Chargers vs. Broncos 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 19

Updated Dec. 18, 2024 12:43 a.m. ET

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The Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) are small favorites (-2.5) over the Denver Broncos (9-5), despite the Broncos having won four games straight. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 42.

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Chargers vs. Broncos Odds & Betting Lines

Chargers vs Broncos Betting Information updated as of December 18, 2024, 12:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Chargers	-2.5	-115	-105	42	-110	-110

Chargers vs. Broncos Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Broncos (+2.5)
Pick OU: Under (42)
Prediction: Broncos 21 - Chargers 20

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Denver

Game Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California
TV: Amazon Prime Video
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Chargers vs. Broncos Recent Matchups

Denver has a 3-2 record against Los Angeles in their last five matchups.
Los Angeles has been outpaced by 17 points in its last five tilts versus Denver.

Los Angeles Betting Info

Los Angeles has 10 wins in 14 games versus the spread this season.
The Chargers have covered the spread four times this season (4-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
Los Angeles games this year have hit the over on five of 14 set point totals (35.7%).
The Chargers have won 80% of the time they have played as the moneyline favorite (8-2).
Looking at this contest's moneyline, the Chargers' implied win probability is 59.7%.

Chargers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	196.4 (2,749)	25
Rush yards	105.8 (1,481)	22
Points scored	21 (294)	20
Pass yards against	211.6 (2,962)	10
Rush yards against	125.1 (1,752)	19
Points allowed	17.6 (247)	1

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

Justin Herbert has 2,959 passing yards in 14 games this year, averaging 211.4 per game with a 63.9% completion percentage and 16 touchdowns against two interceptions.
He has added 224 rushing yards (16 per game) and two touchdowns on the ground.
Ladd McConkey's 873 receiving yards this season have come from 88 targets and 63 receptions. He's averaging 67.2 receiving yards and 4.8 catches per game, with five receiving touchdowns.
In the passing attack, Quentin Johnston, has contributed with 459 receiving yards and eight touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) after pulling down 34 balls on 63 targets. Per game, he's averaging 38.3 yards and 2.8 receptions over 12 games.
Josh Palmer has racked up 502 receiving yards and one touchdown with 32 catches on 53 targets. He's averaging 2.5 receptions and 38.6 yards per game.

Defense

On defense, Daiyan Henley has 126 tackles, six TFL, and one sack in 2024. His tackle total leads the Chargers and is eighth in the NFL.
Derwin James has intercepted one pass and has added 83 tackles, seven TFL, 3.5 sacks, and six passes defended.
Elijah Molden has recorded 68 tackles, two TFL, and three interceptions this year.
This season, Tuli Tuipulotu has 35 tackles, nine TFL, and 7.5 sacks.

Denver Betting Info

Denver is 11-3-0 against the spread this year.
The Broncos are 4-3 ATS when underdogs by 2.5 points or more this season.
This season, eight Denver games have gone over the point total.
The Broncos have been underdogs in seven games this season and won two (28.6%) of those contests.
The implied probability of a win by the Broncos based on the moneyline is 44.6%.

Broncos Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	202.7 (2,838)	23
Rush yards	108.4 (1,517)	20
Points scored	24 (336)	10
Pass yards against	216.7 (3,034)	16
Rush yards against	98.6 (1,380)	5
Points allowed	17.6 (247)	1

Denver's Key Players

Offense

In 14 games played this year, Bo Nix has amassed 2,972 passing yards, while throwing 20 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) against 11 interceptions and completing 63.6% of his passes.
He's added 327 yards on the ground (third on the Broncos), with four rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 23.4 yards per game and 4.4 per attempt.
Courtland Sutton has 878 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 66 receptions, while being targeted 113 times.
So far this season in 14 games, Javonte Williams has racked up 461 rushing yards (leading the Broncos) and scored four rushing touchdowns. He averages 32.9 yards per game and 3.5 per attempt (42nd in the NFL).
In addition to his rushing stats, Williams has grabbed 40 passes (on 53 targets) for 267 yards (fourth on the Broncos). He averages 19.1 yards per game.
Jaleel McLaughlin has scored one touchdown on the ground, while running for 388 total yards (4.5 per attempt and 27.7 per game).
McLaughlin has added 20 catches (1.4 per game) for 60 yards (4.3 per game) and two receiving touchdowns. He has been on the receiving end of 23 targets.

Defense

Nik Bonitto has recorded 11.5 sacks (first on the Broncos and third in the NFL) to go with 14 TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception through 14 games in 2024.
Brandon Jones' stat sheet includes three interceptions as well as 91 tackles, two TFL, and nine passes defended.
Zach Allen has 49 tackles, 12 TFL, and five sacks in the 2024 season.
Cody Barton's season stats include 88 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games. He is second on the Broncos in tackles.

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