The Chargers will play the Broncos on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Empower Field at Mile High. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 4:25 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos . Set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers have a 93.00 power ranking based on our formula. The Denver Broncos currently possess a 95.67 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Los Angeles Chargers - The Los Angeles Chargers have a 5-2-0 record as an away team for the 2025-26 regular season, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Broncos - As for the Denver Broncos, they come to this Week 18 game with a 7-1-0 record as a home team. They rank 1st in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Los Angeles Chargers currently rank 17th (365) as we approach Week 18, with the Denver Broncos ranked 14th (382) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Los Angeles Chargers rank 23rd (321) for points score against them. Note that the Denver Broncos now rank 26th (308) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the Los Angeles Chargers have a 11-5-0 record, with the Denver Broncos at 13-3-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, the Chargers face the Broncos in a crucial Week 18 showdown. Playoffs loom!
Los Angeles Chargers, 11-5-0, tangle with 13-3-0 Denver Broncos. AFC West clash!
Empower Field at Mile High hosts the Chargers and Broncos in Week 18.
SportsBetting3.com ranks Chargers 93.00, Broncos 95.67. Get ready for fireworks!
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We've gathered this matchup's prop bets below. Review the best odds and bet big!
Best Chargers at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Chargers | Favorite Denver Broncos |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Chargers | Favorite Denver Broncos |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Broncos are -12.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Chargers are +12.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 37.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 37.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Broncos are the -750 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Chargers are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Chargers
Broncos
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | +12.5 -110-12.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Chargers - Los Angeles Chargers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +12.5 Los Angeles Chargers underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Denver Broncos - Denver Broncos bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -12.5 Denver Broncos favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Chargers
Broncos
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | +230-325+8000Bet |
Chargers
Broncos
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Chargers
Broncos
Safety to be Scored
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 3 | Broncos vs Chargers Sunday, September 21st, 2025 | LAC 23, DEN 20 SoFi Stadium | Chargers by 3 |
| 2024 Week 16 | Broncos vs Chargers Thursday, December 19th, 2024 | LAC 34, DEN 27 SoFi Stadium | Chargers by 7 |
| 2024 Week 6 | Chargers vs Broncos Sunday, October 13th, 2024 | LAC 23, DEN 16 Empower Field at Mile High | Chargers by 7 |
| 2023 Week 17 | Chargers vs Broncos Sunday, December 31st, 2023 | DEN 16, LAC 9 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 7 |
| 2023 Week 14 | Broncos vs Chargers Sunday, December 10th, 2023 | DEN 24, LAC 7 SoFi Stadium | Broncos by 17 |
| 2022 Week 18 | Chargers vs Broncos Sunday, January 8th, 2023 | DEN 31, LAC 28 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 3 |
| 2022 Week 6 | Broncos vs Chargers Monday, October 17th, 2022 | LAC 19, DEN 16 (OT) SoFi Stadium | Chargers by 3 |
| 2021 Week 17 | Broncos vs Chargers Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 | LAC 34, DEN 13 SoFi Stadium | Chargers by 21 |
| 2021 Week 12 | Chargers vs Broncos Sunday, November 28th, 2021 | DEN 28, LAC 13 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 15 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xz - Denver Broncos | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0.813 | 382 | 308 | 7-1-0 | 6-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 0.800 | 8-3-0 | 0.727 | 1W | 4-1-0 |
| x - Los Angeles Chargers | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0.688 | 365 | 321 | 6-3-0 | 5-2-0 | 5-0-0 | 1.000 | 8-3-0 | 0.727 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
Los Angeles Chargers & Denver Broncos Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Los Angeles Chargers Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Chargers | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Broncos | +900 Bet |
Los Angeles Chargers & Denver Broncos Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos NFL Game
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