Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Prediction & Picks - NFL

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Prediction:

 

Los Angeles Chargers +12.5

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 by Matt Lowrimore in NFL Picks

Another one of the Week 18 NFL games on Sunday will see the Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Broncos and the Chargers.

Los Angeles enters this game with a record of 11-5, having most recently lost to the Houston Texans in week 17 by a score of 20-16. The Chargers’ offense had a total of 275 yards, while its defense allowed 362 yards. Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 236 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also leading the team in rushing with 37 yards.

As for Denver, they enter this game with a record of 13-3, having most recently beaten the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17 by a score of 20-13. The Broncos’ offense had a total of 303 yards, while its defense allowed 139 yards. Quarterback Bo Nix threw for 182 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while running back RJ Harvey led the team in rushing with 42 yards.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Form

Table

Teams % P W D L
2
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
0.824 17 14 0 3
9
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
0.647 17 11 0 6

Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos Latest Matches

Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers Latest matches
L W W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 27, 2025 - NFL

Houston Texans
20 :  16
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
34 :  17
Dallas Cowboys

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
16 :  13
Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 8, 2025 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
19 :  22
Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
14 :  31
Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
6 :  35
Jacksonville Jaguars
L W W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 27, 2025 - NFL

Houston Texans
20 :  16
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 8, 2025 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
19 :  22
Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
14 :  31
Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 9, 2025 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
10 :  25
Los Angeles Chargers

Oct 23, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
10 :  37
Los Angeles Chargers

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

Indianapolis Colts
38 :  24
Los Angeles Chargers
L W W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
34 :  17
Dallas Cowboys

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
16 :  13
Kansas City Chiefs

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
6 :  35
Jacksonville Jaguars

Nov 2, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
27 :  20
Tennessee Titans

Oct 12, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
29 :  27
Miami Dolphins

Sep 28, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
18 :  21
New York Giants
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Latest matches
W W W W L W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 25, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
20 :  13
Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars
34 :  20
Denver Broncos

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Green Bay Packers
26 :  34
Denver Broncos

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
24 :  17
Las Vegas Raiders

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
27 :  26
Washington Commanders

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Kansas City Chiefs
19 :  22
Denver Broncos
W W W W W L
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars
34 :  20
Denver Broncos

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Green Bay Packers
26 :  34
Denver Broncos

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Kansas City Chiefs
19 :  22
Denver Broncos

Nov 6, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
7 :  10
Denver Broncos

Oct 26, 2025 - NFL

Dallas Cowboys
24 :  44
Denver Broncos

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

New York Giants
32 :  33
Denver Broncos
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Dec 25, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
20 :  13
Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
24 :  17
Las Vegas Raiders

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
27 :  26
Washington Commanders

Nov 2, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
18 :  15
Houston Texans

Oct 12, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
13 :  11
New York Jets

Oct 5, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
21 :  17
Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Chargers against Denver Broncos : Head to Head (H2H)

Los Angeles Chargers

67 %

Draw

0 %

Denver Broncos

33 %

Sep 21, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
20 :  23
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 19, 2024 - NFL

Denver Broncos
27 :  34
Los Angeles Chargers

Oct 13, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
23 :  16
Denver Broncos

Dec 31, 2023 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
9 :  16
Denver Broncos

Dec 10, 2023 - NFL

Denver Broncos
24 :  7
Los Angeles Chargers

Oct 17, 2022 - NFL

Denver Broncos
16 :  19
Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers - Denver Broncos Key Points

  1. Los Angeles is averaging 22.8 points per game
  2. Los Angeles is 5-2 SU on the road
  3. Denver is averaging 23.9 points per game
  4. Denver is 7-1 SU at home

Our Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Prediction

Denver is the double-digit favorite in this game; however, Los Angeles looks to be the best betting option. The Chargers have already announced that their quarterback, Justin Herbert, will not play against the Broncos. That means their backup quarterback, Trey Lance, will be the new starter.

Not having Herbert is a slight concern, but the Broncos are not known for blowing teams out. Denver just beat a hobbled Kansas City team, which was without Patrick Mahomes, by seven points, and has generally won their games by less than two touchdowns.

Los Angeles also still has a solid defense, which could slow down the Broncos’ offense considerably. For that reason, our Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers prediction is: Los Angeles Chargers +12.5.

Prediction:

 

Los Angeles Chargers +12.5

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