Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos Prediction, 8/26/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Preseason

Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos

Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023

Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO

TV: NFL NET

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-4)

Total/Over-Under: 36

The Los Angeles Rams (5-12 last season) are traveling to Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday where they will meet the Denver Broncos (5-12 last year). Los Angeles is 4-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 36.

The Los Angeles Rams finished the season having a 5-12 record. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Rams faced the Seahawks and took a loss by a score of 19-16. Cam Akers was the leader on the ground for the Rams with 21 attempts for 104 yds (5.0 yds per attempt). Van Jefferson held an average of 20.3 yds per reception by recording 61 yards on 3 receptions. Baker Mayfield went 13/26 with 147 yds passing. He had a QB rate of 51.3 and finished the game with 1 pick. Against the rush, the Rams gave up 197 yds on 36 tries, which averages out to 5.5 yds per run allowed. Los Angeles gave up 19 completions on 31 attempts for 205 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.3%. When all was said and done, they ran 59 plays for 269 yds. The Los Angeles Rams rushed the ball a total of 28 different times and totaled 146 yards, earning them an average of 5.2 yards per tote.

The Rams had 4,769 total yards for the prior year. Los Angeles tallied 181 1st downs as an offense, and they were flagged for 76 penalties for 655 yds. Los Angeles totaled 16 touchdowns via the pass and 15 rushing touchdowns. They surrendered the football 23 different times (15 interceptions and 8 fumbles lost). As a team they averaged 97.7 yards rushing, which was 28th in the league. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Los Angeles Rams had an average of 18.1 PPG.

The Rams were sitting in 22nd in the NFL in terms of team defense, conceding 22.6 PPG. They allowed 4.3 yards per run and 115.1 rushing yards per game for the prior year. Over the course of last year, they conceded 1,956 rushing yards through 17 outings. In terms of passing yardage, the Rams gave up 3,842 yards which ranked them 22nd in the NFL. During their 17 games played last season, they conceded 226.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to surrendering a completion percentage of 67.4%. They gave up 341.1 yards/game which put them 19th in football. They conceded 23 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Broncos ended the year with a 5-12 mark. In their last contest, the Broncos walked away with a victory by a final of 31-28 against the Chargers. Latavius Murray carried the rock 15 times for 103 yds, ending the game with 6.9 yds per attempt for Denver. Jerry Jeudy was a featured target for the Broncos, catching 5 passes for 154 yds (30.8 yds per reception). Russell Wilson (3 touchdowns) finished the game with 283 yards on 13/24 through the air while his QB rate was 118.6. He threw 1 interception and his Y/A was 11.8 yds. Denver gave up 22 attempts on the ground for 59 yds (2.7 yards per rush). The Broncos secondary allowed a completion percentage of 68.2%, surrendering 293 yds on 30 for 44 passing. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 471 yards while running 62 plays (7.6 yds per play). Denver rushed the ball for 5.7 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 205 yards on 36 carries.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Broncos had a ranking of 32nd in the NFL maintaining an average of 16.9 points per game. Over the course of last season, the Broncos had a total of 3,592 passing yards as well as an average of 211.3 throwing yards per outing, which had them sitting 19th out of all NFL teams. They maintained an average of 113.8 rushing yards per game and rushed for 1,935 yards for last year. The Denver Broncos averaged 325.1 yards per contest ranking them 21st out of all teams in the NFL. The Denver offense had 970 penalty yds on 113 violations, ranking them 3rd in the league in terms of making mistakes. They threw 15 picks while letting opponents recover 9 fumbles and they tallied 166 1st downs.

They conceded 20 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 210.2 yards per outing, ranking them 12th out of all teams. Denver surrendered a total of 1,866 yards rushing (109.8 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground last season. They compiled 23 turnovers (8 fumbles and 15 interceptions) over the course of the prior season. The Broncos defense participated in 1,079 plays, which ranked them 19th in football. Overall, they allowed 359 total points. The Broncos allowed 21.1 points per game, ranking them 14th of all teams in the NFL.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Rams +4

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