Los Angeles Rams vs Washington Commanders Preview
Set your schedule for this weeks 15 NFL matchup between the Commanders and Rams, which you can watch on CBS at 4:05 (12/17/23). The game will be hosted at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (CA). Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Rams – Washington Commanders odds
Los Angeles Rams vs Washington Commanders Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Commanders have traveled to take on the Rams, they are 2-1. The last three times that the Rams have hosted the Commanders, the over/under record is 0-3 with the teams combining for an average of 44 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- Across their last five road contests, Washington has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 17 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Los Angeles has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 24 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Commanders have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Los Angeles Rams vs Washington Commanders Prediction
In their game against the Rams, the Commanders will aim to improve their 4-9 record. This positions them 4th in the NFC-East and 14th in the NFC. The Commanders have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 5-7-1. Their average scoring margin for this season is -10.3. Up to this point in the season, games featuring Washington have ranked 3rd in total points. They have maintained an over/under record of 8-5, and the average over/under line for their games is 42.3 points.
On the offensive front, the Commanders are currently averaging 20.1 points per game, positioning them 20th in the NFL. Going up against the Rams’ offense, the Commanders defense has allowed an average of 30.4 points per game. So far this season, they are 16th in quarterback hits and have yielded an average of 379.8 yards per contest.
As they get ready to face the Commanders, the Rams carry in a 6-7 record. Within the NFC-West, they are currently in 2nd place and are positioned 8th in the NFC overall. Against the spread, the Rams are 7-5-1 this season. This includes them covering the spread in two straight games on the road. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Los Angeles is 44.3 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 6-7, and their average margin against the over/under is +1.
Offensively, the Rams have an average of 23 points per game, which is 10th in the NFL. Defensively, the Rams come into the game allowing an average of 226.7 passing yards per game and 113.2 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Los Angeles ranks 14th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 22.3 points on 339.9 yards.
Coming in as 6.5 point favorites, our projections have the Rams picking up a 23-20 win. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics gives Los Angeles 59% chance of taking down the Commanders.
Los Angeles Rams vs Washington Commanders Betting Tips
- Take the Rams on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Commanders (+6.5)
- Our NFL model projects 43 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report
- Quentin Lake – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
- Tutu Atwell – Head (Questionable)
- Hunter Long – Knee (acl) (Out)
- Ronnie Rivers – Knee (Out)
- Duke Shelley – Hamstring (Out)
- Tyler Higbee – Neck (Questionable)
- Rob Havenstein – Hip (Questionable)
Washington Commanders Injury Report
- John Ridgeway III – Shin (Questionable)
- Curtis Brooks – Undisclosed (Out)
- Brian Robinson Jr. – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Braeden Daniels – Shoulder (Out)
- Ricky Stromberg – Knee (Out)
- Armani Rogers – Achilles (Out)
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. – Elbow (Questionable)
- David Bada – Triceps (Out)
- Saahdiq Charles – Calf (Out)
- De’Jon Harris – Quad (Out)
- Dax Milne – Groin (Out)
- Shaka Toney – Suspension (Out)
- Darrick Forrest – Shoulder (Out)
- Jamin Davis – Shoulder (Out)
- James Smith-Williams – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Efe Obada – Leg (Out)
- Jeremy Reaves – Knee (Out)
