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

Updated Dec. 19, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Denver Broncos (9-5) will be aiming to extend a four-game winning streak against the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6). Despite that, the Chargers are slim favorites (-2). The predicted point total for the matchup is 42.

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Chargers vs. Broncos Odds & Betting Lines

Chargers vs. Broncos Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Broncos (+2)
  
• 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 holds a 3-2 record against Los Angeles in their last five matchups.
• Over their last five head-to-head contests, Denver has racked up 103 points, while Los Angeles has tallied 86.

Los Angeles Betting Info

• In 14 Los Angeles games this year, it has 10 wins against the spread.
• The Chargers have an ATS record of 6-1 when playing as at least 2-point favorites this season.
• Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to gone over the point total in 35.7% of its contests this year (five times over 14 games with a set point total).
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Chargers have won 80% of the time (8-2).
• The Chargers have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 58.7%.

Chargers Stats

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

• Justin Herbert has thrown for 2,959 yards, 16 touchdowns and two interceptions this year. He is averaging 211.4 yards per game and 7.4 per attempt, while completing 63.9% of his passes.
• In addition to his passing stats, Herbert also has 224 rushing yards (third on the Chargers), with two rushing touchdowns.
• 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.
• Quentin Johnston has eight touchdown catches this season (fifth in the NFL), and has 34 catches for 459 yards on 63 targets, while averaging 2.8 catches and 38.3 yards per game.
• Josh Palmer has 32 catches for 502 yards and one touchdown. He's been targeted 53 times in the passing game, and averages 2.5 receptions and 38.6 yards in 13 games played.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Daiyan Henley has 126 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and one sack in 2024. His tackle total leads the Chargers and is eighth in the NFL.
• Derwin James has 3.5 sacks (fifth on the Chargers) to go with 7.0 TFL, 83 tackles, and one interception.
• Elijah Molden has totaled three interceptions and has added 68 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and seven passes defended.
• Tuli Tuipulotu has 35 tackles, 9.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

Denver Betting Info

• Denver is 11-3-0 against the spread this season.
• The Broncos have been underdogs by 2 points or more seven times this year and are 4-3 ATS in those games.
• Games involving Denver have hit the over on eight occasions this year.
• The Broncos have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
• The implied probability of a win by the Broncos based on the moneyline is 45.5%.

Broncos Stats

Denver's Key Players

Offense

• Bo Nix is averaging 6.4 passing yards per attempt (29th in the NFL) and 212.3 yards per game this year, completing 63.6% of his passes on the way to 2,972 total yards, 20 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) and 11 interceptions through 14 games.
• 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 put together a 2024 campaign that includes 66 catches for 878 yards and six receiving touchdowns over 13 games played. He has been on the receiving end of 113 targets and is averaging 5.1 receptions per game.
• Javonte Williams has rushed for four touchdowns this year, and has totaled 461 rushing yards (32.9 per game and 3.5 per carry).
• Williams has helped out in the receiving game, picking up 267 receiving yards (19.1 per game) on 40 catches (2.9 per game), while being targeted 53 times. He is trying for his first receiving touchdown.
• Jaleel McLaughlin has 388 rushing yards (second on the Broncos) and one rushing touchdown, while averaging 27.7 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt.
• McLaughlin has also caught 20 passes for 60 yards (10th on the Broncos), with two receiving touchdowns. He's been targeted 23 times and averages 4.3 yards per game.

Defense

• In 2024, Nik Bonitto has amassed 11.5 sacks to go with 14.0 TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception over 14 games. He ranks third in the NFL in sacks.
• Brandon Jones has 2.0 TFL, 91 tackles, and three interceptions.
• Zach Allen has 49 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and five sacks in the 2024 campaign.
• Cody Barton's season stats include 88 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games. He is second on the Broncos in tackles.

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