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Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Prediction, Odds & Picks – January 04, 2026

Publish Date: 01/02/2026
National Football League
Chargers
Away
04/01/2026
4:25pm
Broncos
Home

The game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 02:25 pm ET. The Broncos (13-3-0) host the Chargers (11-5-0) in this scheduled matchup.

The Broncos are favored by -14.5 points, placing the Chargers as an underdog on the moneyline at +800. Current win probabilities list the Broncos at 89% and the Chargers at 11%.

Below we have the key betting stats and market information available for this game.





Broncos vs Chargers: Need to Know Stats

Below is a look at how both teams have performed this season, with records covering straight-up results, against-the-spread outcomes, totals, and recent form.

Broncos Chargers
Team Record
13 – 3
Team Record
11 – 5
Home Record
13 – 3
Away Record
11 – 5
ATS Record
6 – 10
ATS Record
9 – 7
Over/Under Record
7 – 9
Over/Under Record
7 – 9
Last 5 Record
4 – 1
Last 5 Record
4 – 1


Best Odds For Broncos vs Chargers

The current betting market lists Broncos as the favorite, laying -14.5 points against the spread. On the moneyline, Broncos are priced at -1300, while Chargers are available at +800. These prices reflect the pregame market positioning for this matchup based on available sportsbook listings.


Money Line +850 DraftKings -1099 BetMGM
Spread -14.5 -110 Caesars 14.5 -105 DraftKings
Over/Under -110 DraftKings -105 BetMGM


Stay ahead of line movements in the Broncos–Chargers matchup with live odds updates. For a full list of recommended football wagering sites, see our football betting sites with proven track records.



Season Records & Win Probabilities

Over the full slate, the Broncos have steadier footing. 13-3 with 89% lands firmer than the Chargers at 11-5 and 11%.

Statistic DEN LAC
Overall Record 13-3 11-5
Win Probability 89% 11%
Recent Form (Last 5) 4–1 4–1
Total Wins 13 11
Total Losses 3 5


Recent Form & Momentum

Across the last five outings, the and share identical 4–1 numbers. Nothing in that patch separates the two.

Metric DEN LAC
Last 5 Record 4–1 4–1
Win Percentage (L5) 80% 80%
Season Record 13–3 11–5


Broncos vs Chargers Offensive Stats Breakdown

Looking at the full offensive picture, both teams have clear paths to move the ball if they execute. Bo Nix has distributed efficiently for at 63% completions with 3790 passing yards behind that efficiency . Courtland Sutton adds 73 catches and 1012 yards as a key outlet. For , Justin Herbert comes in having completed 66% of his throws and generating 3727 yards through the air . Ladd McConkey has provided 66 receptions and 789 yards as a reliable target.

Passing Matchup

Bo Nix and Justin Herbert handle most of the throws. Bo Nix has already taken 589 attempts while Justin Herbert sits at 512 .

Team Player Pos Comp/Att Comp% Yards TD
DEN Bo Nix QB 374/589 63% 3790 25
LAC Justin Herbert QB 340/512 66% 3727 26

RJ Harvey and Omarion Hampton sit at the top of the rushing charts for their teams.

Running backs account for the bulk of the rushing totals here.

Receiving Matchup

This matchup is led by wide receivers, as Courtland Sutton and Ladd McConkey top their teams’ receiving stats.

Team Player Pos Receptions Targets Yards
LAC Ladd McConkey WR 73 122 1012
Courtland Sutton WR 66 106 789


Bo Nix vs Justin Herbert Player Prop Odds

Sportsbooks post quarterback ground-game props for Bo Nix and Justin Herbert that are tied to rushing attempts and yards recorded by each quarterback. Passing completions and air yards are distinct from these listings.

By the time media day fades out, most of the noise does too, leaving folks flipping through Super Bowl prop sheet.



Injury Report

Players from both teams are included on the current injury report. The full list are outlined in the section below.

