Rams vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds
In-stadium rivals will meet at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon when the Chargers host the Rams at 4:25 p.m. ET. Is 6.5 too much to lay with the Bolts?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
129 Los Angeles Rams (+6.5) at 130 Los Angeles Chargers (-6.5); o/u 41.5
4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 1, 2023
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Rams vs. Chargers Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Rams when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Rams DFS Spin
Baker Mayfield completed 24-of-28 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns in Los Angeles’ 51-14, Week 16 win over the Broncos. Boosted by Sean McVay’s knowledge of Broncos DC Ejiro Evero’s scheme, Mayfield was surgical in ideal conditions. His best throw was a red-zone strike to Tyler Higbee for Higbee’s second touchdown of the game. This is not the kind of output we’d expect against the Chargers next week, but McVay has at least put Mayfield on the possible QB2 line against another of his former disciples in Brandon Staley.
Los Angeles Chargers DFS Spin
Austin Ekeler (knee) is not on the final Chargers Week 17 injury report against the Rams. It appears he was just having his reps managed ahead of the fantasy championships, very nice of the Chargers to be aware of that. The Rams will be light Aaron Donald but have been fairly frisky on defense without him. Still, the way the Chargers play offensive football should continue to make a fantasy bellcow out of Ekeler in Week 17. An easy RB1, as usual.
Rams vs. Chargers Betting Trends
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
Under is 6-1 in Rams last 7 road games
Under is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 games overall
Over is 5-1 in Chargers last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points
Rams vs. Chargers Prediction:
The Rams are just 1-3-1 against the spread in their last five road games, are 1-5 against the number in their last six games following a win and are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. On the other side, the Chargers are 5-2-1 against the spread in their last eight games overall, are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games in January.
NFL WEEK 17 PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS -6.5
