The Los Angeles Chargers (5-10) and Denver Broncos (7-8) meet Sunday for a Week 17 matchup at Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Chargers vs. Broncos odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Chargers are coming off a heartbreaking 24-22 loss at home against the Buffalo Bills last Saturday, covering the 13-point number as the Under (44) connected. L.A. has lost 3 in a row, although the offense has seen a slight uptick with 21.5 PPG in the past 2 games since QB Easton Stick took over for the injured QB Justin Herbert (finger).
The Broncos were stunned 26-23 at home as 7-point favorites on Christmas Eve night against the lowly New England Patriots. Denver has dropped 2 straight, and 3 of the past 4 games, putting its playoff hopes on life support. The Broncos are also 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games overall.
These teams met at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in Week 14, with the Broncos coming away with a 24-7 win as 3-point underdogs as the Under (46) connected. That’s the game Herbert was knocked out with a broken finger on his throwing hand.