Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos Week 12 Betting Guide

The Los Angeles Chargers (6-4) face the Denver Broncos (5-5) at Empower Field at Mile High for Week 12 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup .The Chargers are favored to win at -145, currently marked as 2.5-point favorites, while the Broncos are at +125. The total points line is set at 48.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

• These teams share a 5-5-0 ATS record this season.
• The Chargers have a 4-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Broncos have a 2-8-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Chargers are averaging 26.0 points per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Broncos are averaging only 20.0 (23rd).
• Defensively, the Chargers are giving up a whopping 26.5 points per game this season (27th in the league), while the Broncos are giving up an average of 18.3 points (3rd).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 386.5, the Chargers rank 8th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Broncos rank 20th with just 342.1 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Chargers are giving up 355.6 per game this season (T17th in the league), while the Broncos are giving up an average of 328.2 (9th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Chargers have recorded 280.4 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Broncos' defense has given up 218.1 passing yards per game (9th).
• Meanwhile, the Broncos have recorded 230.6 passing yards per game this season (18th in the league), while the Chargers' defense has given up 210.5 passing yards per game (5th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Chargers have recorded 106.1 rushing yards per game this season (21st in the league). Conversely, the Broncos are giving up 110.1 rushing yards per game (14th).
• On the other hand, the Broncos have recorded 111.5 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up 145.1 rushing yards per game (32nd).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams have recorded 11 total takeaways this season (T20th in the league).
• On offense, the Chargers have recorded 10 total giveaways this season (T5th in the league), while the Broncos have recorded 11 (T7th).

First to Score

The Chargers are -136 to score first, while the Broncos are +105.

• The Chargers and Broncos have each scored first in five of their 10 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 10 games this season.
• The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in four of their 10 games this season.

First Scoring Play

LA Chargers Touchdown 5 / 10 +185

LA Chargers Field Goal 0 / 10 +330

LA Chargers Safety 0 / 10 +8000

Denver Touchdown 3 / 10 +240

Denver Field Goal 2 / 10 +360

Denver Safety 0 / 10 +7500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chargers are -141 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Broncos are +115.

• The Chargers and Broncos have each been the first to score 10 points in five of their 10 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chargers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -130, while the Broncos are +110.

• The Chargers have a 5-2-3 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Broncos hold a record of 2-5-3.

Last Time They Met

The Chargers recorded a 19-16 victory over the Broncos at SoFi Stadium when these teams last met in Week 16, 2020. Justin Herbert was influential en route to that result, recording 253 passing yards, one passing touchdown and 26 rushing yards.