NFL Week 16 will commence with the Denver Broncos taking on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The Denver Broncos are second in the AFC West after winning nine games and losing five this season. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers are ranked third in the table with a current 8-6 record. According to the latest NFL betting trends, the Los Angeles Chargers will win this game.
The preview information
Date: December 19, Thursday | Time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
TV: CBS
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Denver Broncos Vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Denver Broncos (+142) vs Los Angeles Chargers (-168)
Spread: Denver Broncos +3 (-102) vs Los Angeles Chargers -3 (-120)
Total (O/U): Denver Broncos (o42.5) vs Los Angeles Chargers (u42.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in the previous week and won the game with an impressive 31-13 score. In that game, Denver’s QB Bo Nix went for 130 yards, completing 20 passes out of 33 attempts. Nix managed to score three TDs against the Colts, along with a trio of interceptions, while also leading the team in rushing with eight carries for 23 yards. On defense, Courtland Sutton managed three receptions for 32 yards, along with a solo TD.
Players to watch:
Bo Nix: 2,972 Yds, 20 TD, 11 INT
Javonte Williams: 130 Car, 461 Yds, 4 TD
Courtland Sutton: 66 Rec, 878 Yds, 6 TD
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers were paired with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last time out and lost the game with a dismal score of 40-17. Against the Buccaneers, LA’s offense was led by QB Justin Herbert who attempted 33 passes and completed 21 for 195 yards. The quarterback also managed a pair of TDs, along with a solo interception. In rushing, Gus Edwards managed eight carries for 23 yards, while Ladd McConkey defended with five receptions for 58 yards, scoring once.
Players to watch:
Justin Herbert: 2,959 Yds, 16 TD, 2 INT
J.K Dobbins: 158 Car, 766 Yds, 8 TD
Daiyan Henley: 75 Solo, 1 Sack, 0 FF, 0 INT
Denver Broncos Vs Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
Denver Broncos
Tariq Smith (CB) NIR – Personal
Brandon Jones (SAF) Abdomen
Rashad Moss (CB) Knee
Los Angeles Chargers
Trey Pipkins (T) NIR – Rest
Joey Bosa (OLB) Hip
Khalil Mack (OLB) NIR – Rest
Tashaun Jefferson (SAF) Hamstring
Denzel Perryman (LB) Questionable – Groin
Will Dissly (TE) Shoulder
Justin Herbert (QB) Ankle
Jalen Reagor (WR) Finger
DeAndre Davis (WR) Hamstring
Ladd McConkey (WR) Questionable – Knee
Denver Broncos Vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
Denver Broncos
Denver are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver’s last 10 games.
Denver are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Denver are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against LA Chargers.
Denver are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Denver’s last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Chargers.
Denver are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Denver are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in December.
Los Angeles Chargers
LA Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Chargers’ last 16 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Chargers’ last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Chargers’ last 11 games when playing at home against Denver.
LA Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
LA Chargers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
LA Chargers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played in December.
LA Chargers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games played in week 16.
Denver Broncos Vs Los Angeles Chargers Summary and Prediction
The Denver Broncos are doing a lot better on both ends in this matchup but will falter in this road game. LA is on a two-game losing streak, which is expected to break here. The best NFL betting odds predict the Los Angeles Chargers to win, 29-22.
Moneyline: Chargers (-168)
Spread: Under 3
Total: Under 42.5
Predicted Score: 29-22, Chargers win.
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