Broncos vs Chargers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026, 9:21PM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 1:50AM
The Denver Broncos will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 18 action at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, starting at 8:25am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Broncos vs Chargers game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Denver vs LA Chargers NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Broncos a 94% chance of defeating the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.
Broncos vs Chargers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High are listed here:
- Head to Head: Broncos $1.08, Chargers $9.00
- Line: Broncos -14.5 ($1.91), Chargers +14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 37.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Broncos at $1.08 and the Chargers at $9.00.
The Broncos are listed as 14.5-point favourites against the Chargers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Chargers (+14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 37.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Broncos and the Chargers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 37.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Broncos vs Chargers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.08 with Bet365
- Line: Chargers +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 37.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Broncos vs Chargers best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Broncos vs Chargers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Broncos vs Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 18 is the Broncos winning 26-12.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Broncos vs Chargers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Broncos vs Chargers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Denver's RJ Harvey is the most likely player to score the first TD in Broncos vs Chargers.
Harvey has a 17.7% chance of scoring the first TD at Empower Field at Mile High, while the Broncos RB has a 54.4% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Broncos First TD Tips
- RJ Harvey: 17.7% probability
- Courtland Sutton: 9.2% probability
- Bo Nix: 5.9% probability
- Troy Franklin: 4.8% probability
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 4.6% probability
Chargers First TD Tips
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith: 3.4% probability
- Jaret Patterson: 3.2% probability
- Kimani Vidal: 3.1% probability
- Tre' Harris: 2.5% probability
- Trey Lance: 2.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Broncos Anytime TD Tips
- RJ Harvey: 54.4% probability
- Courtland Sutton: 33.7% probability
- Bo Nix: 23.1% probability
- Troy Franklin: 19.3% probability
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 18.4% probability
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith: 22.9% probability
- Jaret Patterson: 21.7% probability
- Kimani Vidal: 20.8% probability
- Tre' Harris: 17.3% probability
- Trey Lance: 16.9% probability
Broncos-Chargers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Broncos' Bo Nix is projected for 230 passing yards, while the Chargers' Trey Lance is expected to throw for 173 yards.
Broncos Starting QB
- Bo Nix: 230 projected passing yards
Chargers Starting QB
- Trey Lance: 173 projected passing yards
Broncos Rushing Yards
- RJ Harvey: 57 projected yards
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 31 projected yards
- Bo Nix: 18 projected yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- Trey Lance: 35 projected yards
- Jaret Patterson: 30 projected yards
- Kimani Vidal: 26 projected yards
Broncos Receiving Yards
- Courtland Sutton: 61 projected yards
- Troy Franklin: 28 projected yards
- Marvin Mims: 25 projected yards
- Evan Engram: 25 projected yards
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey: 24 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Tre' Harris: 31 projected yards
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith: 27 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 27 projected yards
- Will Dissly: 17 projected yards
- Oronde Gadsden: 15 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs LA Chargers game.
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Broncos vs Chargers: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Broncos and Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High is scheduled to begin at 8:25am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 8:25am AEDT
- Venue: Empower Field at Mile High
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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