of -5 points against the Rams on Sunday. The over/under total for the game has been set at 43.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had the Chargers favored by 6 points. The spread hit a low of 4.5 before settling in at 5 points. The over/under total opened at 44.5 points and fell to a low of 43 before settling in at 43.5.
San Diego is coming off a 13-6 win over Oakland last week, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Chargers are just one game back for the lead in the AFC West. On the season, San Diego is holding opponents to 321.4 yards per game on defense while amassing 340.4 yards per game on offense. Philip Rivers has thrown for 2,544 yards and 21 touchdowns to lead the offense while Malcom Floyd has 32 receptions for 574 yards and four scores. The defense is being led by Eric Weddle, who has 68 tackles and one interception.
St. Louis is coming off a 22-7 win over the Broncos at home. The Rams’ last three wins have come against Denver, San Francisco and Seattle, all when big underdogs. The Rams are averaging 312.9 yards per game on offense while allowing 362.4 yards per game. Shaun Hill made his first start last week and led the Rams to the win. He has thrown for 301 yards and one touchdown in limited play. Rookie back Tre Mason is now leading the team in rushing with 383 yards and a touchdown. The defense is led by Robert Quinn, who has 29 tackles and six sacks.
In terms of Injuries, San Diego defensive back Jahleel Addae (concussion) and nose tackle Sean Lissemore (quad) are both questionable. St. Louis cornerback Marcus Roberson (ankle) and defensive end Eugene Sims (leg) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Rams, as St. Louis is getting 52% of the wagers with odds of +5 points at San Diego on Sunday.
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