The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t won since October 1, when they beat the Las Vegas Raiders by a touchdown at home. Since then, they’ve had their bye week, lost to Dallas by a field goal at home, and lost to the Chiefs by 14 at Arrowhead. Head coach Brandon Staley is on the hot seat, as quarterback Justin Herbert has led the Chargers to an 18-4 record when the opposition scores fewer than 27 points. However, in 33 of Herbert’s 55 starts, the Chargers have permitted more than five points over the league average. Staley is a former defensive coordinator and currently calls the team’s defensive plays – and the Chargers have the highest defensive payroll in the NFL. Even so, the team is underperforming. Can they really beat Chicago by nine or more points? Or will Chicago backup quarterback Tyson Bagent exploit holes in the Charger D?
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NFL Chicago Bears at L.A. Chargers Betting Odds
When: Sunday, October 29, 2023, 8:20 pm ET
Where:SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
TV: NBC
Radio: Westwod One
Live Stream: Hulu
NFL Odds: Los Angeles -8.5 / O/U 46.5 // Chicago +328 / Los Angeles -430
Why should you bet on the Bears?
Normally, having a backup quarterback in the game is less than ideal. Tyson Bagent looked terrific last week, though, as Justin Fields’ dislocated right thumb kept him out and will also sideline him this week. He went 21 of 29 for 162 yards and a score, leading the team on three touchdown drives in a 30-12 shellacking of the Raiders. Tailback D’Onta Foreman scored three touchdowns while running for 89 yards in the game. Wide receiver D.J. Moore leads the team with just over 90 yards per game and has scored five touchdowns. Tight end Cole Kmet has emerged a bit, with three touchdown catches.
The Bears’ scoring average is creeping upward, now 13th in the league (22.6 points per game). The running game is their strength as they are fifth in the league (141.3 yards per game). The defense has been porous, allowing 26.9 points per game, good for 28th in the league. The turnover differential (-3) is something that both sides of the ball need to address, and the team has just 10 sacks in seven games. If you like the Bears, you see them taking advantage of a sloppy Charger defense and improving in their pass rush and secondary coverage.
Bet on the Bears to Win Today
| Bears vs Chargers Odds | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | +8.5 /-110 | +315 | O 46.5 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | -8.5 /-110 | -425 | U 46.5 |
Why should you put your money on the Chargers?
While the Chargers have stumbled out to a 2-4 start, they have had some tough opposition, including the Cowboys, Chiefs and Dolphins. The loss to the Titans was disappointing, but the real concern is an inability to get stops on defense. Against the Chiefs, they allowed more than 300 passing yards in the first half alone as Patrick Mahomes went off for 424 yards and four touchdown passes for the whole game. Khalil Mack already has seven sacks on the season, but the secondary needs to do a better job covering opposing receivers.
Justin Herbert has a 10:4 TD:INT ratio on the season and has the sixth-highest QBR in the NFL at 65.2. However, the passing game has not looked as good the last three games as he has thrown all four of his picks in those games, with four touchdown passes. He’s completing 67% of his passes on the season, but ball security is becoming a problem. Keenan Allen is seventh among NFL receivers, averaging 95.7 yards per game, and Joshua Palmer has stepped up at the other receiver spot while Mike Williams recovers from injury. If you like the Chargers, you see Herbert getting back to his turnover-free ways from the first three games of the season.
Bet on the Chargers to Win Today
Bears at Chargers Final Score and Prediction
Teams in turmoil either respond with a big game or continue to founder – it’s rarely anything in between. I see the Chargers having trouble stopping the Bears’ offense, which has found some balance with Foreman carrying the ball. I think the Chargers can pull out the win, but this line is high. I predict a final score of Los Angeles 27, Chicago 23.
2023-24 NFL Conference Championship Odds
Odds to Win 2024 AFC Championship
| AFC Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | +208 |
| Miami Dolphins | +490 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +630 |
| Buffalo Bills | +640 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +1125 |
| Cleveland Browns | +1350 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +1450 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +2000 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +3000 |
| New York Jets | +4300 |
| Houston Texans | +5400 |
| Tennessee Titans | +6400 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +9000 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +10000 |
| New England Patriots | +15000 |
| Denver Broncos | +20000 |
| AFC Lines to Win | |
Odds to Win 2024 NFC Championship
| NFC Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | +210 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +242 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +520 |
| Detroit Lions | +660 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +1725 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +3200 |
| New Orleans Saints | +3200 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +3300 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +4800 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +4800 |
| Green Bay Packers | +5400 |
| Washington Commanders | +9000 |
| New York Giants | +15000 |
| Chicago Bears | +20000 |
| Carolina Panthers | +46000 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +50000 |
| NFC Lines to Win | |
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