Rams (5-12 last season) vs. Broncos (5-12 last year)
Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos 8/26/2023 — The Rams accumulated 4,769 yards in the previous season. Los Angeles made 181 first downs despite accruing 655 yards in penalties from 76 offenses. 16 throwing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns were scored by Los Angeles overall. They fumbled the ball eight times and lost possession of it fifteen times. Their 97.7-yard per-game rushing average placed them 28th in the league. The Los Angeles Rams scored 18.1 points per game when they were in the end zone.
The Broncos kept up an average of 16.9 points per game and were rated 32nd in the NFL for scoring offense. With 3,592 total passing yards and an average of 211.3 passing yards per game as of last season’s conclusion, the Broncos were ranked 19th among all NFL teams. They ran for 1,935 yards last year, averaging 113.8 yards per game. Regarding average game yardage, the Denver Broncos were 21st out of all NFL teams with 325.1. With 970 penalty yards from 113 violations, the Denver offense came in third in the league for errors.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos Game Info
Time: 9:00 PM ET.
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO
TV: NFL NET
Rams QB Baker Mayfield and Broncos QB Russell Wilson
Baker Mayfield wrapped up the game by connecting on 13 out of 26 passes, accumulating 147 yards. His performance included one interception and yielded a quarterback rating of 51.3. Against the Rams, the rush defense permitted 197 yards across 36 attempts, translating to an average of 5.5 yards allowed per carry. Los Angeles’ defense allowed 19 completions out of 31 attempts, resulting in a completion rate of 61.3%. In total, they executed 59 plays, amounting to 269 yards gained. The Los Angeles Rams also executed 28 rushing attempts, amassing 146 yards with an average of 5.2 yards per carry.
Russell Wilson, who concluded the game with three touchdowns, accomplished 13 successful passes out of 24 attempts, accumulating an impressive 283 yards. His passer rating for the game stood at 118.6, and he maintained a strong yards per attempt (Y/A) value of 11.8, along with a single interception. The Denver defense permitted a mere 59 yards over 22 rushing attempts, resulting in an average loss of 2.7 yards per carry. Regarding the Broncos’ secondary, they allowed 293 passing yards over 30 of 44 attempts, with a completion rate of 68.2%. The Broncos orchestrated 62 plays, leading to 471 yards gained, averaging 7.6 yards per play, ultimately securing their victory.
Odds/Point Spread: Denver Broncos -6, Total Odds: 37
The Rams’ defense showed many gaps and a lack of depth in the first two weeks of the preseason. Given that many believe the Broncos will keep up their strong ground game in front of their home fans, give me Denver to win and cover a six-point spread. The Broncos’ outstanding rush defense has forced the Rams to rely on Stetson Bennett’s arm. Bennett is still trying to get along with his new teammates, but relying only on the Rams’ receiving corps makes it tough to sustain the squad for a whole game. The Rams are 0-4 SU and ATS in their last four preseason games.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Trends
- The LA Rams are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 matches with the Broncos.
- The Rams are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against Denver.
- The Los Angeles Rams are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
- The team is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road against Denver.
Denver Broncos Betting Trends
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 matches with the Rams.
- The total remained UNDER in 14 of Denver’s last 20 outings at home.
- The Denver Broncos are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home against LA Rams.
- Denver is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos Betting Trends
Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos: The Broncos were competitive in their first two games, but the same can’t be said for the Rams. Los Angeles has now lost their first two games by a combined score of 68-34, and it doesn’t get any easier when their defense has to chase around Russell Wilson. When these two teams met in December of 2022 last season, the Rams destroyed the Broncos 51-14. Wilson threw 3 picks in that game and only threw for 214 yards. Although it’s only preseason, look for Russ and company to get some revenge as they pick up their first win of the 2023 preseason.
Free Pick and Prediction: Denver Broncos will win 22-17.
