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The Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) take on a familiar opponent when they host the Denver Broncos (2-3) on Monday, October 17, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in an AFC West showdown.
The Chargers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-5.5), versus the Broncos. The over/under for this game is 45.5 points.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
- Game Day: Monday, October 17, 2022
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | -5.5 | -109 | -111 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | -236 | +194 |
Betting Insights for Chargers
- The Chargers are 4-1-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Chargers are 1-1 against the spread.
- Chargers games have gone over the point total on three of five occasions (60%).
Stats & Insights for Chargers
- The Chargers rank 23rd in total defense this season (368.2 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on offense, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 390.4 total yards per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-five scoring defense that ranks third-worst in the NFL (27.2 points allowed per game), the Chargers have played better on offense, ranking eighth in the NFL by putting up 24.4 points per game.
- The Chargers rank 20th in pass defense this season (237.8 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 291.2 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Chargers rank 22nd in the NFL with 99.2 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 25th in rushing yards allowed per contest (130.4).
- The Chargers are putting up a 39.1% third-down percentage offensively this year (18th in NFL), and they are giving up a 41.7% third-down conversion rate (19th) on defense.
- In addition to 6.3 yards per play allowed on defense, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL, the Chargers have posted the 10th-ranked yards-per-play average on offense (5.9).
- With six forced turnovers (19th in NFL) against four turnovers committed (fourth in NFL), the Chargers (+2) have the seventh-ranked turnover margin in the NFL.
Chargers’ Best Players
- Justin Herbert: 1,478 PASS YDS / 295.6 YPG / 66.5% / 10 TD / 2 INT
- Austin Ekeler: 61 CAR / 313 YDS / 62.6 YPG / 3 TD / 31 REC / 214 YDS / 42.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Joshua Kelley: 23 CAR / 104 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 1 TD / 7 REC / 56 YDS / 11.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Mike Williams: 28 REC / 392 YDS / 78.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Gerald Everett: 17 REC / 213 YDS / 42.6 YPG / 2 TD
- Khalil Mack: 17 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK
- Derwin James: 45 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 PD
- Bryce Callahan: 16 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 4 PD
Betting Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos is 1-4-0 against the spread this year.
- One of the Broncos’ five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos’ defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 289 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 343.6 total yards per game, which ranks 18th.
- Offensively, the Broncos are bottom-five, posting only 15 points per game (second-worst). On the bright side, they are dominating on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 16 points per contest (fourth-best).
- The Broncos’ pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 176.6 passing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 231 passing yards per game, which ranks 19th.
- From an offensive perspective, the Broncos are accumulating 112.6 rushing yards per contest (19th-ranked). They rank 15th in the NFL on defense (112.4 rushing yards given up per game).
- The Broncos rank third-worst in third-down conversion percentage (30.6%), but they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh in the NFL with a 31.2% third-down rate allowed.
- From an offensive angle, the Broncos are generating 5.7 yards per play (16th-ranked). They rank seventh in the NFL defensively (5.2 yards surrendered per play).
- After forcing six turnovers (19th in NFL) and turning the ball over six times (10th in NFL) this season, the Broncos sport the 17th-ranked turnover margin of 0.
Best Players for Broncos
- Russell Wilson: 1,254 PASS YDS / 250.8 YPG / 59.4% / 4 TD / 3 INT / 17 CAR / 73 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Melvin Gordon III: 52 CAR / 193 YDS / 38.6 YPG / 1 TD / 11 REC / 98 YDS / 19.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Courtland Sutton: 29 REC / 417 YDS / 83.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Jerry Jeudy: 14 REC / 236 YDS / 47.2 YPG / 2 TD
- Bradley Chubb: 17 TKL / 4 TFL / 5.5 SACK / 1 PD
- Josey Jewell: 30 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK
- Caden Sterns: 20 TKL / 2 INT / 4 PD
