Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Monday, December 26th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Chargers @ Colts
The Chargers take on the Colts on Monday, December 26th at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) vs. Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1)
- Date: Monday, December 26th, 2022
- Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
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Los Angeles Chargers - NFL Betting Analysis
This week, the Chargers will look to keep things rolling after picking up a 17-14 over the Tennessee Titans. By the end of the game, the two teams matched the point spread, as the Chargers were -3.0 point favorites. With an over-under betting line of 46, the two teams fell below that figure as they combined for 31. the two teams entered the 4th quarter tied at 7-7, but Los Angeles went on to outscore the Titans by 3 in the final quarter. Through 14 games, the Chargers have an ATS record of 8-5-1. So far, they have an over-under record of 6-8. This week's betting total of 47.0 is right in line with their previous games.
As the Chargers prepare to take on Indianapolis, they are ranked 14th in points per game at 22.3. Look for the team to put together a strong offensive performance vs a Colts defense giving up 24.1 points per game. In the passing attack, the Chargers head into the game with a total of 3839 yards per game through the air. This week, they are facing off against a secondary that is ranked 26th in passer rating allowed. However, our projections show that Los Angeles could still be in line for a below-average performance through the air. On the ground, the Chargers are averaging 83.7 yards per game while sitting just 30th in rush attempts.
Indianapolis Colts - NFL Betting Analysis
Coming off a 39-36 non-conference loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Colts will look to get back in the win column vs. Indianapolis. Even though Indianapolis lost the game, they were able to keep things closer than expected, as they were 3.5-point underdogs. The teams combined for a total of 75 points, which surpassed the over-under betting line of 47. In the losing effort, the Colts blew a 22-point lead heading into the 4th quarter. Through 14 games, the Colts have an ATS record of 6-8. So far, they have an over-under record of 5-9. This week's betting total of 47.0 is slightly higher than the line in their previous games.
Heading into this week's matchup, the Colts' offense is averaging 17.5 points per game, placing them 29th in the NFL. Look for the team to put together a strong offensive performance vs. a Chargers defense, giving up 24.3 points per game. In the passing game, Indianapolis is averaging 214 yards per contest and are just 29th in yard per pass. For the season, the Colts are averaging 105.2 yards per contest.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Chargers vs. Colts
Los Angeles comes into the game looking to continue their recent success over Indianapolis, as they have won 2 of their last 3 matchups. The over-under record in these games sits at 1-2, with the average scoring total coming in at 43.3 points. Los Angeles and Indianapolis did not play each other in the 2021-2022 regular season.
When looking at how the teams have performed vs the spread, neither unit has a leg up, each covering 1 time over their last 3 meetings. On average, the Chargers have averaged 23.7 points per game in the past 3 head-to-head matchups, compared to Indianapolis at 19.7.
Los Angeles will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past 3 games. In addition, their ATS record over this stretch is 1-1-1 while posting a 0-3 over-under mark.
In their last 3 games away from home, the Chargers have a straight-up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 20.3 points per game in this stretch.
Over their last 3 regular season games, the Colts have gone 0-3 straight up. In these games, they have gone just 1-2 vs the spread while posting an over-under mark of 3-0.
Through their last 3 home games, Indianapolis has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 16.33 points per game.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Chargers -4.0
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 47.0
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