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Broncos vs. Chargers Betting Picks - Free NFL Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Week 18

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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, January 8th, 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Chargers @ Broncos

The Chargers take on the Broncos on Sunday, January 8th at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) vs. Denver Broncos (4-12)
  • Date: Sunday, January 8th, 2023
  • Time: 4:25 PM ET
  • Venue: Empower Field at Mile High

 

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Los Angeles Chargers - NFL Betting Analysis

This week, the Chargers will look to keep things rolling after picking up a non-conference win over the Los Angeles Rams (31-10). Besides winning straight up, the Chargers also came away with an ATS win as the -6.5 point favorite. On their way to picking up a 21-point win, Los Angeles held a 14-point lead heading into the 4th quarter at 24-10. Through 16 games, the Chargers have an ATS record of 10-5-1. So far, they have an over-under record of 6-9-1. This week's betting total of 40.0 is lower than the line in their previous games.

As the Chargers prepare to take on Denver, they are ranked 13th ranked offense at 22.7 points per game. This week, the team is matched up against the league's 10th-ranked scoring defense. In the passing game, the Chargers will need to be on top of their game, as they are matched up against a Denver defense that has been tough on opposing quarterbacks. On the ground, Los Angeles figures to continue to struggle, as they are the 30th-ranked team in rush yards per game.

 

Denver Broncos - NFL Betting Analysis

This week, the Denver Broncos are hoping to get back in the win column after falling 27-24 to the Kansas City Chiefs. The loss was costly, as it came against an AFC West opponent. In terms of betting, Denver covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs. In terms of the over-under, the teams combined for 51 points, which surpassed the betting line of 46. In the losing effort, the Broncos blew a 4-point lead heading into the 4th quarter, as Kansas City outscored them by 7 in the final period. Through 16 games, the Broncos have an ATS record of 7-9. So far, they have an over-under record of 5-11. This week's betting total of 40.0 is right in line with their previous games.

As the Broncos prepare to take on Los Angeles, they are ranked 32nd in points per game at 16.0. Look for the team to put together a strong offensive performance vs a Chargers defense giving up 22.1 points per game. This week, look for the Broncos to struggle in the passing game, as not only have they struggled to move the ball through the air, but they are facing a secondary ranked 11th in passer rating allowed. On the ground, the Broncos' offense is averaging 108.1 yards per game and are 28th in rushing touchdowns.

 

Today's NFL Betting Pick - Chargers vs. Broncos

Los Angeles comes into the game looking to continue their recent success over Denver, as they have won 2 of their last 3 matchups. The two teams have combined to average 41.0 points per game in their last 3 meetings. The Chargers will be looking to pick up yet another win over the Broncos as they picked up a 19-16 win at home in week 6. Although the Chargers came away with the win, the Broncos covered the spread as +3.0 point underdogs. Last year's meetings between the teams resulted in a split, with the Broncos winning by a score of 28-13 and the Chargers by a margin of 34-13.

The Denver Broncos have performed well vs the spread in recent games, going 2-1. The Chargers' offense has averaged 22.0 points per game over the 3 most recent meetings with Denver, compared to the Broncos at 19.0.

Los Angeles has put together a record of 3-0 over their past 3 games. This also includes going 2-0-1 ATS and an over-under mark of 0-2-1

Across their last 3 road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 1-2. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 21.67 points per game.

Across their previous 3 regular season games, the Broncos have a straight-up record of just 1-2. In these games, they have gone just 2-1 vs the spread while posting an over-under mark of 3-0.

Although Denver has a straight-up record of 1-2 in their last 3 home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-1. The team averaged 22.67 points per game in these games.

Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Broncos 3.0

Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 40.0



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