Kalshi traders have the Rams at 73% to win and the Chargers at 27% as the winless Chargers meet the Rams in a Week 8 game between the two Los Angeles teams. The 0-6 Chargers return from a bye with the league's 30th-ranked scoring offense at 15.0 points per game, and head coach Jim Harbaugh has said the staff is reviewing everything.
The 3-4 Rams are coming off a 35-21 win at Las Vegas, but they are without receiver Davante Adams, who had surgery on a ruptured hamstring, and pass rusher Myles Garrett, who is on injured reserve after knee surgery.
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When and where do the Chargers play the Rams in Week 8 of the 2026 season?
The Chargers and Rams kick off Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4:05 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Who is favored to win the Chargers vs. Rams Week 8 game?
Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers are 0-6 under head coach Jim Harbaugh, with quarterback Justin Herbert leading an offense that ranks 30th in scoring and has been hurt by penalties and turnovers, according to the team's bye-week assessment. As of this writing, safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring), guard Kayode Awosika (fibula) and receiver Brenen Thompson (quad, hamstring) are out, cornerbacks Donte Jackson and Rodney Shelley (both hamstring) are questionable, and receiver Ladd McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday. The offense's scoring struggles under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel are what drive the 27% price.
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams are 3-4 under head coach Sean McVay, with Matthew Stafford at quarterback, and they snapped a two-game losing streak with the 35-21 win over the Raiders. As of this writing, Adams is out after hamstring surgery with a six-to-10-week timeline, and Garrett and tight end Terrance Ferguson are on injured reserve. Tight end Colby Parkinson (rib), center Coleman Shelton (hip), cornerback Trent McDuffie (groin) and receiver Jordan Whittington (back) are questionable, and long snapper Joe Cardona (ankle) is doubtful. The Rams facing an offense averaging 15.0 points per game is the main driver of the 73% price.
Kalshi Power rankings
The Rams enter as the No. 14 team in the league with a Power Score of 52.5 and a 50% playoff qualification price, while the Chargers rank 32nd with a Power Score of 4.7 and a 2% playoff price, an 18-spot gap heading into the matchup of Los Angeles teams.
What is the point spread for Chargers vs. Rams in Week 8?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Rams winning by more than 6.5 points at 49%.
What is the projected point total?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 45.5 total points at 50%.
What is the biggest storyline in the Chargers vs. Rams Week 8 game?
The biggest storyline is whether the Chargers' offense looks different after the bye. Harbaugh said 0-6 does not allow the team to rule anything out, and he has floated trimming the playbook, while McDaniel's job as play-caller has drawn questions even though Harbaugh and Herbert have backed him, according to ESPN. McConkey returning from the concussion protocol gives Herbert his top receiver for a Rams defense that is without Garrett.
What are the Chargers' and Rams' expectations for the rest of the 2026 season?
Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers are 0-6 with losses to Arizona, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Seattle, Denver and Kansas City, and Kalshi traders have the Chargers at 2% to make the playoffs. After the Rams they host Houston on Nov. 8, visit Baltimore on Monday, Nov. 16, host the New York Jets on Nov. 22 and host New England on Nov. 29.
Where do the Chargers stand in the AFC West?
Kalshi traders have the Chargers at 1% to win the AFC West, with Kansas City leading the division at 64% and Denver at 37%.
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams are 3-4 with wins over the Giants, Philadelphia and Las Vegas, and Kalshi traders have the Rams at 50% to make the playoffs. After the Chargers they visit Washington on Nov. 8 and Arizona on Nov. 15, have a Week 11 bye and host Green Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Where do the Rams stand in the NFC West?
Kalshi traders have the Rams at 9% to win the NFC West, with San Francisco leading the division at 71% and Seattle at 20%.
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Conclusion
Kalshi traders have the Rams as a heavy favorite at 73% against a Chargers team that has not won this season. The swing factor is whether the Chargers' offense changes enough after the bye to take advantage of a Rams team missing Adams and Garrett. Kalshi's prices for Chargers vs. Rams will keep moving until the game ends.
What are the score predictions for Chargers vs. Rams in Week 8? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 45.5 total points at 50%.
What is the spread for Chargers vs. Rams in Week 8? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Rams winning by more than 6.5 points at 49%.
Who is favored to win, Chargers or Rams? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Rams at 73% to win and the Chargers at 27%.
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