Broncos vs Chargers Predictions: Tight encounter expected at SoFi

Two teams battling for position in the AFC West go head-to-head in the early hours of Friday morning (01:15, live on Sky Sports), as the Los Angeles Chargers host divisional rivals the Denver Broncos. 

Read on for my Broncos vs Chargers predictions, including the latest outright odds and team news. 

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Team News 

Starting with the hosts, Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert took part in limited practice earlier this week as he manages a recent ankle injury. 

Herbert is expected to play, while linebacker Denzel Perryman, tight end Will Dissly and guard Zion Johnson are also listed as questionable. 

Tight end Hayden Hurst is set to return to action after coming through a hip injury, but this game will come too soon for talented running back J.K Dobbins who is still recovering from a knee injury.  

As for the Broncos, running back Jaleel McLaughlin, cornerback Riley Moss, defensive tackle D.J. Jones and defensive end John Franklin-Myers are all listed as questionable, while safety Delarrin Turner-Yell remains out after a torn ACL. 

Broncos vs Chargers Odds

The Chargers are the 4/6 favourites on the moneyline to come out on top at SoFi Stadium, while the Broncos are 5/4 to leave California with the victory. 

Looking at the handicap market, the Chargers are 5/6 with -2.5 points in what is expected to be a tight game in LA. 

Under 42.5 total points @ 20/23

When these sides met in their divisional matchup in Denver earlier this season, it was a relatively low-scoring affair, with the Chargers coming out on top 23-16. 

While Denver's offence has been putting up points in recent weeks, those games have been against weaker defences in the form of the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts. 

The Chargers on their own patch should prove tougher opposition, while banged up Herbert might not be at his best for LA. 

With that considered, going for under 42.5 total points, as occurred in their last meeting, looks to be the way to go here.

Courtland Sutton anytime touchdown scorer @ 6/4

With six touchdowns this season wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been an important weapon in the Broncos offence this term. 

Sutton scored in the last meeting between these sides in Denver, finding his way to the end zone in the fourth quarter of that defeat for the Broncos. 

The 29-year-old Texan is in good form after scoring against the Colts last time out and he's good value to add to his touchdown tally against the Chargers in this one. 

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