A Week 16 matchup features the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) taking on the Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1). The Colts, on the moneyline to win, and the Chargers, listed at on the spread, kick things off on December 26, 2022 at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN. Bookmakers have listed the matchup’s over/under at .
This article refers to odds current as of December 26, 2022 at 7:48 PM ET. See all the up-to-date odds for this matchup in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Chargers Vs Colts Odds
Computer Pick
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| Colts (+3.5) | Under (44.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Rankings
| Chargers | Colts | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.3 (19) | 17.5 (31) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.3 (22) | 24.1 (19) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.2 (21) | 4.8 (29) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.9 (29) | 5.1 (8) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (1) | 27 (32) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (18) | 15 (28) |
Chargers Betting Insights
- The Chargers have eight wins in 14 games against the spread this season.
- As at least a 3.5-point favorite, Los Angeles has two wins ATS (2-3).
- There have been five Chargers games (out of 14) that went over the total this year.
- Chargers games have finished with more than 44.5 points eight times so far this year.
- Los Angeles games average 49.0 total points per game this season, 4.5 more than the over/under for this matchup.
Colts Betting Insights
- The Colts are 6-8-0 against the spread this season.
- As 3.5-point underdogs or greater, Indianapolis is 5-2 against the spread.
- Out of 14 Colts games so far this year, five have hit the over.
- So far this year, four Indianapolis games have featured more than 44.5 points scored.
- The over/under for this game is 1.1 points higher than the average scoring total for Colts games (43.4).
Chargers Players to Watch
- Justin Herbert has thrown for 4,019 yards (287.1 ypg) to lead Los Angeles, completing 67.5% of his passes and recording 21 touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 145 rushing yards on 46 carries.
- Austin Ekeler has carried the ball 165 times for a team-high 692 yards (49.4 per game) with nine scores. He has also caught 95 passes for 635 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
- Joshua Kelley has been handed the ball 46 times this year and racked up 191 yards (19.1 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Josh Palmer’s team-leading 714 yards as a receiver have come on 66 receptions (out of 97 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Mike Williams has caught 48 passes for 693 yards (69.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Khalil Mack has racked up 6.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 6.0 TFL and 45 tackles.
- Los Angeles’ tackle leader, Drue Tranquill, has 116 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Bryce Callahan has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 41 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and six passes defended.
Colts Players to Watch
- Matt Ryan leads Indianapolis with 3,057 yards on 309-of-461 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to 13 interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Zack Moss, has carried the ball 48 times for 203 yards (20.3 per game).
- Deon Jackson has been given 57 carries and totaled 191 yards with one touchdown.
- Michael Pittman Jr. leads his team with 815 receiving yards on 86 catches with two touchdowns.
- Alec Pierce has caught 32 passes and compiled 510 receiving yards (39.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Parris Campbell has racked up 510 reciving yards (36.4 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Yannick Ngakoue has 9.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
- Zaire Franklin is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 139 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack.
- Rodney Thomas II leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 35 tackles and three passes defended.
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