Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction, 1/1/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 17

Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers

Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023

Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Chargers (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Los Angeles Rams (5-10) are on their way to SoFi Stadium on Sunday where they will play the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6). Los Angeles opens this matchup as 6.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 41.

The Los Angeles Rams step onto the field holding a record of 5-10 for this season. In their last game, the Rams stepped onto the field against the Broncos and took home the win by a score of 51-14. Cam Akers was the rushing leader for the Rams with 23 totes for 118 yds (5.1 yards per carry). Tyler Higbee averaged 10.4 yds per catch by accumulating 94 yards on 9 receptions. Baker Mayfield finished 24/28 with 230 yds passing and 2 TDs. He had a QB rating of 124.7 and ended the contest with no interceptions. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Rams gave up 104 yards on 20 attempts, which averages out to 5.2 yards per rush surrendered. Los Angeles allowed 19 completions on 35 attempts for a total of 219 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.3%. In the game, they ran 64 plays which gave them a total of 388 yards. The Los Angeles Rams ran the rock 36 different times and totaled 158 yards, earning them an average of 4.4 yards per carry.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Los Angeles Rams are sitting at 18.7 points per game. As a team they are averaging 89.9 yards rushing which has them sitting 29th in the National Football League. The Rams have racked up 4,223 yards in total this year. Los Angeles has accumulated 168 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 70 penalties for 598 yards. They have turned the ball over 21 times (14 picks and 7 fumbles lost). In terms of getting in the endzone, Los Angeles has earned 16 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns.

Concerning passing yards, the Rams have conceded 3,398 yards which has them sitting in 22nd in football. They are allowing 226.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 67.2%. Overall, they are conceding 331.0 yards/contest putting them 12th in football. They have allowed 20 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 4.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 104.5 yards on the ground per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 1,567 yards via the running game in 15 contests. The Rams sit in 18th in the NFL concerning team defense, allowing 22.3 PPG.

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The Chargers come into this game with a record of 9-6 this season. When they last stepped on the football field, the Chargers took home the win by a final score of 20-3 against the Colts. Justin Herbert walked away from the contest with 235 yds on 24/31 through the air while his QB rate was 84.7. He threw 1 interception and his avg yards per attempt was 7.6 yds. Austin Ekeler carried the football 18 times for 67 yards, finishing the contest with 3.7 yds per attempt for Los Angeles. Keenan Allen was a featured target for the Chargers, snagging 11 balls for 104 yds (9.5 yards per catch). Los Angeles rushed the ball for 3.2 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 101 yds on 32 carries. The Chargers finished the game with a total of 314 yds while running 67 plays (4.7 yds per play). The Chargers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 58.6%, relinquishing 104 yards on 17 out of 29 through the air. Los Angeles gave up 14 running attempts for 69 yds (4.9 yards per carry).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Chargers are sitting 13th out of all teams in football with an average of 22.1 PPG. During the season thus far, the Chargers have a total of 4,052 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 270.1 passing yards per contest, which ranks 3rd in the league. They have an average of 84.9 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,273 yards for the season. The Los Angeles Chargers have an average of 355.0 yards/contest which ranks them 11th out of all teams in the league. The Los Angeles offense has 582 yards of penalties on 74 violations, which ranks 28th in the league in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 10 interceptions while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 203 first downs.

The Chargers are allowing 22.9 points per contest, which puts them in 21st of all teams in the NFL. They have conceded 21 touchdowns via the pass as well as 201.9 yards per game, which has them ranked 9th out of all teams. In total, they have conceded 343 total points. Los Angeles has given up a total of 2,107 yards via the ground game (140.5 yards per game) in addition to 15 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Chargers defense taken the field for 892 plays, which is 3rd in football. They have tallied 21 takeaways (8 fumbles recovered and 13 picks) this season.

Who will win tonight's Rams/Chargers NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Rams +6.5

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