Broncos vs. Chargers Week 18 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Denver Broncos (13-3) and Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) will face off in a battle of two division rivals. The Broncos are big favorites, expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -14.5). The game has an over/under of 38.5 points.

The Broncos have the 14th-ranked offense this season (23.9 points per game), and they've been more effective on defense, ranking fourth-best with only 19.3 points allowed per game. From an offensive angle, the Chargers are posting 22.8 points per game (17th-ranked). They rank seventh in the NFL defensively (20.1 points given up per game).

Broncos vs. Chargers Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• City: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Empower Field at Mile High
• Total: 38.5 points
• Spread: Broncos -14.5
• Moneyline: Broncos (-1587), Chargers (+900)

How to watch Broncos vs. Chargers

• TV Channel: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Broncos vs. Chargers

• The Broncos and their opponents have scored more than 38.5 points in nine of 16 games this season.
• Denver and its opponent have combined to go over the point total seven out of 16 times this season.
• The Chargers have combined with their opponent to score more than 38.5 points in 11 of 16 games this season.
• In 2025, six Los Angeles games have gone over the point total.
• These two teams average a combined 46.7 points per game, 8.2 more points than this matchup's over/under.
• Opponents of these teams score 39.4 combined points per game, 0.9 more points than this contest's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Broncos vs. Chargers

• Denver has covered the spread six times in 16 games this season.
• The Chargers have compiled a 9-7-0 ATS record so far this season.
• The Broncos are 7-1 overall, and 4-4 against the spread, at home.
• In away games, the Chargers are 3-4 against the spread and 5-2 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Broncos vs. Chargers

• Denver is 9-2 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 81.8% of those games).
• This season, the Chargers have been listed as the underdog in four games but won them all.
• Denver has yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -1587 or shorter.
• Los Angeles has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +900.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Broncos' implied win probability is 94.1%.

Dunkel Prediction for Broncos vs. Chargers

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