Chargers vs Broncos: Week 6 NFL Prop Bets

The Denver Broncos (2-3) face the Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) at SoFi Stadium for Week 6. Let’s take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Monday’s matchup. The Chargers started the week as 6 point favorites, but the spread has since moved to 5.0, leaving the Chargers at -240 and Broncos at +200. The total points line is set at 45.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-20 LA Chargers.

The Broncos (-110) have a 1-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Chargers (-110) hold a record of 4-1-0.

Points on the board

• The Broncos are averaging 15.0 points per game this season (31st in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers are performing better, averaging 24.4 (9th).
• Defensively, the Broncos are giving up only 16.0 points per game this season (T4th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up an average of 27.2 points (30th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of just 343.6, the Broncos rank 18th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Chargers rank 5th with 390.4 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Broncos are giving up 289.0 per game this season (3rd in the league), outperforming the Chargers, who are giving up an average of 368.2 (23rd).

Passing Analysis

• The Broncos have recorded 231.0 passing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Chargers’ defense has given up 237.8 passing yards per game (20th).
• Meanwhile, the Chargers have recorded 291.2 passing yards per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Broncos’ defense has given up 176.6 passing yards per game (1st).

Rushing Analysis

• Looking at the ground game, the Broncos have recorded 112.6 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Conversely, the Chargers are giving up 130.4 rushing yards per game (25th).
• On the other hand, the Chargers have recorded 99.2 rushing yards per game this season (T22nd in the league), while the Broncos are giving up 112.4 rushing yards per game (15th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Broncos have recorded 6 total takeaways this season (T19th in the league), while the Chargers have recorded 6 (T19th).
• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams have recorded 6 total takeaways this season (T19th in the league).
• On offense, the Broncos have recorded 6 total giveaways this season (T10th in the league), while the Chargers have recorded 4 (T4th).

First to Score

The Broncos are +115 to score first, while the Chargers are -145.

• The Broncos have scored first in two of their five games this season.
• The Chargers have scored first in three of their five games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in two of their five games this season.
• The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in three of their five games this season.

Which team will get a quick start?

The Broncos are +145 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Chargers are -180.

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

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chargers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -177, while the Broncos are +150.

• The Broncos have a 2-2-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Chargers hold a record of 2-1-2.

Last Time They Met

The Chargers recorded a 34-13 victory over the Broncos at SoFi Stadium when these teams last met in Week 17, 2021. Noah Fant had a huge outing in the Broncos’ loss during that matchup, finishing with 92 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.