Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
01 January 2023
Week 17 of the NFL season is full of some interesting matchups, and that includes a battle between the two teams from Los Angeles. The Chargers are technically the home team against the Rams, and this is a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Los Angeles Rams are in the middle of the worst season in NFL history for a defending Super Bowl champion. This team has gone just 5-10 through the first 15 games, and they won't be defending their title in the playoffs.
The Los Angeles Chargers come into this game with a record of 9-6, and they have already clinched a playoff berth. Justin Herbert and the Chargers got off to a slow start, but they have turned things around in a big way.
The Los Angeles Chargers are 6.5-point betting favorites over the Los Angeles Rams in this NFL battle in Week 17.
Rams Scuffling on Offense
The Los Angeles Rams come into Week 17 scoring less than 19 points per game, and injuries have derailed this offense. Los Angeles has averaged less than 90 rushing yards per game, and they just haven't been able to move the football.
Baker Mayfield has given the offense some life, but he is still limited in what he can do. You should expect the Rams to move the football at times in this game, but they just won't have enough offense to pick up a win.
The defense for the Rams is holding opponents to just 22.3 points per game, but that unit is also dealing with injuries. It's been a rough season for the Rams on both sides of the ball.
Chargers Continue Searching For Defense
The Los Angeles Chargers have an offense that can score on anyone, but they continue to struggle to get some stops. Los Angeles is allowing 23 points per game this season, and they will have to be better than that on defense if they want to win in the postseason.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense are scoring just 22.1 points per game this season, but they are always capable of a big performance. Herbert has thrown for 4,254 yards this season, and he seems to be getting better as the year has gone on.
Los Angeles is averaging less than 85 rushing yards per game, and that is a major concern against teams with a good defense.
Chargers Cruise to Blowout Win
The NFL fans in Los Angeles are going to be excited for this game, but it's not going to play out in the way that most thought. The Rams have looked like a shell of themselves all season long, and they just won't have enough offense to keep this game close.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense are going to take complete control of this game at some point, and it could happen early in the second half. The Chargers need to continue stacking up the wins, and they won't have much trouble getting the job done in this game.
Bet the Los Angeles Chargers -6.5 over the Los Angeles Rams, as this is a double-digit win for the team from the AFC.
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