The second meeting between a pair of AFC West teams will take place on Sunday. The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos. The Chargers come into the game with a 5-10 record, which is last place in the AFC West. The Chargers are coming off three straight losses, including a home loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Chargers vs. Broncos Picks
- Pick: Broncos -5.5.
For the Denver Broncos, they are 7-8 on the season. The Broncos have dropped back-to-back games. The most recent loss for Denver came at home to the New England Patriots.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Odds
Here are the Chargers vs. Broncos odds:
- Spread: Denver Broncos -5.5, Los Angeles Chargers +5.5
- Total: 39.5
- Moneyline: Denver Broncos -240, Los Angeles Chargers +200
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Information
Some information on the Los Angeles Chargers game against the Denver Broncos:
Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos
Location of the game: Empower Field at Mile High; Denver, CO
Date & Time: Sunday December 31st, 2023; 2:25 pm MST
How to Watch: CBS
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Betting Preview
When looking at the Denver Broncos player stats, many wonder how this team is even in a spot to compete for the postseason. Remember this is the one of 32 NFL teams that allowed 70 points in a single game this season. Sean Payton deserves the credit, but time is running out for them to reach the postseason.
The Broncos are scoring 21.8 points per game, and allowing teams to score 25.1. Keep in mind the points allowed had a 70 in there. Denver’s quarterback Russell WIlson has been just fine under center. The former Seahawks star has completed 297 passes on the season for over 3,000 yards. Wilson has 26 touchdown passes on the season and 8 interceptions. But he will not play this weekend due to a team decision.
Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy have been the top targets for the Broncos. They are over 100 combined receptions, with more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season. The run game has Javonte Williams take over the back field. Williams has 701 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Denver is looking to get back to .500 in this game. In NFL Week 18, the Broncos will head to Vegas to take on the Raiders.
The biggest question at this point is what will the Los Angeles Chargers do with their draft pick. The further they fall down the NFL standings, the higher their pick will be in the 2024 draft. The Chargers currently are tied with two teams, and ahead of four others in the standings.
Justin Herbert is out for the season. Keenan Allen is in danger of missing another guy, Austin Ekeler has been ineffective. With all that into account, the Chargers best player has been their kicker Cameron Dicker. Dicker the kicker has made 24 of his 25 field goal attempts in 2023.
The Chargers are 1-3 in December, with their lone win coming on December 3rd on the road at New England. In that game, they scored just two field goals. The Chargers will end their season at home on January 7th. In that game, they will host the Kansas City Chiefs.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Betting Picks
The Denver Broncos have a chance to stay alive with a win in this game. The only chance the Chargers have is to eliminate their divisional rival from playoff contention. The problem for the Chargers is they do not have much threat on the offensive side to keep up. Denver is not a super offensive team, but they should have no problem in this game.
The Broncos bounced back from a bad loss last week and beat the Chargers at home. When looking at the Chargers vs. Broncos odds – the final bet for this game is the Denver Broncos -5.5 over the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Pick: Broncos -5.5.
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