Broncos vs. Chargers Predictions and Odds - Jan 2, 2022

The Los Angeles Chargers take on the Denver Broncos in NFL Week 17 action at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, starting at 4:05PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Broncos vs. Chargers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Broncos vs. Chargers?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Broncos-Chargers NFL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Chargers a 79% chance of winning against the Broncos.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Chargers are -7.5 favorites versus the Broncos, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Broncos (+7.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Chargers at -350, which means you can risk $350 to win $100, for a total payout of $450, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Broncos at +300, where you can bet $100 to profit $300, earning a total payout of $400, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 45.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Broncos and Chargers are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 45.5 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Broncos vs. Chargers

• Spread: Chargers -7.5 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Chargers Win at -350 with DraftKings Sportsbook (79% probability)
• Over/Under: Under 45.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Broncos vs. Chargers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. LA Chargers at SoFi Stadium this Sunday has the Chargers winning 26-18.

Use our interactive widget below to see the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of this week's Broncos-Chargers matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Broncos vs. Chargers Player Props

Who will score the first touchdown in Broncos vs. Chargers? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Broncos and Chargers, as well as projected player stats.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Los Angeles' Austin Ekeler is most likely to score the first TD in Broncos vs. Chargers.

DimersBOT gives Ekeler a 14.3% chance of scoring the first TD at SoFi Stadium, while the Chargers RB is a 52.2% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Denver Broncos

• Melvin Gordon: 10.6% probability
• Javonte Williams: 9.5% probability
• Courtland Sutton: 5.0% probability
• Noah Fant: 4.3% probability
• Albert Okwuegbunam: 3.9% probability

Los Angeles Chargers

• Austin Ekeler: 14.3% probability
• Keenan Allen: 8.9% probability
• Mike Williams: 8.0% probability
• Justin Jackson: 6.3% probability
• Stephen Anderson: 5.3% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Denver Broncos

• Melvin Gordon: 42.7% probability
• Javonte Williams: 38.9% probability
• Courtland Sutton: 24.8% probability
• Noah Fant: 22.5% probability
• Albert Okwuegbunam: 19.5% probability

Los Angeles Chargers

• Austin Ekeler: 52.2% probability
• Keenan Allen: 36.9% probability
• Mike Williams: 35.2% probability
• Justin Jackson: 27.5% probability
• Stephen Anderson: 24.1% probability

Projected Box Score

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Broncos' Drew Lock is projected for 218 passing yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns. The Chargers' Justin Herbert is expected to throw for 244 yards and 2.0 TDs.

Broncos Starting QB

• Drew Lock: 218 Passing Yards, 1.1 Passing TDs

Chargers Starting QB

• Justin Herbert: 244 Passing Yards, 2.0 Passing TDs

Broncos Rushing

• Melvin Gordon: 58 Rushing Yards, 0.4 TDs
• Javonte Williams: 56 Rushing Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Drew Lock: 9 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs

Chargers Rushing

• Austin Ekeler: 53 Rushing Yards, 0.4 TDs
• Justin Jackson: 37 Rushing Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Justin Herbert: 23 Rushing Yards, 0.2 TDs

Broncos Receiving

• Courtland Sutton: 56 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Noah Fant: 46 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Diontae Spencer: 29 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Albert Okwuegbunam: 27 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Kendall Hinton: 27 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs

Chargers Receiving

• Keenan Allen: 70 Receiving Yards, 0.4 TDs
• Mike Williams: 52 Receiving Yards, 0.4 TDs
• Austin Ekeler: 37 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Stephen Anderson: 36 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Jalen Guyton: 31 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Broncos vs. Chargers on Sunday January 2, 2022.

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Broncos vs. Chargers 2022 Game Info

When do the Chargers play the Broncos?

• Date: Sunday January 2, 2022
• Time: 4:05PM EST / 1:05PM PST
• Venue: SoFi Stadium

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