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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.

Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers Form

Table

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

Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers Latest Matches

Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Latest matches
W W W W L W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 25, 2025 - NFL

Kansas City Chiefs
13 :  20
Denver Broncos

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
20 :  34
Jacksonville Jaguars

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
34 :  26
Green Bay Packers

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
17 :  24
Denver Broncos

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Washington Commanders
26 :  27
Denver Broncos

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

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

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
20 :  34
Jacksonville Jaguars

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
34 :  26
Green Bay Packers

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
22 :  19
Kansas City Chiefs

Nov 6, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
10 :  7
Las Vegas Raiders

Oct 26, 2025 - NFL

Denver Broncos
44 :  24
Dallas Cowboys

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

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

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Dec 25, 2025 - NFL

Kansas City Chiefs
13 :  20
Denver Broncos

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
17 :  24
Denver Broncos

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Washington Commanders
26 :  27
Denver Broncos

Nov 2, 2025 - NFL

Houston Texans
15 :  18
Denver Broncos

Oct 12, 2025 - NFL

New York Jets
11 :  13
Denver Broncos

Oct 5, 2025 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
17 :  21
Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers Latest matches
L W W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 27, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
16 :  20
Houston Texans

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Dallas Cowboys
17 :  34
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Kansas City Chiefs
13 :  16
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 8, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
22 :  19
Philadelphia Eagles

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
31 :  14
Las Vegas Raiders

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

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

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 27, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
16 :  20
Houston Texans

Dec 8, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
22 :  19
Philadelphia Eagles

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
31 :  14
Las Vegas Raiders

Nov 9, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
25 :  10
Pittsburgh Steelers

Oct 23, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
37 :  10
Minnesota Vikings

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

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

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Dallas Cowboys
17 :  34
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Kansas City Chiefs
13 :  16
Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars
35 :  6
Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 2, 2025 - NFL

Tennessee Titans
20 :  27
Los Angeles Chargers

Oct 12, 2025 - NFL

Miami Dolphins
27 :  29
Los Angeles Chargers

Sep 28, 2025 - NFL

New York Giants
21 :  18
Los Angeles Chargers

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

Denver Broncos

33 %

Los Angeles Chargers

67 %

Sep 21, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
23 :  20
Denver Broncos

Dec 19, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
34 :  27
Denver Broncos

Oct 13, 2024 - NFL

Denver Broncos
16 :  23
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 31, 2023 - NFL

Denver Broncos
16 :  9
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 10, 2023 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
7 :  24
Denver Broncos

Oct 17, 2022 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
19 :  16
Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos - Los Angeles Chargers 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 Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers 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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