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Chargers vs. Rams Picks, Predictions, Odds

Kevin Rogers
Kevin Rogers Sports Betting Expert
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Week 1 of the NFL Preseason continues on Saturday August 12, 2023 as the Los Angeles Chargers meet the Los Angeles Rams from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Chargers vs. Rams Predictions

Rams head coach Sean McVay set the precedent for sitting nearly everyone in the preseason a few years ago. He decided to sit his starters and many of his key reserves for the entire exhibition schedule.

That will change this year. McVay, offensive coordinator LaFleur, and GM Snead have all stated their approach to this year's preseason slate will be different.

Last year they were coming off a Super Bowl win and had the luxury of sitting guys. This year, the Rams are coming off a 5-win season and many of the starting spots are up for grabs which should lead to a competitive situation for LA in the preseason with key players fighting for spots.

QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp, and DT Aaron Donald are a few that won't play but many others will.

QB Brett Rypien will get the start and he has some decent experience with 130 career NFL pass attempts. He will be followed by rookie Stetson Bennett who won back-to-back National Championships with Georgia.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has been adamant about resting his starters during the preseason and that will most likely continue this year as much of their lineup is already set.

LAC is also learning a new offensive system under coordinator Kellen Moore who came over in the off-season from Dallas. They will be doing so with Easton Stick (1 career pass attempt) and Max Duggan (rookie) handling the QB position.

The Bolts are also dealing with a rash of injuries, especially on the defensive line, and an illness spread through some of the team this week.

This is a bigger game for the Rams coming off a 5-win season while the Chargers are eyeing another run to the playoffs. We'll lay the FG and take the Rams here.

Best Bet: Rams -3 (-108)

Chargers vs. Rams Odds

Chargers vs. Rams Betting Resources

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
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Sean McVay's (L) Rams battle Brandon Staley's Chargers on Saturday. (Getty)

Chargers vs. Rams Quarterback Rotations

Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback depth chart for the 2023 preseason is as follows:

  • Starter: Justin Herbert
  • Back-up: Easton Stick
  • Third-string: Max Duggan

Here is a look at the Chargers' quarterbacks and their potential roles in the preseason:

  • Justin Herbert: Herbert is the Chargers' starting quarterback and will likely get the majority of the snaps in the preseason. He will be looking to build on his 2022 season and prove that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
  • Easton Stick: Stick is the Chargers' backup quarterback and will likely get the second-most snaps in the preseason. He is a young quarterback who has potential, but he needs to develop more. Stick will be looking to win the backup job and show that he can be a reliable option for Herbert.
  • Max Duggan: Duggan is a rookie quarterback who was drafted by the Chargers in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is a dual-threat quarterback who has potential. Duggan will be looking to make a case for himself as the backup quarterback in 2024.
  • Chase Garbers: Garbers is an undrafted free agent who is a dual-threat quarterback. He will likely get some snaps in the preseason as the Chargers evaluate him as a developmental project.

The Chargers' quarterback rotation is expected to be stable in the preseason. Herbert is the clear starter and Stick and Duggan are both capable backups. Garbers is a long shot to make the team, but he could get some snaps in the preseason to see what he can do.

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams' quarterback depth chart for the 2023 preseason is as follows:

  • Starter: Matthew Stafford
  • Back-up: Brett Rypien
  • Third-string: Stetson Bennett

Here is a look at the Rams' quarterbacks and their potential roles in the preseason:

  • Matthew Stafford: Stafford is the Rams' starting quarterback and will likely get the majority of the snaps in the preseason. He will be looking to build on his 2022 season and win another Super Bowl.
  • Brett Rypien: Rypien is the Rams' backup quarterback and will likely get the second-most snaps in the preseason. He is a young quarterback who has potential, but he needs to develop more. Rypien will be looking to win the backup job and show that he can be a reliable option for Stafford.
  • Stetson Bennett: Bennett is a rookie quarterback who was drafted by the Rams in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is a dual-threat quarterback who has potential. Bennett will be looking to make a case for himself as the backup quarterback in 2024.
  • John Wolford: Wolford is an undrafted free agent who is a dual-threat quarterback. He will likely get some snaps in the preseason as the Rams evaluate him as a developmental project.

The Rams' quarterback rotation is expected to be competitive in the preseason. Stafford is the clear starter, but Rypien and Bennett are both capable backups. Wolford is a long shot to make the team, but he could get some snaps in the preseason to see what he can do.

Chargers vs. Rams Betting Trends

  • The Chargers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 preseason games.
  • The Chargers are 3-0 Over in their last 3 preseason games.
  • The Rams are 1-5 SU in their last 6 preseason games.
  • The Rams are 4-0-2 Under in their last 6 preseason games.

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Kevin Rogers

Kevin Rogers

Kevin has been handicapping professionally since 2007 at VegasInsider before shifting to ScoresAndOdds. He focuses on MLB, NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, and NHL and mainly uses trends, systems, and situations as his top handicapping angles. More from Kevin Rogers
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