MNF Over/Under Prediction
The Chargers and Colts will wrap up Week 16 on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET. The total opened at 47.5 but has been bet down to 44.5 – is it smart to follow the line movement and take the under?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
481 Los Angeles Chargers (-4.5) at 482 Indianapolis Colts (+4.5); o/u 45.5
8:15 p.m. ET, Monday, December 26, 2022
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Chargers at Colts Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing the Chargers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Chargers DFS Spin
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said tests on Austin Ekeler’s shoulder came back negative. Whatever tests were conducted on Ekeler’s shoulder, the fact that they came back negative for anything significant is good. Ekeler briefly exited Sunday’s game against the Titans, but returned to the field to rush for 12-58-1 while also catching two passes for 12 yards. Ekeler should be good to go for next week’s matchup against the Colts and can be treated as a top-12 back.
Indianapolis Colts DFS Spin
Colts coach Jeff Saturday said Sam Ehlinger will be Nick Foles’ backup in Week 16, and that Matt Ryan would be inactive. Ehlinger has not played since Week 9’s disastrous 103-yard effort against the Patriots. Foles has in-game benching risk but Ehlinger offers little upside if he happens to get into the game. If you’re in a deep enough league to still want to roster Indy’s backup quarterback, that will likely be Ehlinger for the time being. The Colts seem to change their minds on their quarterback situation every other week.
Chargers at Colts Betting Trends
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings
Under is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 games overall
Under is 7-2 in Chargers last 9 Monday games
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games overall
Chargers at Colts Prediction:
The under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams and has also hit in seven of L.A.’s last nine games on Monday night. The under is also 4-1 in the Chargers’ last five conference games, is 5-2 in their last seven games overall and is 23-11-1 in their last 35 games played in the month of December. On the other side, the under is 8-0 in the Colts’ last eight games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game, is 11-3 in their last 14 games versus AFC opponents and is 4-1 in their last five games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous contest.
NFL WEEK 16 PREDICTION: CHARGERS/COLTS UNDER 44.5