Broncos at Chargers 10/17/22- NFL Picks and Betting Odds
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers
NFL: 8:15 PM EST
Oct. 17, 2022
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : LAC -4.5 ; O/U 45.5
The Denver Broncos go back on the road this week to Inglewood, CA for a matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Denver comes into Los Angeles one game under .500 at 2-3 overall following a 3 point overtime loss to Indianapolis a week ago. Offensively Denver chewed up 375 total yards of offense but turned the ball over two times and converted only two third down conversions to score nine points in the loss.
Russell Wilson continued to struggle as the Denver quarterback completing only 21 of 39 passes for 274 yards and two interceptions. Melvin Gordon III led the way on the ground for Denver with 54 yards on 15 carries and Courtland Sutton added 74 yards on five receptions.
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The Los Angeles Chargers return home this week one game above .500 riding a two game win streak after a 2 point victory in Cleveland. Defensively Los Angeles struggled a bit allowing 443 total yards of offense but forced one turnover and shut the Browns out in the fourth quarter to get the victory.
Justin Herbert led the way for the Los Angeles offense completing 22 of 34 passes for 228 yards and one score. Austin Ekeler led all ball carriers with 173 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries and Joshua Kelly added 49 yards and one score as well. Mike Williams led all Los Angeles receivers with 134 yards on 10 catches.
Recent Betting Trends:
Broncos are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Chargers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC West.
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -4.5
Los Angeles comes into this game playing the better football as of late and will ride that momentum through Monday. Look for Los Angeles to control this game against a well below average Denver team. The Los Angeles offense will overwhelm Denver leading to the win and cover for the chargers. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Chargers win and cover 31-14.