Denver Broncos (9-5) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8-6)
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers December 19 2024 – The importance of the NFL week 16 has brought us such a thrilling matchup at SoFi Stadium, in which Denver Broncos, who have a pretty good standing of 9-5, take on Los Angeles Chargers, who are just behind at 8-6. Every match and each touchdown, as well as the entire playoff bracket, gains importance and that is why this hour-long contest on the 19th of December Thursday becomes essential in the light of its consecutive matches for the playoffs.
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers December 19 2024 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where: | SoFi Stadium |
| TV: | AMZN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Broncos | +175 | +4.5 (-120) | Over 42 (-120) |
| Chargers | -210 | -4.5 (-120) | Under 42 (-120) |
The Broncos come into this game as the underdogs, but their recent performance ATS shows they might cover. The Chargers have been given 4.5 points, and they will have to use their home ground and their defense if they want to prove those odds.
Bo Nix QB vs. Justin Herbert QB
In his 14 games with the Broncos, Bo Nix, who is their quarterback, has managed to complete 20 passes out of 11 attempts while managing to pass for a total of 2,972 yards and maintaining a completion rate of 63.6%. This season, Nix’s poise and accuracy under pressure has stood out, forming part of the pillars on which Denver’s offensive strategy has been based. Despite this, some concerns can be raised regarding his sacking statistics; he was sacked 20 times which may be an issue for his performance against the Charger’s aggressive defense.
On the other side, Washington quarterback Justin Herbert has also played 14 games, amassing 2,959 passing yards, while completing 63.9% of his completions which is slightly better. Herbert’s through careful bouncing of the ball returns 2 interceptions and a passer rating of 97.5 which also is better. The stakes will be high for him since he’ll be against a Broncos defense that has been suspect in its secondary.
Broncos’ Ground and Air Attack: Recent Form
The Denver Broncos had great offensive play in their two previous games with Javonte Williams and Courtland Sutton playing a huge role. Williams’ hard running was instrumental in the convincing victory over Indianapolis while Sutton’s important catches sealed the win against Cleveland. How they fare against the Chargers inconsistent defense will be important in the next game.
Chargers’ Offensive Strategy: Ground and Reception
In recent games, the Los Angeles Chargers have performed at different levels. Gus Edwards has remained consistent but hasn’t provided explosive plays which may prove worrying against the defense of the Denver team. On the other hand, Ladd McConkey’s quickness as a receiver was on full display against the Kansas City Chiefs where he was exceptional after the catch. Their ability to combine these tactics effectively is going to be important against the Broncos.
Denver Broncos Betting Trends
Denver are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver’s last 10 games.
Denver are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Denver are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against LA Chargers.
Denver are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
LA Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Chargers’ last 16 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Chargers’ last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Chargers’ last 11 games when playing at home against Denver.
LA Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Previews
It should make for a great matchup between the Broncos’ relatively impressive betting record in recent games and the Chargers’ home advantage. Although everybody considers the Broncos as the weakest link in this fight, they have the capability to surprise many and with the scores possibly being high, they could win.
With the information and the past games in mind, placing bets on the Broncos with certain spreads and the over may turn out to be very favorable as all the requisite factors are present. Likewise, there could be value in prop bets placed on the quarterbacks’ passing yards due to the weak defense both teams appear to have.
Score Prediction: Broncos 24, Chargers 21.
