The Chargers are 3.5-point home underdogs to the Broncos in Week 5 of the 2026 regular season. The over/under is 41.5 points, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will score more or fewer than 41.5 points combined.
I predict a 23-17 Broncos win, with a combined total of 40 points. So, if I were betting on my prediction, I’d bet the Under.
Nate Davis (USA Today)
: BroncosJarrett Bell (USA Today): Broncos
Mike Clay (ESPN): Broncos
Matt Bowen (ESPN): Broncos
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports): Chargers
Bill Bender (Sporting News): Chargers
NFL.com Staff: Broncos (5-0)
Bleacher Report: Broncos
As for game picks, most analysts are picking Denver to win.
Sunday's game will begin at 1:05 p.m. PT and air on CBS.
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originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers vs. Broncos picks: Will LA get its first win in Week 5?
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