The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for a pivotal AFC West showdown with playoff implications. This matchup features two teams fighting to solidify their postseason positions as the regular season winds down. The Broncos are riding a wave of late-season momentum with a 4-game win streak. On the other side, the Chargers are aiming to bounce back from recent inconsistencies. This game is a must-win for Los Angeles to keep pace in the competitive AFC Wild Card race and bolster their standing in the AFC West. As these two teams meet for the second time this season, the intensity of their rivalry adds an extra layer of intrigue.
Broncos vs Chargers Betting Odds
Moneyline: Denver Broncos (+132) vs Los Angeles Chargers (-156).
Spread: Denver Broncos +3 (-112) vs Los Angeles Chargers -3 (-108).
Total O/U: OVER 42.5 (-108) vs UNDER 42.5 (-112).
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting*
Denver Broncos
Sean Payton is only in his second season as the Denver Broncos head coach, but he has them at a 9-5 record and second in the AFC West. Under the leadership of Sean Payton, the team has showcased a balanced offense and a dominant defense, allowing an average of just 17.6 points per game which is tied for the fewest in the league. The Broncos are on the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since winning Super Bowl 50. Denver’s remaining schedule includes challenging matchups against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs so this upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers could be crucial.
Denver Trends
Broncos are 9-3 in their last 12 games.
Broncos are 4-3 in away games.
Broncos are 11-3 against the spread.
Broncos have covered the spread in 15 of their last 20 games.
The total points have gone OVER in 9 of the 14 games played.
Bo Nix has thrown at least 1 TD in 9 of the last 11 games.
Los Angeles Chargers
Heading into week 16, the Los Angeles Chargers hold an 8-6 record, placing them third in the AFC West Division, just 1 game behind the Chargers. Under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, the team has made significant progress compared to last year’s 5-12 finish. The Charger’s defense is tied with the Broncos for the fewest points allowed per game at 17.6. With two regular-season games remaining against divisional rivals, the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, the Chargers are battling to secure a playoff spot, making these matchups critical to their postseason hopes.
Los Angeles Trends
Chargers are 6-6 in their last 12 games.
Chargers are 4-3 in home games.
Chargers are 9-5 against the spread.
The total points have gone UNDER in 12 of their last 19 games.
Chargers are only 4-7 in their last 11 games at home.
Justin Herbert has thrown at least 1 TD in 11 of the 14 games played.
Predictions and Bets
With so much on the line for both teams, a short week, and both allowing the fewest points per game, I would expect a low-scoring affair. The Chargers are a little cold on offense after losing 2 straight, especially the 40-17 loss at home vs Tampa Bay on Sunday. Meanwhile, Denver is hot on both sides of the ball. They enter this game on a 4-game win streak and in that span, they’re averaging around 35 points per game. The Denver Broncos have shown that they have more weapons on offense. I predict the Denver Broncos will beat the Chargers in a close, low-scoring game.
Denver Broncos Moneyline (+132).
Denver Broncos to cover the alternate spread of +7.5 (-265).
Alternate total points UNDER 51.5 (-430).
Justin Herbert 1+ alternate passing TDs (-400).
Bo Nix 1+ alternate passing TDs (-400).
Broadcast information
Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 8:15 PM ET
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
TV: Amazon Prime Video
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