Los Angeles Rams vs Washington Commanders prediction 12-17-23 NFL Picks
Los Angeles Rams (6-7) vs Washington Commanders (4-9)
2023-12-17 16:05:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Rams -6.5 -- Over/Under: 49.5
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The Washington Commanders are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Los Angeles Rams need a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams prediction.
Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Washington Commanders have lost to the Seahawks, Giants, Cowboys and Dolphins during this streak. Sam Howell is completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 3,466 yards, 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel have combined for 1,202 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jahan Dotson has 44 receptions. The Washington Commanders ground game is averaging 99.9 yards per contest, and Brian Robinson Jr. leads the way with 664 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington is allowing 30.4 points and 379.8 yards per game. Kamren Curl leads the Washington Commanders with 97 tackles, Montez Sweat has 6.5 sacks and Kendall Fuller has 2 interceptions.
Washington Commanders Team Facts
- The Commanders have lost seven of their last eight December games against NFC opponents.
- The Commanders have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games in December.
- The Commanders have won the first quarter in four of their last five Week 15 games as underdogs.
- The Commanders have lost the first half in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- Each of the Commanders’ last four December games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Rams had a 3-game winning streak snapped last week by the Ravens in overtime. Matthew Stafford is completing 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,062 yards, 19 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp have combined for 1,660 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Tutu Atwell has 37 receptions. The Los Angeles Rams ground game is averaging 115.5 yards per contest, and Kyren Williams leads the way with 801 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 22.3 points and 339.9 yards per game. Ernest Jones leads the Los Angeles Rams with 118 tackles, Aaron Donald has 6 sacks and Ahkello Witherspoon has 3 interceptions.
Los Angeles Rams Team Facts
- The Rams have lost each of their last three December games as favorites against NFC East opponents.
- The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last six home games in December.
- The Rams have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games as favorites against NFC East opponents.
- The underdogs have won the first quarter in each of the last three games between the Commanders and Rams.
- The Rams have lost the first half in eight of their last nine games after coming off overtime.
Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams prediction
I considered the Washington Commanders and the points because they’ve had an extra week to prepare. However, we’ve seen the Commander’s offense struggle mightily these last few weeks, and another blowout loss would surprise nobody in their current form. The Los Angeles Rams have improved drastically offensively since the return of Kupp and that includes a near upset over the Ravens on the road last week. Just two teams heading in different directions. Give me the Rams in a comfortable home win.