Raiders (6-11 last season) vs Rams (5-12 last year)
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams 8/19/2023 — The Raiders secured a decisive 34-7 victory over the 49ers during the initial preseason game. Despite gaining more total yards than the 49ers, the Raiders maintained their dominance by limiting the 49ers to a 2-10 conversion rate on third downs. Aidan O’Connell led the Raiders’ recent offensive attempt, achieving 141 passing yards along with a touchdown. Additionally, Chase Garbers contributed 11 passing yards and scored a touchdown. The receiving duo of Cole Fotheringham and Keelan Cole Sr. combined efforts for 100 yards and one touchdown. On the rushing front, Zamir White led the Raiders with 43 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Contrary to being favored by 2.5 points, the Rams experienced a 34-17 defeat against the Chargers in their inaugural preseason match. Falling behind 0-13 early on, the Rams were unable to recover throughout the game. In their most recent outing, Brett Rypien managed 11 passing yards on 6 attempts, while Stetson Bennett excelled with 191 passing yards and 1 touchdown. The receiving tandem of Tyler Johnson and Austin Trammell collectively amassed 106 yards through 9 receptions. Meanwhile, Zach Evans led the Rams in rushing with 34 yards from 8 carries.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams Game Info
Time: 9:00 PM ET.
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Location: SoFi Stadium, CA
TV: KRON (MyNetworkTV), CBS
Las Vegas Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham and Los Angeles Rams QB Baker Mayfield
In their previous encounter on the field, the Raiders lost to the Chiefs by a score of 31-13. Jarrett Stidham completed 22 out of 36 passes, accumulating 219 yards and securing one touchdown. He achieved a quarterback rating of 76 for the entire game, and his performance included just a single interception. Notably, Jarrett Stidham also led the Raiders in rushing, carrying the ball 7 times for a total of 50 yards, translating to an average of 7.1 yards per attempt. Davante Adams made an impact with 73 yards gained from 5 catches, showcasing an average of 14.6 yards per reception. The Raiders managed 99 rushing yards from 25 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per carry.
Baker Mayfield concluded the game with 147 passing yards on the other side of the grid, completing 13 out of 26 attempts. This performance resulted in a quarterback rating of 51.3 for Mayfield, who experienced 1 interception and averaged 5.7 yards per attempt. The Rams’ passing defense yielded 205 yards, allowing 19 completions out of 31
attempts, leading to a completion rate of 61.3%. Throughout the game, the Rams executed a total of 59 plays, accumulating 269 yards at an average of 4.6 yards per play. The rushing effort for the Rams resulted in 146 yards gained from 28 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
Odds/Point Spread: Las Vegas Raiders -3.5, Total Odds: 40
An argument could be made on either side of this one given that O’Connell and Bennett both performed admirably at quarterback for the Raiders and the Rams. The Raiders shined out defensively and gave off a much faster overall impression. The Rams should be proud of themselves after surrendering more than 200 rushing yards the previous week, but given what happened, one must still support the Raiders and the spread.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
- Las Vegas is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games matches with the Los Angeles Rams.
- The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-4 SU in their last 6 outings against the LA Rams.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Las Vegas’ last 6 games on the road.
- The Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on the road against LA Rams.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Trends
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the LA Rams’ last 5 games with Las Vegas.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Los Angeles Rams’ last 6 games at home.
- The Rams are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games at home against the Raiders.
- The LA Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Trends
The Rams are opting not to field many starters, including key figures like wide receiver Cooper Kupp, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and quarterback Matthew Stafford. On paper, the Raiders’ backup players appear to hold an advantage over the Rams’ substitutes. The Rams have the highest count of rookies (36) among all NFL teams.
The Raiders displayed an impressive performance during the preseason opener, notably highlighted by O’Connell’s exceptional play. Likely, O’Connell will again see significant playing time this week, potentially providing the Las Vegas team with an offensive edge against a relatively inexperienced and less impressive Rams defense.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams: In the initial preseason games for the Rams and the Raiders, the total points scored surpassed the set thresholds, with one team in each match tallying 34 points. While the Raiders’ defense showcased prowess against the 49ers, particularly considering the quarterbacks fielded by San Francisco, there’s a possibility of regression in the upcoming game. Conversely, the Rams’ defense might encounter difficulties against O’Connell if he maintains the level of performance demonstrated in the previous week. It’s suggested to consider betting on the total points over 39.5 (-110).
Free Pick and Prediction: Las Vegas Raiders will win 22-19.
