Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction & Betting Tips - NFL

Prediction published on 25/11/2023, 14:34  by Joseph King | Modified on 25/11/2023 at 15:22 in NFL Prediction

Week 12 in the 2023/24 NFL season sees the LA Chargers in desperate need of a win when they host the AFC North leading Baltimore Ravens. The Chargers are 4-6 on the year and have sunk to the bottom of the AFC West division. This is essentially a ‘must win’ spot here if they are to retain any hope of qualifying for the playoffs. Los Angeles couldn’t hold on to a late fourth-quarter lead against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday and ultimately fell to a 23-20 defeat. The loss was their second in a row and fourth in the last six games. The result has Brandon Staley on the hot seat as his team drops to 4-6 on the year and sits fourth in the AFC West. LA has one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league in Justin Herbert but are let down by one of the worst performing defenses. The hosts are giving up 5.8 yards per play to their opponent, the fifth most in the NFL.

Baltimore’s fine season continues as they look to increase their lead atop the AFC North. The Ravens are 8-3 following a 34-20 home win over the Bengals last weekend, putting them just clear of the 7-3 Browns in second. The Ravens have separated themselves as one of the AFC’s best teams and look to be real contenders for a Super Bowl run. They’re currently the fourth betting favorites according to the oddsmakers, coming in behind the 49ers, Eagles and Chiefs. Baltimore will be seeking their sixth win from the last seven games as well as their fifth road victory. They’re powered by a rock-solid that has allowed the fewest opponent yards per play (4.2) and the second fewest points per game (16.1).