Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview & Picks (10/17/2022)

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview & Picks (10-17-2022)

At the onset of his arrival, Russell Wilson was touted as the Broncos’ savior. Since Peyton Manning’s retirement after the 2015 NFL championship, Denver has lacked a credible quarterback. But Wilson was considered Superman flying over the Rocky Mountains to restore the Broncos to Pro Football betting glory. Instead, Wilson and his teammates are struggling to get into sync. Last week the Broncos suffered an embarrassingly ugly loss to the Colts. Denver fans booed early and often. And they exited the stadium before overtime even started

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL Betting Information

Date and Time:Monday, October 17, 2022, 8:15 p.m. ET
Location:SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
TV Coverage:ESPN
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Broncos+5 (-110)45½ (-110)+190
Chargers-5 (-110)45½ (-110)-235
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Broncos at Chargers SBG Odds Overview

Despite the slow start, the Broncos and Wilson remain a respected sports betting brand. Wise Guys believe that Wilson and Denver will eventually click. Additionally, the Chargers are not meeting preseason expectations, either. Los Angeles is barely getting by. Causal gamblers will back LA based on the home field. And there will be some Denver defectors going to the Chargers as well. Sharps like those points with the Broncos.

Denver Broncos Team Overview

Last game, the Denver Broncos lost 12-9 against the Indianapolis Colts as 3-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 42. Denver has a record of 2-3 straight up, 1-4 against the spread, and 1-4 over/under the total.

Following a loss that ended the Broncos’ unbeaten start to their home slate, Russell Wilson stood in the press room and didn’t mince words. Wilson repeatedly said that he has to be better. It was a night in which the Denver defense sacked Colts quarterback Matt Ryan six times. And held Indianapolis without a touchdown. Yet the Denver offense was unable to hold up its end.

Of great concern was that the loss was punctuated by a pair of missed throws into the end zone. Denver held a three-point lead and faced a third-and-4 from the Indianapolis 13-yard line. There was 2:19 to play in the fourth. In turn, Wilson looked to Tyrie Cleveland and aimed to put the game away. Instead, All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore undercut the route and gave the Colts life.

With the Broncos facing an opportunity to salvage a win, Wilson failed again. Specifically, Denver faced a fourth-and-1 at the Indianapolis 5-yard line. Wilson took the snap out of the shotgun and held the ball for a moment. And then he fired it into traffic as Gilmore made a game-clinching play.

Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview

Last game, the Los Angeles Chargers won 30-28 against the Cleveland Browns as 1-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 46.5. Los Angeles has a record of 3-2 straight up, 4-1 against the spread, and 3-2 over/under the total.

Overall, the Chargers ran for 238 yards and averaged exactly seven yards per carry. Austin Ekeler ran for a career-high 173 yards. Including a 71-yard breakout in the first quarter. Joshua Kelley added 49 yards and a score on ten attempts. Mike Williams had ten catches for 134 yards in Cleveland. Now he has registered 100-plus receiving yards in five straight road games.

Broncos at Chargers SBG Free Picks

It is time for Denver and Wilson to get it together. In this situation, look for a full and focused Pro Football Betting effort by the Broncos.

Broncos at Chargers SBG Best Bet: Denver Broncos.