Chargers
Broncos
Daiyan Henley
– Groin
Quentin Johnston
– Concussion
Elijah Molden
– Knee
Derwin James Jr.
– Glute
Denzel Perryman
– Ankle
Omarion Hampton
– Ankle
Tre Harris
– Jaw
Justin Herbert
– Hand
Derius Davis
– Knee
Ladd McConkey
– Biceps
Cam Hart
– Hip
Najee Harris
– Eye
Tony Jefferson
– Hamstring
Benjamin St-Juste
– Groin
Junior Colson
– Shoulder
Donte Jackson
– Ankle
RJ Mickens
– Gameday Inactive
Hassan Haskins
– Chest
Tarheeb Still
– Ankle
Kimani Vidal
– Neck
Trikweze Bridges
– Knee
Deane Leonard
– Undisclosed
Raheim Sanders
– Gameday Inactive
Jaylen Jones
– Undisclosed
Ja’Sir Taylor
– Illness
Jordan Oladokun
– Undisclosed
Emany Johnson
– Gameday Inactive
Dalevon Campbell
– Gameday Inactive
Eric Rogers
– Undisclosed
Kendall Williamson
– Achilles
Tucker Fisk
– Gameday Inactive
Troy Dye
– Thumb
Scott Matlock
– Ankle
McCallan Castles
– Undisclosed
Nikko Reed
– Gameday Inactive
Josh Harris
– Undisclosed
Bud Dupree
– Hamstring
Jordan Petaia
– Undisclosed
Caleb Murphy
– Gameday Inactive
Khalil Mack
– Elbow
Del’Shawn Phillips
– Undisclosed
Kyle Kennard
– Gameday Inactive
Kana’i Mauga
– Gameday Inactive
Jamaree Salyer
– Knee
Josh Fuga
– Undisclosed
Rashawn Slater
– Knee
Branson Taylor
– Gameday Inactive
M.Becton
– Illness
Bradley Bozeman
– Back
Joe Alt
– Ankle
Andre James
– Neck
Trey Pipkins III
– Knee
Tyler Conklin
– Gameday Inactive
Keandre Lambert-Smith
– Gameday Inactive
Oronde Gadsden
– Gameday Inactive
Dez Fitzpatrick
– Undisclosed
Jalen Reagor
– Undisclosed
Will Dissly
– Knee
Teair Tart
– Groin
Da’Shawn Hand
– Back
Justin Eboigbe
– Foot
Otito Ogbonnia
– Gameday Inactive
Naquan Jones
– Gameday Inactive
Jamaree Caldwell
– Illness
Johnny Walker Jr.
– Lower Body
Jonathon Cooper
– Quad
Evan Engram
– Calf
Pat Surtain II
– Leg
Wil Lutz
– Illness
Sam Ehlinger
– Gameday Inactive
Trent Sherfield Sr.
– Toe
P.J. Locke
– Neck
Talanoa Hufanga
– Chest
Pat Bryant
– Hamstring
Nik Bonitto
– Foot
Devaughn Vele
– Hip
Marvin Mims Jr.
– Thigh
Michael Burton
– Hamstring
Riley Moss
– Ankle
Brandon Jones
– Foot
Audric Estime
– Gameday Inactive
Blake Watson
– Undisclosed
J.K. Dobbins
– Foot
Damarri Mathis
– Knee
Tyler Badie
– Shoulder
Delarrin Turner-Yell
– Knee
Reese Taylor
– Chest
RJ Harvey
– Ribs
Jaleel McLaughlin
– Gameday Inactive
Justin Strnad
– Foot
Drew Sanders
– Foot
Sam Franklin Jr.
– Illness
Nate Adkins
– Ankle
Garret Wallow
– Hamstring
Karene Reid
– Hamstring
Alex Singleton
– Thumb
Que Robinson
– Gameday Inactive
Jonah Elliss
– Hamstring
Alex Forsyth
– Ankle
Dre Greenlaw
– Quad
Luke Wattenberg
– Ankle
Nick Gargiulo
– Knee
Mike McGlinchey
– Ankle/Foot
Xavier Truss
– Gameday Inactive
Frank Crum
– Gameday Inactive
Ben Powers
– Bicep
Kristian Williams
– Undisclosed
Quinn Meinerz
– Illness
Matt Peart
– Knee
Lucas Krull
– Foot
A.T. Perry
– Undisclosed
Matt Henningsen
– Achilles
Dondrea Tillman
– Hamstring
D.J. Jones
– Shoulder
Jordan Jackson
– Gameday Inactive
Sai’vion Jones
– Gameday Inactive
Malcolm Roach
– Calf
John Franklin-Myers
– Knee
Zach Allen
– Calf
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