NFL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos - Week 5
The Denver Broncos (2-2) face the Los Angeles Chargers (0-4) at SoFi Stadium for Week 5. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.
The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-20 Denver.
- The Broncos (-110) have a 2-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Chargers (-110) hold a record of 0-3-1.
- The Broncos have a 1-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning one game has gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Chargers also have a 1-3-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Broncos are averaging 18.5 points per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers are averaging 16.8 (29th).
- Defensively, the Broncos are giving up 23.5 points per game this season (17th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 26.5 points (24th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 280.3, the Broncos rank 27th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Chargers rank 21st with 306.8 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Broncos are giving up 375.0 per game this season (28th in the league), an inferior number to the Chargers, who are giving up an average of 333.5 (16th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Broncos have recorded 199.0 passing yards per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers' defense has given up 211.8 passing yards per game (14th).
- Meanwhile, the Chargers have recorded 185.3 passing yards per game this season (24th in the league), while the Broncos' defense has given up 232.3 passing yards per game (21st).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Broncos have recorded 81.3 rushing yards per game this season (29th in the league). Conversely, the Chargers are giving up 121.8 rushing yards per game (22nd).
- On the other hand, the Chargers have recorded 121.5 rushing yards per game this season (9th in the league), something they may look to exploit against the Broncos, who rank 29th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 142.8 per game.
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Broncos have recorded 4 total takeaways this season (T17th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Chargers, who have recorded 7 (T6th).
- On offense, the Broncos have recorded 5 total giveaways this season (T13th in the league), bettering the Chargers' number of 10 (T31st).
First to Score
The Broncos are -140 to score first, while the Chargers are +110.
- The Broncos have scored first in one of their four games this season.
- The Chargers have scored first in two of their four games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Broncos are -145 to record the first touchdown, while the Chargers are +120.
- The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in zero of their four games this season.
- The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in one of their four games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Touchdown | 0 / 4 | +202 |
| Denver Field Goal | 1 / 4 | +288 |
| Denver Safety | 0 / 4 | +6800 |
| LA Chargers Touchdown | 1 / 4 | +283 |
| LA Chargers Field Goal | 1 / 4 | +343 |
| LA Chargers Safety | 0 / 4 | +5100 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Broncos are -158 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chargers are +129.
- The Broncos have been the first to score 10 points in zero of their four games this season.
- The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in one of their four games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Broncos are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -148, while the Chargers are +124.
- These teams share a 1-1-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season.
Last Time They Met
The Broncos recorded a 19-3 victory over the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High when these teams last met in Week 18, 2025. That result snapped the Chargers' three-game winning streak against the Broncos.
