by Rod Pearson
Friday, Nov 06, 2026
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, November 8, 2026
Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Rams -4.5, Commanders +4.5; Over/Under: 48.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Rams -4.5, Commanders +4.5; Over/Under: 48.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Rams -4.5, Commanders +4.5; Over/Under: 48.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Rams: 4-4 (3rd place, NFC West)
Washington Commanders: 2-4-1 (3rd place, NFC East)
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Los Angeles Rams: won their last game at home against the Los Angeles Chargers 24-9.
Washington Commanders: won their last game at home against the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10.
Los Angeles Rams vs Washington Commanders Preview and Analysis
The Rams are entering this game with a 4-4 record overall and they have a 0-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-2 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Los Angeles Chargers 24-9. Matthew Stafford was the starting QB and he completed 17/25 passes for 157 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Blake Corum led the team in rushing yards with 73 and 1 TD. Puka Nacua led the receivers with 80 receiving yards on 11 receptions and 1 TD. Trent McDuffie led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles while Josaiah Stewart and Wesley Bailey each led the defense in sacks with 1. Trent McDuffie and Quentin Lake each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
The Commanders are entering this game with a 2-4-1 record overall and they have a 1-2-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-0-1 in their home games, 0-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10. Jayden Daniels was the starting QB and he completed 16/29 passes for 217 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Rachaad White led the team in rushing yards with 55 and 1 TD. Treylon Burks led the receivers with 81 receiving yards on 3 receptions. Nick Cross led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles while Dorance Armstrong, Shy Tuttle, Charles Omenihu, K'Lavon Chaisson, and Odafe Oweh each led the defense in sacks with 1. Rasul Douglas came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Rams vs Commanders Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rams listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rams haven't looked great in their games this season with their 4-4 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NFC West. They have been a good road team though with their 2-1 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Commanders haven't looked good in their games this season with their 2-4-1 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NFC East. They have looked a lot better on their home field though with their 2-0-1 home record this season. The Commanders are coming off a 27-10 win over the Eagles in their last one and they have started to gain some momentum lately. Their defense has looked a lot better lately and their offense has been putting up points consistently, but they have also been beating up on some bad teams. The Rams were viewed a bit like a super team entering the year and they haven't had a great season so far. They have been really up and down this year and have taken some bad losses too, but they are coming off a 24-9 win over the Chargers in their last one and they are starting to gain some momentum too. They have won 2 games in a row now and have looked a lot better in those games. They have a really talented offense that has been putting up a lot more points lately and their defense has finally taken a big step too. The Commanders have looked a lot better lately against weaker opponents in a bad division, but the Rams are starting to turn the corner now and this is a great opportunity for them to finally get over .500 on the season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rams to cover the spread in this game.,
Rams Commanders Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Rams 27 Commanders 20.
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NFL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Rams: 29-46 ATS against NFC East division opponents. 17-36 ATS against teams with a turnover margin of +1 per game or better. 10-5 OVER as a road favorite. 12-6 OVER in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 10-3 OVER off a home win.
Washington Commanders: 13-7 ATS in home games. 9-5 ATS in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 27-17 OVER in all games. 15-3 OVER as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 11-3 OVER in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 10-4 OVER after playing a division game.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Rams: M. Stafford (QB) Injured - Elbow. M. Garrett (LB) Injured - Knee. J. Cardona (LS) Injured - Ankle. K. Curl (S) Injured - Foot. R. Rivers (RB) Injured - Calf. G. Stuard (LB) Injured - Hamstring. C. Parkinson (TE) Injured - Ribs. S. Avila (OG) Injured - Hamstring. T. McDuffie (CB) Injured - Back. J. Watson (CB) Injured - Shoulder. J. Whittington (WR) Injured - Back. T. Ferguson (TE) Injured - Ankle.
Washington Commanders: J. Conerly Jr. (OT) Injured - Finger. D. Brown (WR) Injured - Calf. J. Bates (TE) Injured - Shoulder. S. Cosmi (OG) Injured - Knee. S. Tuttle (DL) Injured - Shoulder. T. Burks (WR) Injured - Foot. C. Yankoff (TE) Injured - Knee. J. Newton (DL) Injured - Pectoral. J. Daniels (QB) Injured - Elbow. S. Diggs (WR) Injured - Rest.
Notable Quotes
“Oh man, I’m going to give him such a hard time about that. He couldn’t even look at me. At least we can laugh about it right now.” - Sean McVay after his team’s win against the LA Chargers in their last game.
“When you come off of a bye, you either rev right up or you need a minute to warm up — and we took a minute.” - Dan Quinn after his team’s win against the Eagles in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Rams
WR Whittington, Jordan
WR Nacua, Puka
WR Mumpfield, Konata
TE Higbee, Tyler
QB Stafford, Matthew
RB Williams, Kyren
Washington Commanders
WR Williams, Antonio
WR Burks, Treylon
WR Diggs, Stefon
TE Okonkwo, Chig
QB Daniels, Jayden
RB White, Rachaad
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Rams
Passing: Matthew Stafford (2,146)
Rushing: Kyren Williams (548)
Receiving: Puka Nacua (565)
Touchdowns: Kyren Williams (7)
Washington Commanders
Passing: Jayden Daniels (976)
Rushing: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (239)
Receiving: Antonio Williams (259)
Touchdowns: Stefon Diggs (5)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay (10th season)
Washington Commanders: Dan Quinn (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
