Chargers vs Patriots: Key Predictions & Odds for a Game That Could Shape the NFL Season

Los Angeles Chargers

Gillette Stadium will witness an NFL Week 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Chargers are ranked second in the AFC West after winning nine games and losing six so far in the season.

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots are coming here after playing against the Buffalo Bills. The Los Angeles Chargers will win this game as per the top NFL betting odds.

The preview information

Date: December 28, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

TV: FOX

Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV

Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Odds, Spread, Moneyline

Moneyline: Los Angeles Chargers (-245) vs New England Patriots (+200)

Spread: Los Angeles Chargers -5.5 (-115) vs New England Patriots +5.5 (-105)

Total (O/U): Los Angeles Chargers (o41.5) vs New England Patriots (u41.5)

*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting

Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers took on the Denver Broncos in the previous matchup and won the game with a final score of 34-27. Against the Broncos, LA’s offense was led by QB Justin Herbert who completed 23 passes out of 31 attempts for 284 yards. Herbert scored a pair of TDs in that game, with a solo interception. Gus Edwards led the rushing with 14 carries for 68 yards, scoring twice, while Ladd McConkey defended with six receptions for 87 yards.

Players to watch:

Justin Herbert: 3,243 Yds, 18 TD, 3 INT

J.K Dobbins: 158 Car, 766 YDs, 8 TD

Ladd McConkey: 69 Rec, 960 Yds, 5 TD

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are officially out of the playoffs and will be playing just to grab some karma points before the season ends. This season, New England’s offense was too basic and not strong enough to dominate stronger teams. Meanwhile, their defense could also use some major improvement, being currently ranked 20th in the league. The Patriots will try to do be more consistent in their performances in the next season.

Players to watch:

Drake Maye: 1,898 Yds, 12 TD, 9 INT

Rhamondre Stevenson: 193 Car, 740 Yds, 6 TD

Hunter Henry: 62 Rec, 635 Yds, 1 TD

Los Angeles Chargers
Dec 3, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Alex Erickson (82) reacts after making reception against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers

Hayden Hurst (TE) Questionable – Hip

Kendall Fulton (CB) Injured – Knee

Elijah Molden (CB) Doubtful – Knee

Olaijah Ogbonnia (DT) Questionable – Pelvis

Zach Johnson (G) Questionable – Ankle

Cameron Hart (CB) Out – Concussion

Denzel Perryman (LB) Questionable – Groin

Will Dissly (TE) Out – Shoulder

Justin Herbert (QB) Injured – Ankle

New England Patriots

Jahlani Tavai (LB) Injured – Groin

JaMycal Hasty (RB) Injured – Ankle

Andre Jennings (LB) Injured – Knee

Cameron Wallace (T) Injured – Ankle

DeMarcus Wise (DE) Injured – Foot

Myles Jones (CB) Injured – Hip

Jakobi Baker (WR) Injured – Concussion

Christian Gonzalez (CB) Injured – Shoulder

Vederian Lowe (T) Injured – Shoulder

Cole Strange (G) Injured – Knee

Kyle Dugger (SAF) Injured – Ankle

Christian Barmore (DT) Injured – NIR – Personal

New England Patriots
Dec 3, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) reacts after running the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Betting Trends

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Chargers are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
  • Chargers are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
  • Chargers are 5-2 in their road games against the spread
  • The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Chargers’ last 5 games
  • The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Chargers’ 8 last games at home

New England Patriots

  • Patriots are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
  • Patriots are 2-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
  • Patriots are 3-4 in their road games against the spread
  • The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Patriots’ last 5 games
  • The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Patriots’ 6 last games at home

Los Angeles Chargers Vs New England Patriots Summary and Prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers are definitely the stronger team in this pairing, and will easily dominate the struggling Patriots. New England’s offense is too puny at the moment to take on the Chargers. Take the Los Angeles Chargers to win, 27-21.

Moneyline: Chargers (-245)

Spread: Under 5.5

Total: Over 41.5

Predicted Score: 27-21, Chargers win.

New England Patriots

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