Chargers vs Rams Prediction 11/1/2026 Today’s NFL Picks

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams meet in week 8 NFL action from SoFi Stadium on Sunday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Prediction

I’m on the Rams in this one. The Chargers simply look lost and dead in the water and I have zero hopes for this team going forward if I’m being honest. The Rams are below .500 and are staring disappointment in the face and I look for the Rams to come back and fire away on this hapless Chargers team, even if it’s a fade of the Chargers more than anything else. Give me the Rams here.

Los Angeles Chargers Recap

The Los Angeles Chargers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 22-6 loss at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs last time out to sit at 0-6 this season. After this game, the Chargers will head home for a game against the Houston Texans.

Chargers Looking For First Win

Justin Herbert has thrown for 1,141 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions while completing 59.4% of his passes to lead the Los Angeles Chargers’ passing attack, backed by 107 completions on 180 attempts through six games played. On the ground, Omarion Hampton paces the rushing attack with 289 yards and 3 touchdowns on 80 carries, while Justin Herbert chips in with 168 rushing yards on 29 carries, Keaton Mitchell adds 139 yards on 35 carries, Kimani Vidal contributes 109 yards and 1 touchdown on 21 carries, and Derius Davis adds 4 yards. Within the receiving game, Tre’ Harris leads all pass-catchers with 225 yards and zero touchdowns on 15 receptions and 26 targets. He is closely complemented by Ladd McConkey, who accounts for 200 yards and 1 score on 13 catches, Quentin Johnston with 165 yards on 8 receptions, Oronde Gadsden TE adding 103 yards on 12 catches, and Charlie Kolar TE chipping in 78 yards on 9 receptions. Defensively, Daiyan Henley anchors the unit with a team-high 36 total tackles across six games. As a collective group, the Chargers defense has disrupted opposing offenses by accumulating 11 total sacks, 24 tackles for loss, and 22 pass deflections while securing 5 interceptions through this stretch of the season.

Why the Los Angeles Chargers will win

• The Chargers have won each of their last 10 games at SoFi Stadium against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rams have lost four of their last five November games as favorites against AFC opponents.
• The Chargers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at SoFi Stadium against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rams have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight November games against AFC opponents.
• The Chargers have won the first quarter in five of their last six games as underdogs in California.
• The Chargers have won the first half in each of their last five Week 8 games.
• The Chargers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last nine Week 8 games.

Los Angeles Rams Recap

The Los Angeles Rams come into this game looking to add on to their 35-21 win over Las Vegas last time out to sit at 3-4 this season. After this game, the Rams will head on the road for a game against the Washington Commanders.

Rams Snap Two-Game Slide

Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,989 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions while completing 67.3% of his passes to lead the Los Angeles Rams’ passing attack, backed by 187 completions on 278 attempts through seven games played, with Stetson Bennett IV providing supplemental support via 13 passing yards on 2 completions across two games. The Rams’ ground game is spearheaded by Kyren Williams, who rushes for 492 yards and 5 touchdowns on 96 carries, followed closely by Blake Corum with 316 yards and 2 scores on 64 carries, Puka Nacua adding 21 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 5 attempts, Ronnie Rivers chipping in 19 yards on 5 carries, and Matthew Stafford adding 18 yards on 14 rushing attempts. Through the air, Puka Nacua leads the receiving corps with 485 yards and 2 touchdowns on 45 catches, while Davante Adams adds 480 yards and 4 scores on 30 receptions, Tyler Higbee logs 260 yards and 1 score on 26 catches, Kyren Williams adds 239 yards and 1 score on 32 receptions, and Konata Mumpfield rounds out key targets with 142 yards and 1 score on 9 catches. Defensively, Nate Landman anchors the Rams’ squad by logging a team-high 51 total tackles over six games. Altogether, the Rams’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 11 sacks, 83 yards lost, and 22 pass deflections while also coming away with 7 total interceptions.

Why the Los Angeles Rams will win

• The Rams have won each of their last 10 day games against AFC opponents.
• The Chargers have lost each of their last nine games.
• The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games.
• The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last nine day games against AFC opponents.
• The Chargers have lost the first quarter in four of their last five road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The favorites have won the first half in each of the Chargers’ last eight Week 8 games.
• The Rams have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six games as favorites against AFC West opponents.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Los Angeles Rams -6.5