Gillette Stadium will witness an NFL Week 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Chargers are ranked second in the AFC West after winning nine games and losing six so far in the season. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots are coming here after playing against the Buffalo Bills. The Los Angeles Chargers will win this game as per the top NFL betting odds.
The preview information
Date: December 28, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Los Angeles Chargers (-245) vs New England Patriots (+200)
Spread: Los Angeles Chargers -5.5 (-115) vs New England Patriots +5.5 (-105)
Total (O/U): Los Angeles Chargers (o41.5) vs New England Patriots (u41.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers took on the Denver Broncos in the previous matchup and won the game with a final score of 34-27. Against the Broncos, LA’s offense was led by QB Justin Herbert who completed 23 passes out of 31 attempts for 284 yards. Herbert scored a pair of TDs in that game, with a solo interception. Gus Edwards led the rushing with 14 carries for 68 yards, scoring twice, while Ladd McConkey defended with six receptions for 87 yards.
Players to watch:
Justin Herbert: 3,243 Yds, 18 TD, 3 INT
J.K Dobbins: 158 Car, 766 YDs, 8 TD
Ladd McConkey: 69 Rec, 960 Yds, 5 TD
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are officially out of the playoffs and will be playing just to grab some karma points before the season ends. This season, New England’s offense was too basic and not strong enough to dominate stronger teams. Meanwhile, their defense could also use some major improvement, being currently ranked 20th in the league. The Patriots will try to do be more consistent in their performances in the next season.
Players to watch:
Drake Maye: 1,898 Yds, 12 TD, 9 INT
Rhamondre Stevenson: 193 Car, 740 Yds, 6 TD
Hunter Henry: 62 Rec, 635 Yds, 1 TD
Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Injury Report
Los Angeles Chargers
Hayden Hurst (TE) Questionable – Hip
Kendall Fulton (CB) Injured – Knee
Elijah Molden (CB) Doubtful – Knee
Olaijah Ogbonnia (DT) Questionable – Pelvis
Zach Johnson (G) Questionable – Ankle
Cameron Hart (CB) Out – Concussion
Denzel Perryman (LB) Questionable – Groin
Will Dissly (TE) Out – Shoulder
Justin Herbert (QB) Injured – Ankle
New England Patriots
Jahlani Tavai (LB) Injured – Groin
JaMycal Hasty (RB) Injured – Ankle
Andre Jennings (LB) Injured – Knee
Cameron Wallace (T) Injured – Ankle
DeMarcus Wise (DE) Injured – Foot
Myles Jones (CB) Injured – Hip
Jakobi Baker (WR) Injured – Concussion
Christian Gonzalez (CB) Injured – Shoulder
Vederian Lowe (T) Injured – Shoulder
Cole Strange (G) Injured – Knee
Kyle Dugger (SAF) Injured – Ankle
Christian Barmore (DT) Injured – NIR – Personal
Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Betting Trends
Los Angeles Chargers
- Chargers are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
- Chargers are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Chargers are 5-2 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Chargers’ last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Chargers’ 8 last games at home
New England Patriots
- Patriots are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
- Patriots are 2-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Patriots are 3-4 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Patriots’ last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Patriots’ 6 last games at home
Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Summary and Prediction
The Los Angeles Chargers are definitely the stronger team in this pairing, and will easily dominate the struggling Patriots. New England’s offense is too puny at the moment to take on the Chargers. Take the Los Angeles Chargers to win, 27-21.
Moneyline: Chargers (-245)
Spread: Under 5.5
Total: Over 41.5
Predicted Score: 27-21, Chargers win.
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