NFL Thursday Night Football Preview: Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers – Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Thursday Night Football action in the NFL is coming up soon between the Denver Broncos (9-5) and Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) on December 19 at 8:15 PM ET, taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Chargers are slight favorites at home with a point spread at -3.0 (-105).

Denver Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos have excellent momentum heading into their Thursday Night Football showdown, with a three-game win streak on the line. They recently defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32.

Their offense steadily produced 10 points or more for the second to the fourth quarters. Bo Nix had two interceptions, but that did not stop his success on the field. He completed 18 of 35 passes for 294 yards for a touchdown.

They put up 400 yards and allowed the Browns to get 552. They also had 19 first downs and allowed 28. This showed they were outmatched offensively, but they were able to convert on more scoring opportunities than the Browns.

The Broncos are averaging 24.0 points a game and are ranked 10th in the league. On defense they have allowed opponents to reach 17.6 points a game and rank the best in the league. If their offense can be more productive, they could be one of the best teams in the league.

Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview

The Chargers have lost two out of their last three games and need to bounce back. Their latest battle was a 19-17 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, with a last-second field goal by the Chiefs that bounced off the crossbar.

They were down 13-0 at the half, but quickly responded in the third quarter with a 14-0 run. Justin Herbert had 213 yards and a touchdown on 21 of 30 completions. Gus Edwards led their ground attack with 10 carries resulting in 36 yards and a touchdown.

Both teams were synonymous on paper with their total yards, first downs, and no turnovers. There were a handful of plays that separated them from the Chiefs, especially in the first half. They need to do a better job at executing on defense.

The Chargers are averaging 21.0 points a game and rank 21st in the league. Their defense is tied with the Broncos at 17.6 points a game, showing a slight margin of victory.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has posted the best NFL betting odds for the Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers showdown, marking the Charges as three-point favorites at home. Market data indicates the Chargers have a 57.0 percent chance of winning.

This matchup should be close, given that both teams stack up well on paper. The edge slightly goes to the Chargers at home to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -3.0 (-105)