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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 7:05 ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Los Angeles +1 | Los Angeles -1
NFL Moneyline Odds: Los Angeles -108 | Los Angeles -114
NFL Betting Total: O/U 33.5
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Last season, the Rams and Chargers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Chargers have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Rams went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-0-1 on an average of 50 points per game.
Los Angeles Rams
Although the Rams were tied 6-6 with the Cowboys heading into the 4th quarter of their week one pre-season matchup, they were able to pull out a 13-12 win, despite trailing 12-6 late in the 4th. This one ended with the Rams coming out on top 13-12.
Heading into the 4th, the Rams were trailing 12-6, but they found the endzone late in the 4th quarter, as Stetson Bennett connected with Sam Wiglusz for a 10-yard touchdown. This was a big win for the Rams, as they were 5.5-point underdogs heading into this one.
Los Angeles Rams Stats
Despite their struggles on third down (28.6% conversion rate), the Rams’ offense managed to finish with 21 first downs in their 13-12 win over the Cowboys. They really struggled in the passing game, finishing with just 215 yards and a 5.7 yards per attempt average. Stetson Bennett threw four interceptions and finished with 224 yards and one touchdown.
For the game, the Rams’ running game finished with just 101 yards on 28 attempts. Boston Scott was their leading rusher, finishing with 68 yards and 15 attempts. In the passing game, Jordan Whittington led the team with 74 yards.
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In their 13-12 win over the Cowboys, the Rams’ defense was really good on third down, holding Dallas to just a 37.5% conversion rate. Despite this, the Rams’ offense turned the ball over four times, and the defense was still able to come out on top.
The Rams’ defense was really good in the passing game, allowing just 216 yards on 44 attempts and not giving up any passing touchdowns. They also had three sacks and held Dallas to a 61.4% completion percentage. For the game, the Rams allowed just 93 rushing yards.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are coming off a 16-3 loss to the Seahawks, and although they didn’t come out on top, they did cover the spread at +3. With the O/U line sitting at 34 points, the Chargers and Seahawks finished with just 19 combined points, making the under a winner for this one.
After being tied 0-0 after the 1st quarter, the Seahawks took control in the 2nd quarter, scoring a touchdown and adding a field goal to give them a 13-3 lead at halftime. The Chargers managed to get on the board with a 58-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker in the 2nd quarter. However, they didn’t score any points in the 3rd or 4th quarters.
Los Angeles Chargers Stats
The Chargers’ offense really struggled in their most recent game, finishing with just 121 yards passing on 32 attempts. They came away with only three first downs and 77 yards on the ground, and their inability to sustain drives was evident, as they finished with just 9 first downs.
Quarterback Luis Perez was their leading passer, going 5/12 for 61 yards and finishing with a passer rating of 57. Perez didn’t have much help, as the Chargers didn’t find the endzone through the air and collectively finished with a 43.8% completion percentage.
In their most recent game against the Seahawks, the Chargers’ defense limited Seattle to just 169 passing yards on 20 completions. Despite this, they lost 16-3, as the Chargers’ run defense allowed 156 yards on 4.0 yards per attempt.
The Chargers’ run defense gave up 20 first downs and 7 rushing first downs, and they finished with 325 yards allowed. Even though they did force three sacks, the Chargers allowed Seattle to convert 55% of their third downs. And to finish, the Chargers allowed one passing touchdown.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Rams are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Chargers are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Rams are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Chargers have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Rams’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Chargers’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Rams vs. Chargers Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | -120 | -107 | -1.5 | +1 |
| Chargers | +100 | -114 | +1.5 | -1 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Los Angeles +1
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Rams to cover as road underdogs in this week two pre-season matchup against the Chargers. The point spread lines have the Chargers at -1, but we have the Rams winning 31-16, making them a great pick to cover.
For the over/under line, we have a pick leaning towards the over with a projected combined score of 47 points, surpassing the O/U line of 33.5.
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