NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers - Week 8

The Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) face the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) at SoFi Stadium for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Rams started the week as 7.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 6.5, leaving the Rams at -285 and Chargers at +230.

The total points line is set at 44.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 26-19 LA Rams.

The Chargers (-108) have a 0-5-1 ATS record this season, while the Rams (-112) hold a record of 3-4-0.
The Chargers have a 1-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning one game has gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Rams have a 4-3-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Chargers are averaging 15.0 points per game this season (32nd in the league). Comparatively, the Rams are performing better, averaging 24.3 (11th).
Defensively, the Chargers are giving up 25.2 points per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Rams are giving up an average of 22.7 points (16th).

Moving the chains

With an average of just 287.2, the Chargers rank 28th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Rams rank 1st with 399.1 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Chargers are giving up 330.0 per game this season (15th in the league), an inferior number to the Rams, who are giving up an average of 302.0 (5th).

Ascendency in the air

The Chargers have recorded an underwhelming 168.2 passing yards per game this season (28th in the league). As a result, they'll be looking at this matchup with trepidation given the Rams are allowing just 186.3 passing yards per game (4th).
Meanwhile, the Rams have recorded 274.1 passing yards per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Chargers' defense has given up 206.2 passing yards per game (8th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Chargers have recorded 119.0 rushing yards per game this season (13th in the league). The Rams rank slightly worse when defending the run, sitting 18th while allowing 115.7 per game.
On the other hand, the Rams have recorded 125.0 rushing yards per game this season (10th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up 123.8 rushing yards per game (21st).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Chargers have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T7th in the league), while the Rams have failed to perform at the same level, recording 6 (T24th).
On offense, the Chargers have recorded 15 total giveaways this season (32nd in the league), while the Rams have recorded 11 (T23rd).

First to Score

The Chargers are +130 to score first, while the Rams are -166.

The Chargers have scored first in two of their six games this season.
The Rams have scored first in four of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Chargers are +155 to record the first touchdown, while the Rams are -190.

The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in one of their six games this season.
The Rams have recorded the first touchdown in six of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
LA Chargers Touchdown	1 / 6	+348
LA Chargers Field Goal	1 / 6	+366
LA Chargers Safety	0 / 6	+5700
LA Rams Touchdown	3 / 7	+159
LA Rams Field Goal	1 / 7	+297
LA Rams Safety	0 / 7	+6600

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chargers are +175 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Rams are -220.

The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in one of their six games this season.
The Rams have been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games this season.