Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Prediction, 10/13/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 6

Game: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 36

Empower Field at Mile High is the location where the Denver Broncos (3-2) will attempt to beat the Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) on Sunday. Denver opens as 3.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 36.

The Los Angeles Chargers head into this game 2-2 for this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Chargers took the field against the Kansas City Chiefs and went home with a loss by a final score of 17-10. Justin Herbert went 16/27 with 179 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 91.4 and finished the game without throwing a pick. J.K. Dobbins was the rushing leader for the Chargers with 14 carries for 32 yards (2.3 yds per carry). Ladd McConkey left with an average of 13.4 yds per catch by accumulating 67 yards on 5 receptions. The Los Angeles Chargers ran the football 24 times and compiled 55 yds, which earned them an average of 2.3 yards per attempt. In all, they had 51 plays which gave them 224 yards. Los Angeles surrendered 19 completions on 29 attempts for 228 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.5%. When it came to stopping the run, the Chargers conceded 101 yards on 26 attempts, which is an average of 3.9 yards per run allowed.

The Chargers have earned 1,055 total yards for the season. Los Angeles has compiled 30 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 26 infractions for 185 yards. When it comes to scoring, Los Angeles has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 2 different times (1 pick and 1 fumble). As a team they hold an average of 127.8 yards rushing ranking them 9th in the league. Concerning putting points on the board, the Los Angeles Chargers have an average of 17.0 PPG.

In terms of passing yardage, the Chargers have conceded 754 yards which has them ranked 3rd in football. They have conceded 188.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 72.5%. They have yielded 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns running the ball. Overall, they have given up 282.5 yards per outing which has them sitting 5th in the National Football League. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 94.0 rushing yards per game this season. The Chargers are ranked 1st in the NFL when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 12.5 points per game. In total, they have allowed 376 running yards through 4 outings.

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The Broncos come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Broncos walked away with a victory by a final of 34-18 when they played the Las Vegas Raiders. Bo Nix (2 TDs) ended the game with 206 yards on 19/27 through the air while his quarterback rating was 117.2. He kept the ball away from the defense with no interceptions and his avg yards per attempt was 7.6 yds. Javonte Williams was a featured target for the Broncos, catching 5 balls for 50 yds (10.0 yds per catch). Javonte Williams carried the rock 13 times for 61 yds, walking away from the contest with 4.7 yds per attempt for Denver. The Broncos ended up finishing with 289 yds while running 55 plays (5.3 yds per play). Denver ran for 3.9 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 109 yds on 28 attempts. Denver conceded 25 rush attempts for 115 yds (4.6 yards per rush). The Broncos passing defense gave up a completion rate of 59.5%, surrendering 215 yards on 22 out of 37 passing.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Broncos are ranking 23rd in football averaging 19.2 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Broncos have racked up 819 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 163.8 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 28th out of all NFL teams. They are averaging 106.8 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 534 yards for the year. The Denver Broncos maintain an average of 270.6 yards per outing which is good for 28th in the NFL. The Denver offense has racked up 353 yds of penalties on 36 violations, which is 10th in the NFL in terms of helping out the opposition.

The Broncos are relinquishing 14.6 PPG, which has them in 3rd in football. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 159.8 yards/outing, which has them in 5th out of all teams. Denver has given up a total of 557 yards via the ground game (111.4 yards/game) in addition to 3 touchdowns rushing for the season. The Broncos defense has taken part in 309 plays, which ranks 20th in the NFL. They have 8 turnovers (3 fumbles and 5 picks) on the campaign.

Who will win tonight's Chargers/Broncos NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Chargers -3.0

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