Chargers vs. Rams Prediction, Odds, Spread, Trends for NFL Preseason Week 2

A preseason battle of Los Angeles is set to take place on Saturday as the Chargers take on the Rams in an exhibition showdown.

Justin Herbert and the rest of the starters didn't see the field in their preseason opener, but we'll get a chance to see the Chargers' star quarterback on Saturday night. For the Rams, both Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo will remain sidelined, which means we'll get another extended look at Stetson Bennett. The former Georgia Bulldog went 16-of-24 for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in their preseason opener against the Cowboys.

Let's dive into the odds and my best bet for this All-Los Angeles exhibition showdown.

Chargers vs. Rams Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

Chargers -6.5 (-110)
Rams +6.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Chargers -295
Rams +240

Total

OVER 39.5 (-105)
UNDER 39.5 (-115)

Chargers vs. Rams How to Watch

Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium
How to Watch (TV): CBS Los Angeles
Chargers Record: 2-0
Rams Record: 1-0

Chargers vs. Rams Betting Trends

Jim Harbaugh is 13-8 straight up and 13-8 against the spread as a head coach in the preseason
Sean McVay is 10-15 straight up and 13-11-1 against the spread in the preseason as a head coach

Chargers vs. Rams Prediction and Pick

With Justin Herbert getting snaps for the Chargers, they have a clear quarterback advantage over the Rams, who have no plans to play either Stafford or Garoppolo. Bennett was solid in his preseason debut, but now he has to go up against a Chargers team that plans on playing starters for at least a portion of the game.

It's also generally a good strategy to bet on a Harbaugh in the preseason. John Harbaugh, with the Ravens, has the best preseason record amongst active head coaches, and Jim, with the Chargers, is on his way to also being one of the better active head coaches in that regard. He has a 13-8 record both straight up and against the spread in the preseason as a head coach, and the Chargers have won and covered in both their preseason games this year. I'll ride with them again on Saturday night.

Pick: Chargers -6.5 (-110) via FanDuel

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