The Chargers are 2-0 this preseason, with coach Jim Harbaugh now 15-8 in August. They've whipped the Lions (34-7) and the Saints (27-13). The deep ground attack, always a staple under Harbaugh, has run for 148 and 121 yards, while the defense is allowing 10 points per game. Harbaugh's defense has allowed an average of 13.3 points in the last six preseason contests. Meanwhile, the Rams are 11-15 in preseason under coach Sean McVay, who is 3-4 in Week 2. QBs Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo aren't expected to play, and the backups are Stetson Bennett and Dresser Winn. The offense has averaged 14.8 points in its last eight exhibition contests. Play the Chargers + UNDER the total.
These Pro Picks were released to clients on August 15, 2025 at 8:46AM ET.
Los Angeles at Los Angeles
August 16, 2025
2 units on Los Angeles -6.5 (-115) (risk 2 to return 3.74)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 39.5 -108 (risk 1.5 to return 2.89)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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