NFL : Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 19, 2024 8:15PM EST @ SoFi Stadium

The Denver enters the field for the game with an enviable optimistic wave winning four out of its past five games by turns of vigorous offensive involvement and solid defense. Meanwhile, the Chargers have proved a bit inconsistent losing and winning very difficult matches. This is why they remain very dangerous, especially via the air. Both teams have been fighting for their position and producing very new highs and lows that set this matchup as one in the most hard-fought rivalries in the sport. The fans thus expect a game all well within shouting distance of the finish.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Broncos 2.38 , Chargers 1.63

Spread: Broncos +3 , Chargers -3

Over/Under: 42.5

Team Recent Performance

Denver Broncos

On December 16, they defeated Indianapolis 31-13 while 4.5 points favorites keeping it under 44. On December 3, they beat Cleveland 41-32 as 6.5-point favorites over hitting on the over through 41.5. On November 25, they won by beating Las Vegas, 29-19, as 6-point favorites, and went over the total of 41.5. On November 18, they took Atlanta to the cleaners with a 38-6 victory as 2-point favorites but with it stayed under 44. On November 11, the 49ers lost to Kansas City, losing by 14-16, but covered the spread of 7.5 points as underdogs going under the total of 42.5.

Los Angeles Chargers

As on December 16, it faltered against Tampa Bay 17-40 being 3 pt. favorites, lines went over 46. December 9 saw a defeat to Kansas City with a score of 19-17 while covering as an underdog by 4.5 points but under 43 total. December 2- they had a win over Atlanta, 17-13 despite being 1-point favorites and under the 47 total. On November 26, the loss to Baltimore was 23-30, with a 3-point underdog tag, and over the total of 50. And, on November 18, Cincinnati was beaten by 1 point at 34-27, with an over on 48 totals.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Denver (6-4) and Los Angeles (4-6) are matched up next in a storied contest with starkly opposing records. Denver is 6-4 against the spread (ATS), while Los Angeles is 4-6. Both teams are equal at 5-5 against the total. Denver is scoring 21.4 points per game, while Los Angeles is averaging 20.2 points. The Broncos run the ball, but have an average 117.5 rushing yards, while the Chargers prefer the air with 242.9 passing yards every game based on 39.6 attempts at a 64.14% completion rate. Denver, throwing less at 31.9 attempts, completes 59.56% of their throws or 209.1 yards. Total Yardage slightly favors Los Angeles at 344.1 over Denver’s 326.6, with both teams averaging 1.2 turnovers a game.

Team Injuries Update

Denver Broncos

Luke Wattenberg (C, ankle) is questionable. Delarrin Turner-Yell (S, knee), Riley Moss (CB, knee), and Drew Sanders (LB, Achilles) are all ruled out.

Los Angeles Chargers

Denzel Perryman (LB, groin), Deane Leonard (DB, hamstring), and Junior Colson (LB, ankle) are all regarded as questionable. Hayden Hurst (TE, hip), Will Dissly (TE, shoulder), Jalen Reagor (WR, finger), Brenden Rice (WR, shoulder), J.K. Dobbins (RB, knee), and Alohi Gilman (S, hamstring) are out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 42.5.

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