Tonight’s week 16 Thursday Night Football game brings us an AFC West showdown between the Denver Broncos (9-5) and the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6). This matchup promises to be a high-stakes battle with playoff implications and divisional pride.
Both teams are currently sitting behind the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West but are in a position to win a wildcard spot with a strong finish to the end of the season. Bo Nix, the rookie quarterback for the Broncos, has been having a great season and could get his team to the postseason with a win over the Chargers.
The Chargers had a great start to the season but have lost to every good team they have played. Earlier in the season, the Chargers beat the Broncos 23-16 and would love to sweep their rivals this Thursday night as they eye a wildcard spot.
Legal Football Betting Odds
Online sportsbooks that offer NFL betting odds favor the Chargers slightly due to their offensive firepower and home-field advantage. Below are the current game line odds from Bovada’s online sportsbook.
- Spread: Chargers -3.5
- Moneyline: Broncos +155, Chargers -175
- Total Points (Over/Under): 47.5
This season the Broncos are 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last seven road games. The Chargers have hit the over in 60% of their games this season. Divisional matchups have historically been low-scoring for the Broncos, with 4 of their last five games going under the total.
NFL Future Odds
In addition to game line odds, you can also find NFL futures and props. Futures are one of the NFL bet types that don’t necessarily predict who will win the game but how the season will unfold.
Below are some future odds pulled from Bovada that you can wager on now. However, futures take time before they payout.
AFC Champion 2024/25
- Buffalo Bills +170
- Kansas City Chiefs +240
- Baltimore Ravens +380
- Pittsburgh Steelers +1000
- Houston Texans +1200
- Denver Broncos +1800
- Los Angeles Chargers +1800
Super Bowl LIX Winner
- Buffalo Bills +350
- Philadelphia Eagles +420
- Detroit Lions +500
- Kansas City Chiefs +500
- Baltimore Ravens +800
- Minnesota Vikings +1300
- Green Bay Packers +1400
- Pittsburgh Steelers +2000
- Los Angeles Rams +3200
- Houston Texans +3300
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3800
- Denver Broncos +4900
- Los Angeles Chargers +5400
How To Watch Thursday Night Football
Tonight’s game will air on local FOX affiliates, NFL+, and Amazon Prime. Kickoff is scheduled 8:15 pm at SoFi Stadium, home of the Chargers.