Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction, 12/17/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 15

Game: Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams

Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (-7)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Washington Commanders (4-9) are en route to SoFi Stadium on Sunday where they will try to beat the Los Angeles Rams (6-7). Los Angeles opens this contest as 7-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 49.

The Washington Commanders step onto the field holding a record of 4-9 this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Commanders stepped onto the field against the Dolphins and ended up losing by a score of 45-15. Brian Robinson Jr. was the leader on the ground for the Commanders with 7 totes for 53 yds (7.6 yds per carry). Curtis Samuel had an average of 16.3 yds per catch by tallying 65 yds on 4 catches. Sam Howell connected on 12/23 with 127 yards passing. He had a QB rating of 50.5 and finished the contest with 1 pick. When it came to stopping the run, the Commanders conceded 123 yds on 34 tries, which is 3.6 yards per run allowed. Washington relinquished 19 completions on 25 tries for a total of 283 yds, and a completion percentage of 76.0%. Overall, they tallied 54 plays which converted into 245 yds. The Washington Commanders ran the ball 28 times and totaled 138 yards, which had them averaging 4.9 yards per carry.

The Commanders have tallied 4,370 total yards for the year. Washington has tallied 159 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 67 penalties for 526 yds. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Washington has amassed 18 touchdowns through the air and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 23 times (14 picks and 9 fumbles lost). As a team they're averaging 99.9 yards rushing ranking them 23rd in the league. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Washington Commanders are averaging 20.1 PPG.

The Commanders are sitting in 32nd in the NFL in relation to their opponents scoring, allowing 30.4 points per contest. They are giving up an average of 4.4 yards per running attempt and 113.8 rushing yards per game for the year. Overall, they have given up 1,480 rushing yards through 13 games. Concerning yards via the pass, the Commanders have surrendered 3,458 yards which puts them in 32nd in the NFL. They have allowed 266.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.3%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 379.8 yards/outing which has them ranked 32nd in the league.

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The Rams come into this matchup with a record of 6-7 for this year. In their last contest, the Rams went home defeated by a final of 37-31 against the Ravens. Matthew Stafford (3 TDs) ended the game with 294 yards on 23/41 through the air while his quarterback rate was 103.1. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.2 yards. Kyren Williams carried the football 25 times for 114 yds, ending the game with 4.6 yds per carry for Los Angeles. Cooper Kupp was the top contributor in the passing game for the Rams, hauling in 8 footballs for 115 yards (14.4 yds per catch). Los Angeles rushed for 4.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 128 yds on 30 attempts. The Rams finished the game with 410 yards while running 73 plays (5.6 yards per play). The Rams pass defense allowed a completion rate of 55.8%, relinquishing 310 yards on 24 for 43 through the air. Los Angeles gave up 26 rush attempts for 139 yds (5.3 yds per carry).

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Rams are ranking 10th in the league with 23.0 points per contest. During this campaign so far, the Rams have thrown for 3,054 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 234.9 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 12th in the NFL. They have an average of 115.5 run yards per game and have run for 1,502 yards in total. The Los Angeles Rams are averaging 350.5 yards per game which has them ranked 10th out of all teams in the NFL. The Los Angeles offense has racked up 623 penalty yds on 76 infractions, which is 20th in the league in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 10 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 153 first downs.

They have given up 16 touchdowns through the air and 226.7 yards/outing, ranking them 20th in the league. Los Angeles has conceded a total of 1,472 yards on the ground (113.2 yards per outing) in addition to 11 touchdowns rushing for the season. This season, they have surrendered 290 points in total. They have 11 turnovers (4 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions) this year. The Rams defense has taken part in 837 plays, which has them ranked 20th in football. The Rams are giving up 22.3 PPG, which has them ranked 21st in football.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Rams -7

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