Chargers Vs Rams: NFL Betting Trends, Stats And Computer Predictions – Week 17

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 27, 2022

The Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) will try to extend their three-game winning run in a Week 17 clash with the Los Angeles Rams (5-10). The Rams (+240 on the moneyline to win) hit the road on January 1, 2023 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS against the Chargers (-7). The total for the contest is set at 41.5 points.

This article refers to odds valid as of January 1, 2023 at 4:49 PM ET. Browse all the latest odds for this matchup in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Chargers Vs Rams Odds

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Chargers vs Rams
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Rams (+7) Over (41.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Rankings

Chargers Rams
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 22.1 (13) 18.7 (27)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.9 (21) 22.3 (16)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.2 (21) 4.7 (31)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.8 (26) 5.4 (14)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 17 (6) 21 (22)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 21 (10) 20 (13)

Chargers Betting Insights

  • Against the spread, the Chargers are 9-6-0 this season.
  • The Chargers have seen five of their 15 games hit the over.
  • Chargers games have finished with more than 41.5 points nine times so far this season.
  • The average total for Los Angeles games this season (playoffs included) has been 48.7, 7.2 points higher than the total for this game.

Rams Betting Insights

  • The Rams are 5-8-2 against the spread this season.
  • The Rams have no wins ATS (0-1-1) as a 7-point underdog or greater this year.
  • Out of 15 Rams games so far this year, six have hit the over.
  • Rams games have finished with over 41.5 points scored six times this year.
  • This season, Rams games have resulted in an average scoring total of 42.2, which is 0.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

Chargers Players to Watch

  • Justin Herbert has 4,254 yards passing for Los Angeles, completing 68% of his passes and throwing 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season.
  • Austin Ekeler has carried the ball 183 times for a team-high 759 yards (50.6 per game) with 11 scores. He has also caught 99 passes for 647 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
  • Joshua Kelley has collected 224 yards on 55 carries, scoring two times.
  • Mike Williams has hauled in 52 receptions for 769 yards (69.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
  • Josh Palmer has hauled in 68 passes while averaging 52.1 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
  • Khalil Mack has collected 7.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 7.0 TFL and 47 tackles.
  • Los Angeles’ top-tackler, Drue Tranquill, has 127 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
  • Bryce Callahan has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 46 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and six passes defended to his name.

Rams Players to Watch

  • Baker Mayfield leads Los Angeles with 1,884 yards on 177-of-290 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
  • Cam Akers is his team’s leading rusher with 148 carries for 559 yards, or 43.0 per game. He’s found paydirt seven times on the ground, as well.
  • Kyren Williams has piled up 33 carries and totaled 133 yards.
  • Tyler Higbee has hauled in 576 receiving yards on 65 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
  • Tutu Atwell has 14 receptions (on 27 targets) for a total of 261 yards (23.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
  • Van Jefferson’s 35 targets have resulted in 18 receptions for 231 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Leonard Floyd has racked up 8.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 9.0 TFL and 53 tackles.
  • Los Angeles’ top-tackler, Bobby Wagner, has 126 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 6.0 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
  • Decobie Durant leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting nine tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and five passes defended.

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