Broncos vs Chargers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Dec 30, 2025, 4:45AM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 1:50AM
The Denver Broncos will face 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 top betting tips for the Broncos vs Chargers game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Denver vs LA Chargers NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Broncos a 90% chance of defeating the Chargers in Week 18 of the NFL season.
Broncos vs Chargers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High are shown below:
- Head to Head: Broncos $1.12, Chargers $6.50
- Line: Broncos -12.5 ($1.91), Chargers +12.5 ($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 $1.12 and the Chargers at $6.50.
The Broncos are 12.5-point favourites against the Chargers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Chargers (+12.5) 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 Chargers (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 37.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Broncos vs Chargers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.12 with Bet365
- Line: Chargers +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 37.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Broncos vs Chargers predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter 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 24-12.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs LA Chargers game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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 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 15.9% chance of getting in for six first at Empower Field at Mile High, while the Broncos RB has a 52.1% 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: 15.9% probability
- Courtland Sutton: 9.8% probability
- Troy Franklin: 6.3% probability
- Marvin Mims: 5.4% probability
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 5.3% probability
Chargers First TD Tips
- Omarion Hampton: 9.2% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 4.6% probability
- Quentin Johnston: 4.5% probability
- Keenan Allen: 3.6% probability
- Tre' Harris: 2.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Broncos Anytime TD Tips
- RJ Harvey: 52.1% probability
- Courtland Sutton: 36.3% probability
- Troy Franklin: 25.3% probability
- Marvin Mims: 22.2% probability
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 21.7% probability
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- Omarion Hampton: 55.5% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 33.1% probability
- Quentin Johnston: 32.6% probability
- Keenan Allen: 27.4% probability
- Tre' Harris: 19.4% probability
Broncos-Chargers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Broncos' Bo Nix is projected for 222 passing yards. The Chargers' Justin Herbert is expected to throw for 220 yards.
Broncos Starting QB
- Bo Nix: 222 projected passing yards
Chargers Starting QB
- Justin Herbert: 220 projected passing yards
Broncos Rushing Yards
- RJ Harvey: 46 projected yards
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 30 projected yards
- Bo Nix: 18 projected yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- Omarion Hampton: 68 projected yards
- Justin Herbert: 31 projected yards
- Hassan Haskins: 10 projected yards
Broncos Receiving Yards
- Courtland Sutton: 53 projected yards
- Troy Franklin: 38 projected yards
- Evan Engram: 27 projected yards
- Marvin Mims: 23 projected yards
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey: 18 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Ladd McConkey: 41 projected yards
- Quentin Johnston: 35 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 31 projected yards
- Oronde Gadsden: 30 projected yards
- Tre' Harris: 28 projected yards
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Broncos vs Chargers: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Broncos and Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High is scheduled to commence 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs LA Chargers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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