Broncos vs. Chargers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Thursday Night Football
The Los Angeles Chargers will look to halt their mini losing streak tonight when they host the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Can Justin Herbert and the Chargers bounce back and improve their playoff seeding on Thursday Night Football? Matt McCuen provides his pick against the spread for Broncos vs. Chargers on TNF.
Matt McCuen - December 19, 2024, 12:17 PM EST
4 minBroncos vs. Chargers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Thursday Night Football
The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers will meet from the City of Angels on Thursday Night Football. Tonight will be a battle of two playoff-hopeful teams. The winner of this game will significantly improve their odds of punching a postseason ticket.
Denver pulls into this game with a record of 9-5. Few teams in the NFL have been a bigger surprise than the Broncos. Head coach Sean Payton has done an outstanding job since taking over this franchise. Last season, Payton’s team posted an 8-9 record.
Denver has not reached the postseason since 2015, the year they won the Super Bowl. The Broncos currently hold the sixth seed in the AFC, and they've won four consecutive games.
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Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Odds
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 19, 2024
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
Rookie signal-caller Bo Nix has been the main reason for the team’s success. Nix has thrown for 2,972 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Former North Carolina running back Javonte Williams has scampered for 461 yards and four touchdowns. Courtland Sutton leads the Broncos with 878 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Denver has allowed 17.6 points per game, tied with the Chargers for first in points allowed per game.
Los Angeles begins the contest with a record of 8-6. Year one has been a success so far in the Jim Harbaugh era. Harbaugh won the National Championship at Michigan a year ago and has won everywhere he has coached. The Chargers have adopted the Harbaugh mentality this season.
LA won just five games a year ago. The Chargers currently hold the final wildcard position in the AFC, with a two-game lead over the Indianapolis Colts. A win tonight would go a long way for the Chargers to cement their spot after dropping their last two games.
Former Oregon standout Justin Herbert leads the team with 2,959 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions. Gus Edwards will lead the Chargers ground game. Edwards has rushed for 297 yards and two touchdowns. Rookie Ladd McConkey has racked up a team-best 873 yards and five touchdowns. The Chargers defense ranks tied first in points allowed per game (17.6).
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Pick
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Tonight is the perfect bounce-back spot for LA.
After dropping two consecutive games, the Chargers desperately need a win tonight.
Denver is due for regression after winning four in a row, and they are in a tough spot on the road.
This game will come down to which quarterback can make more plays.
Herbert holds that advantage and will lead the Chargers to a much-needed win tonight.
