Week 2 of the NFL preseason is here with the battle of Los Angeles on Saturday night and my Rams vs. Chargers predictions expect it to be a low-scoring game with both teams sitting their starters in this one.
Find out more in my NFL picks for Saturday, August 17.
Rams vs Chargers prediction
My best bet
Under 33.5 (-110 at BetMGM)
My analysis
NFL preseason games are typically lower-scoring and this one should be no different. The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers combined for just 16 points in their preseason openers and neither will have too many offensive weapons playing in this one.
Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett is getting his second straight preseason start after throwing for 224 yards with one touchdown and four glaring interceptions last week. They’re expecting better out of him this week.
“I think what you want to see is consistency. This is an imperfect game. The last thing you want is guys to go out there and be afraid to make a mistake because you had a situation like that,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said. “Consistency in the decision-making is what we’re looking to see.”
It’ll be backup Easton Stick for the Chargers with Justin Herbert still nursing an injury. Stick went 5 of 13 through the air for 31 yards and an interception against the Seahawks last week.
It’s unlikely that either quarterback will lead their team to many points on Saturday night with both defenses playing well last week.
Rams vs Chargers odds
Rams vs Chargers live odds
Rams vs Chargers opening odds
- Spread: Rams -1 (+110) | Chargers +1 (-110)
- Moneyline: Rams -125 | Chargers +105
- Over/Under: Over 32.5 (-110) | Under 32.5 (-110)
Rams vs Chargers betting trend to know
The Los Angeles Rams are 8-14 in the preseason under head coach Sean McVay. Find more NFL betting trends for Rams vs. Chargers.
Rams vs Chargers game info
| Location: | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Date: | Saturday, 8-17, 2024 |
| Kickoff: | 7:05 p.m. ET |
| TV: | ABC |
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