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The Washington Commanders (4-9) take a four-game losing streak into a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (6-7) on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at SoFi Stadium.
The Rams rank 10th in total offense (350.5 yards per game) and 18th in total defense (339.9 yards allowed per game) this year. The Commanders have been struggling on defense, ranking third-worst with 379.8 total yards given up per game. They have been more effective offensively, posting 336.2 total yards per contest (16th-ranked).
Rams vs. Commanders Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Commanders will win straight up as underdogs and also cover against the Rams, with 5.7% of users picking them to win and 25.2% picking them to cover the 6.5-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Rams vs. Commanders
- Game Day: Sunday, December 17, 2023
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
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Take a look at some betting trends for Los Angeles (-6.5) versus Washington on Sunday. The total is set at 48.5 points for this game.
Game Trends for Rams
- The Rams have a 7-5-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Rams are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Rams games with a set total have hit the over six times this season (46.2%).
Stats & Insights for Rams
- The Rams are totaling 350.5 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 10th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 18th, giving up 339.9 yards per game.
- Offensively, the Rams rank 10th in the NFL with 23.0 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 19th in points allowed (339.9 points allowed per contest).
- The Rams rank 12th in pass offense (234.9 passing yards per game) and 21st in pass defense (226.7 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- The Rams are totaling 115.5 rushing yards per game offensively this year (12th in NFL), and they are surrendering 113.2 rushing yards per game (16th) on the other side of the ball.
- The Rams are averaging a 40.6% third-down percentage on offense (11th in the NFL), and they rank 21st on the other side of the ball with a 39.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- This season, the Rams are putting up 5.7 yards per play (ninth in the league), while giving up 5.5 per play on the defensive side of the ball (15th in the NFL).
- With 11 forced turnovers (30th in NFL) against 12 turnovers committed (third in NFL), the Rams’ -1 turnover margin ranks 17th in the league.
Best Players for Rams
- Matthew Stafford: 3,062 PASS YDS / 255.2 YPG / 60.2% / 19 TD / 9 INT
- Kyren Williams: 159 CAR / 801 YDS / 89.0 YPG / 7 TD / 25 REC / 189 YDS / 21.0 YPG / 3 TD
- Royce Freeman: 67 CAR / 301 YDS / 33.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Puka Nacua: 82 REC / 1,113 YDS / 85.6 YPG / 4 TD
- Cooper Kupp: 41 REC / 547 YDS / 60.8 YPG / 3 TD
- Tutu Atwell: 37 REC / 476 YDS / 36.6 YPG / 3 TD
- Ernest Jones: 118 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 3 PD
Game Trends for Commanders
- The Commanders are 5-7-1 ATS this season.
- The Commanders are 1-2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year.
- Commanders games have gone over the point total in eight out of 13 opportunities (61.5%).
Stats & Insights for Commanders
- The Commanders have been sputtering on defense, ranking third-worst with 379.8 total yards given up per game. They have been more productive on offense, generating 336.2 total yards per contest (16th-ranked).
- The Commanders have been sputtering defensively, ranking worst with 30.4 points allowed per game. They have been better on offense, generating 20.1 points per contest (23rd-ranked).
- The Commanders have been struggling in pass defense, ranking worst with 266.0 passing yards given up per game. They have been better on the other side of the ball, putting up 236.2 passing yards per contest (11th-ranked).
- In terms of rushing, the Commanders rank 23rd in the NFL on offense (99.9 rushing yards per game) and 17th on defense (113.8 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive perspective, the Commanders are generating a 38.6% third-down conversion percentage (17th-ranked). They rank 23rd in the NFL on the other side of the ball (40.6% third-down rate allowed).
- The Commanders’ defense has been struggling in terms of yards surrendered per play, ranking third-worst at 6.2. They have been better on offense, generating 5.6 yards per play (13th-ranked).
- At -10, the Commanders have the worst turnover margin in the NFL this season.
Best Players for Commanders
- Sam Howell: 3,466 PASS YDS / 266.6 YPG / 65.8% / 18 TD / 14 INT / 40 CAR / 243 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
- Brian Robinson Jr.: 160 CAR / 664 YDS / 51.1 YPG / 5 TD / 29 REC / 326 YDS / 25.1 YPG / 3 TD
- Terry McLaurin: 60 REC / 694 YDS / 53.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Curtis Samuel: 51 REC / 508 YDS / 42.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Jahan Dotson: 44 REC / 458 YDS / 35.2 YPG / 4 TD
- Kamren Curl: 97 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 4 PD
