The (5-10) will be aiming to end a three-game losing run against the (7-8). The Broncos are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but le s than a touchdown (currently -3). The predicted point total for the game is 37.5. Odds & Betting LinesBroncos vs Chargers Betting Information updated as of December 27, 2023, 12:34 PM ET.FavoriteSpreadFavorite Spread OddsUnderdog Spread OddsTotalOver Total OddsUnder Total OddsBroncos-3-112-10837.5-112-108ADVERTISEMENT Broncos vs. Chargers Prediction & PickPick ATS: Denver (-3)Pick OU: Over (37.5)Prediction: Denver 26 - Los Angeles 21How to Watch Denver vs. Los AngelesGame Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023Time: 4:25 PM ETVenue: Empower Field at Mile HighLocation: Denver, ColoradoTV: Watch on CBSBroncos vs. Chargers Recent MatchupsIn their past five head-to-head bouts, Denver has defeated Los Angeles four times.Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Denver has racked up 114 points, while Los Angeles has accumulated 87.Denver Betting InfoAgainst the spread, Denver is 5-9-1 this year.The Broncos have been favored by 3 points or more this NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey season four times and failed to cover in all four.Denver contests this year have hit the over 46.7% of the time (seven times in 15 games with a set point total).When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Broncos are 3-4, earning a win 42.9% of the time.In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with Mark Gilbert Jersey odds of -155 or shorter, Denver has a 1-3 record (winning only 25% of its games).Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Broncos' implied win probability is 60.8%.Broncos StatsStatAverage (Total)RankPa s yards187.5 (2,812)25Rush yards110.7 (1,661)14Points scored21.8 (327)16Pa s yards against235.1 (3,527)24Rush yards against141.1 (2,116)31Points allowed25.1 (377)29Denver's Key PlayersOffenseRu sell Wilson has 3,070 pa sing yards, 26 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and eight interceptions this year. He has completed 66.4% of his pa ses, averaging 204.7 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt.He has added 341 rushing yards (22.7 per game) and three touchdowns on the ground. has 58 receptions for 770 yards and 10 TDs. In 15 games, he is averaging 3.9 catches and 51.3 yards per game.Through 14 games, has picked up 701 rushing yards, averaging 50.1 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.Williams has totaled 37 receptions on 46 targets for 168 yards, with two receiving TDs. has 48 catches for 625 yards and one touchdown. He's been targeted 75 times in the pa sing game, and averages 3.4 receptions and 44.6 yards in 14 games played.DefenseOver on defense, has 151 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two sacks in 2023. His tackle total leads the Broncos and is fourth Zach Banner Jersey in the NFL.Jonathon Cooper has 67 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and one interception this season. has collected 90 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks this year. has 5.0 sacks (third on the Broncos) to go along with his 8.0 TFL and 52 tackles on the season.Los Angeles Betting InfoLos Angeles is 5-9-1 against the spread this year.The Chargers have been underdogs by 3 points or more four times this year and covered the spread once.This season, Los Angeles games have hit the over five times.The Chargers have been listed as the underdog six times this season and have failed to win any of those games.Los Angeles has been at least a +130 moneyline underdog four times this season, but lost all of those games.The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 43.5% chance of a victory for the Chargers.Chargers StatsStatAverage (Total)RankPa s yards233.8 (3,507)13Rush yards95.9 (1,438)24Points scored21.7 (325)18Pa s yards against259.3 (3,889)30Rush yards against113.3 (1,700)17Points allowed24.6 (369)26Los Angeles' Key PlayersOffenseSo far this year, has 108 receptions (second in the NFL) for 1,243 yards (seventh in the NFL) with seven receiving touchdowns. He has been targeted 150 times and averages 8.3 catches per game in 13 games played. has scored five rushing touchdowns, while totaling 571 rushing yards (3.7 per carry and 47.6 per game).Ekeler has added 43 receptions (3.6 per game) for 394 yards Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey (32.8 per game) with one receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 64 times in the pa sing game.So far this season, Josh Palmer has caught 32 pa ses for 537 receiving yards with two touchdowns in the pa sing game. He has been targeted 51 total times and is averaging 3.6 receptions per game over nine games played. has 46 catches for 376 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He averages 3.5 yards per game in 13 games and has been targeted 60 times.DefenseKhalil Mack has 62 tackles, 16.0 TFL, 15 sacks, and eight pa ses defended in 2023.Kenneth Murray's stats include one interception as well as 107 tackles, 7.0 TFL, three sacks, and four pa ses defended.Derwin James has 1.0 sack in addition to his 4.0 TFL, 106 tackles, and one interception.' season stats include 96 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in 13 games. He is third on the Terry Bradshaw Jersey Chargers in tackles.Dave Helman's NFL Coaching Spotlight ft. Los Angeles Chargers' Giff Smith | NFL on FOX Pod Within week 16's Coaching Spotlight brought to you by Verizon, "the Official Private Wirele s Network of the NFLs Coach to Coach communications," Dave Helman breaks down why Giff Smith stood out in the Los Angeles Chargers' tough lo s to the Buffalo Bills.

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