The Denver Broncos head to LA to take on the Chargers to kick off a new week of NFL football. Denver has won 4 straight games and enters this matchup with a 9-5 record. Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games and currently sits with an 8-6 record. They are currently 3 point home favorites with this Broncos vs. Chargers matchup set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Denver Broncos (+3) at Los Angeles Chargers (-3) o/u 41.5
8:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 19, 2024
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
TV: AMAZON
Public Betting: Public Bettors Backing Broncos
As of this writing, our NFL Public Betting page shows that 70% of bets are on Denver. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos are hot right now winning 4 straight, with the latest being a 31-13 victory over the Colts. Bo Nix completed 20 of 33 pass attempts for 130 yards. He also had 3 touchdown passes and 3 interceptions. Nix also led the ground game with 23 yards. The defense had 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries, one of which was returned for a touchdown.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers got smacked in the mouth by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, losing 40-17 on their home field. Justin Herbert completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for 195 yards. He also had 2 touchdown passes and an interception. The Chargers rushed just 11 times for 32 yards. The defense had an interception and a fumble recovery, but allowed 288 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air.
Broncos vs. Chargers Betting Trends
Denver is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games
The UNDER is 10-1 in Denver’s last 11 road games against LA
Los Angeles is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games
The OVER is 4-1 in Los Angeles’ last 5 home games
Broncos vs. Chargers Prediction:
Take the over 41.5 total points in this matchup. The Broncos have scored 29+ points their last 4 games, including 41 and 31 in their last two. The Chargers defense has struggled at home this season, allowing 21.3 ppg compared to just 14 ppg on the road. The Bucs dumped 40 on them on Sunday, the Ravens took them for 30, and the Bengals scored 27. They have gotten progressively worse as the season has gone on. The Chargers have scored exactly 17 points in all of their last 3 games. They have struggled lately losing 3 of their last 4 games, but I think Jim Harbaugh will get the offense back on track in this one after they got embarrassed in their last matchup. The over is 4-3 in Denver road games this season as well as 4-1 in LA’s last 5 home games. This is one of those very low totals where it just doesn’t take much to get there. Especially indoors in perfect conditions with two field goal kickers making 90% and 93% of their kicks. Take the over on Thursday Night Football
Broncos vs. Chargers Prediction: Over 41.5