The Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) visit Empower Field at Mile High to take on the Denver Broncos (4-12) on Jan. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25pm EST in Denver.
The Chargers are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -3 (-120).
The Chargers vs. Broncos Over/Under is 40 total points for the game.
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Chargers vs. Broncos Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Chargers will win this Week 18 game with 64.0% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Chargers will cover the spread this Week 18 with 54.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Chargers and Broncos, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Chargers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Chargers players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Gerald Everett has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+6.15 Units / 72% ROI)
- Justin Herbert has hit the Completions Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+5.75 Units / 33% ROI)
- Mike Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Justin Herbert has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 11 of his last 16 games (+4.70 Units / 23% ROI)
- Justin Herbert has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+4.35 Units / 26% ROI)
Best Broncos Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Broncos players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Chase Edmonds has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- Russell Wilson has hit the TD Passes Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+7.75 Units / 32% ROI)
- Russell Wilson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 41% ROI)
- Russell Wilson has hit the Pass Attempts Over in his last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 89% ROI)
- Chase Edmonds has hit the Receptions Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.60 Units / 43% ROI)
Chargers Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 games (+11.05 Units / 85% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have covered the 2Q Spread in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.35 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+9.75 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+7.85 Units / 65% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.85 Units / 43% ROI)
Broncos Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Denver Broncos have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+9.90 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Denver Broncos have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 58% ROI)
Chargers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Chargers have gone 10-5 (+4.5 Units / 25.79% ROI).
- Chargers are 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 5.86% ROI
- Chargers are 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -27.84% ROI
- Chargers are 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / ROI
Broncos Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Broncos have gone 7-9 (-3.05 Units / -17.18% ROI).
- Broncos are 4-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.75 Units / -48.76% ROI
- Broncos are 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / -40.51% ROI
- Broncos are 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 31.34% ROI
Los Angeles Chargers: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Broncos
The Chargers are 6-1 (.857) when averaging more than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .532.
The Chargers are 5-3 (.625) on the road this season — tied for 6th-best in NFL; League Avg: .440.
The Chargers are 3-1 (.750) when rushing for more than 100 yards this season — tied for 9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .593.
The Chargers are 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 3 explosive runs this season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .570.
Denver Broncos: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers
The Broncos are winless (0-8) on the road this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .440.
The Broncos are 2-10 (.167) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .492.