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Chargers vs Rams Predictions, Odds, Pick & Preview
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Reuters/Imagn. Pictured: Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford.
The Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) and Los Angeles Rams (3-4) meet today in NFL Week 8. Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The game will broadcast live on FOX.
The Rams are 6.5-point favorites on the spread (Rams -6.5; -112), with the over/under set at 45.5 (-114o / -106u). The Rams are 290 favorites on the moneyline and the Chargers are +235 underdogs.
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Let's get into my Chargers vs Rams prediction.
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Chargers vs Rams pick: Chargers Moneyline (+245)
My Chargers vs Rams best bet is Los Angeles moneyline (+245), with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
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Chargers vs Rams Odds, Lines
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Chargers vs Rams Moneyline:Chargers +235, Rams -290
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Chargers vs Rams Spread:Chargers +6.5 (-108), Rams -6.5 (-112)
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Chargers vs Rams Total:45.5 (-114o / -106u)
Chargers vs Rams Preview
Chargers Preview
I say this every week but it remains true: the Chargers offense is broken, and they appear to be making no significant changes with the club publicly backing much-maligned offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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No one wants to back this team … but this is their kitchen sink game.
Coming out of the bye week, the Chargers are getting significantly healthier on both sides of the ball and expecting reinforcements in the secondary and at the skill positions.
Most importantly, the Chargers defense matches up perfectly against what the Rams want to do. Because of the injury of Davante Adams , the Rams are leaning into big, heavy offensive personnel packages — the Chargers have been one of the best defenses in the entire league at shutting down heavy personnel.
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While the Chargers are getting healthy, the Rams are dealing with mounting cluster injuries.
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The Rams have already lost multiple pieces on the offensive and defensive lines, and now they are dealing with the loss of Davante Adams . He joins the likes of Poona Ford, Myles Garrett , Terrance Ferguson, and Kobie Turner on injured reserve.
Chargers vs Rams Moneyline Underdog Pick
When you factor in the injury variance trending in the Chargers' favor, the schematic defensive advantages for Los Angeles against heavy sets, and a glaring special teams edge, I think the Chargers are live underdogs to win their first game of the season.
With two weeks to prepare, expect the Chargers to figure out a way to move the ball just enough against a depleted Rams roster.
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This is essentially neutral-site game at SoFi Stadium — there will undoubtedly be more Rams fans, but that should be something Chargers players should be accustomed to by now.
Pick: Chargers Moneyline (+245)
Chargers vs Rams Betting Trends
Chargers vs Rams Viewing Info: Channel, Start Time, Streaming
| Location: |
SoFi Stadium |
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| Date: |
Sunday, Nov. 1 |
| Time: |
4:05 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming Options: |
FOX |
Chargers vs Rams Inactives
Chargers
CB Rodney Shelley
CB Donte Jackson
CB Deane Leonard
LG Kayode Awosika
WR Theo Wease
WR Brenen Thompson
via Chargers on X
Rams
QB Ty Simpson (3rd QB)
LS Joe Cardona
OL Bill Murray
OL Keagen Trost
TE Colby Parkinson
OLB Desjuan Johnson
via Rams on X
