Broncos vs. Chargers NFL Week 5 Betting Odds, Picks: Denver looking for bounce back against winless L.A.
The Denver Broncos look to bounce back from a poor showing against the San Francisco 49ers when they visit the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.
Denver fell to 2-2 with a 24-14 loss at San Francisco in Week 4. Bo Nix threw for 214 yards and a touchdown, but the Broncos managed only 82 rushing yards.
Los Angeles dropped to 0-4 with a 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Chargers have lost nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Denver enters Week 5 looking for its first AFC West victory, while Los Angeles is still searching for its first win.
Broncos vs. Chargers Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
Weather should not be a factor with SoFi Stadium’s covered design.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
Denver is currently a 3.5-point road favourite on the NFL odds with a -185 moneyline, while Los Angeles is +154. The total is 42.5 points.
Both teams have played to the Under three times in four games this season.
Denver is averaging 18.5 points per game. Nix has thrown for 819 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions.
Los Angeles has scored only 67 points through four games. Justin Herbert has 816 passing yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Denver Broncos
RJ Harvey Over 15.5 rushing yards (-108)
RJ Harvey has a manageable number against a Chargers defence allowing 3.77 yards per carry. Denver also needs more production from their ground game, as they are averaging only 81.2 yards.
Bo Nix Over 15.5 rushing yards (-107)
Nix remains a threat to create yards on the ground when plays break down. He has 103 rushing yards through four games, at an average of 25.8 per game, giving him a reasonable path to clearing this modest number.
Los Angeles Chargers
Omarion Hampton Over 38.5 rushing yards (-114)
Omarion Hampton leads Los Angeles with 238 rushing yards and has reached 43 yards in all four games. Denver has surrendered 571 rushing yards through four games, making this an appealing matchup for the Chargers’ lead back.
Justin Herbert Over 25.5 rushing yards (-113)
Herbert’s mobility could become important against Denver’s aggressive pass rush. The Broncos have consistently generated pressure this season, increasing the chances Herbert will be forced out of the pocket and create yards with his legs.
Denver Broncos
Denver needs more consistency from its offence after another uneven performance. Nix has completed only 60 per cent of his passes, while the Broncos rank near the bottom of the NFL in rushing. Denver scored just three first-half points against San Francisco before falling behind in the second half.
The defence also enters Week 5 with injury concerns. All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II suffered a right ankle injury against the 49ers, although testing reportedly showed no serious damage.
Denver’s run defence could be the bigger concern after allowing 571 yards through four games.
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles is desperate to avoid a 0-5 start.
Herbert has struggled behind an offensive line that has allowed 12 sacks, and his six interceptions outnumber his touchdowns.
Hampton has provided one bright spot, averaging 4.0 yards per carry with three rushing touchdowns.
The Chargers have also struggled to finish games during their nine-game losing streak, making Sunday’s divisional matchup increasingly important.
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