The Los Angeles Chargers fell to the Chiefs on Sunday night after failing to hang onto a late lead. It was the team’s second straight loss and third defeat in its last four outings. Los Angeles is now 5-5, and its hopes of catching Kansas City in the AFC West are all but over. After entering the season as a popular option in Super Bowl futures, the club now finds itself with work to do just to qualify for a wild card spot. The team returns to action in Week 12 with a road date at the 4-7 Arizona Cardinals. Here’s a closer look at the latest Chargers betting odds and lines.
Los Angeles Chargers odds: Spread, moneyline and over/under
Week 12 odds: Chargers on road for a date with the Cardinals
The Chargers were 5.5-point underdogs for the visit from the Chiefs. They held a lead going into the fourth quarter, but Patrick Mahomes and company mounted a comeback to exit with a 30-27 victory. The Cardinals were in Mexico City as big underdogs to the 49ers on Monday night, falling by a score of 38-10.
- Point spread: Chargers , Cardinals
- Moneyline: Chargers , Cardinals
- Totals: Over/under
Los Angeles is 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 on totals. Arizona is 5-6 ATS and 6-4-1 on the over/under. The clubs last faced off in 2018, with the Chargers picking up a 45-10 home win. For the all-time series, Los Angeles leads 10-4.
Chargers vs. Cardinals player props
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The Chargers are averaging 22.7 points per game and allowing 25.8. Justin Herbert has had his moments this season while throwing for 2,730 yards and 16 TDs, but he has fallen down the charts in MVP futures as a result of the team’s uneven campaign. Mike Williams is dealing with an ankle injury and has missed practice time this week. The Cardinals are scoring an average of 21.8 per contest while giving up 26.9. Colt McCoy has started the last two games, as Kyler Murray has been out with a hamstring injury. Chargers vs. Cardinals player props will be out in advance of gameday.
Los Angeles Chargers odds to win the Super Bowl
Last updated: Nov. 25
DraftKings released futures odds in January. At the time, the Chargers were at +2200, which was in the upper half of the odds board. After opening the season at 5-5, the team’s odds have moved to . According to the futures market odds, the Chargers could be in the postseason mix, but they’re a step behind the top contenders in the conference. The Buffalo Bills () are among the favorites to win Super Bowl 57.
Los Angeles Chargers futures odds for 2022-23
As the latest NFL odds indicate, the Chargers still have some potential in Super Bowl futures markets. You can also place your bets on how the team will perform in other categories. Here are the latest futures betting odds on the Chargers:
- Regular season win total
- Odds to win the AFC West ()
- Odds to win the AFC ()
- Justin Herbert NFL MVP odds ()
- Most passing yards: Justin Herbert ()
Herbert entered the season as a top contender for MVP. He’s behind the top candidates as we hit the stretch run, but he has the potential to move up the charts if the offense gets into high gear. In the team categories, the Chargers entered the season as contenders across the board, but the 5-5 start has led to a downward shift in the odds.
Los Angeles Chargers schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 p.m. ET | LAC -3.5 (1-0) | Chargers 24-19 (1-0) | Under 52.0 (0-1) |
| 2 | Sept. 15 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. ET | LAC +4 (2-0) | Chiefs 27-24 (1-1) | Under 52.5 (0-2) |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | 4:05 p.m. ET | JAX +6.5 (2-1) | Jaguars 38-10 (1-2) | Over 45.5 (1-2) |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | at Houston Texans | 1 p.m. ET | LAC -5.5 (3-1) | Chargers 34-24 (2-2) | Over 45.5 (2-2) |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | at Cleveland Browns | 1 p.m. ET | LAC -1.5 (4-1) | Chargers 30-28 (3-2) | Over 47.0 (3-2) |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | vs. Denver Broncos | 8:15 p.m. ET | DEN +4 (4-2) | Chargers 19-16 (4-2) | Under 45.5 (3-3) |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | vs. Seattle Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. ET | SEA +5 (4-3) | Seahawks 37-23 (4-3) | Over 51.0 (4-3) |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | BYE | BYE | BYE | BYE | BYE |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | LAC -2.5 (5-3) | Chargers 20-17 (5-3) | Under 49.5 (4-4) |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | at San Francisco 49ers | 8:20 p.m. ET | LAC +8 (6-3) | 49ers 22-16 (5-4) | Under 45.5 (4-5) |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | LAC +5.5 (7-3) | Chiefs 30-27 (5-5) | Over 53.0 (5-5) |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | at Arizona Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. ET | LAC -4.5 (-110) ARI +4.5 (-110) | Chargers (-210) Cardinals (+180) | Over/Under 47.5 (-110) |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 p.m. ET | |||
| 14 | Dec. 11 | vs. Miami Dolphins | 4:05 p.m. ET | |||
| 15 | Dec. 18 | vs. Tennessee Titans | 4:25 p.m. ET | |||
| 16 | Dec. 26 | at Indianapolis Colts | 8:15 p.m. ET | |||
| 17 | Jan. 1 | vs. Los Angeles Rams | 8:20 p.m. ET | |||
| 18 | Jan. 8 | at Denver Broncos | TBD |
Los Angeles Chargers news and notes
Los Angeles is now riding a two-game losing streak following a close loss to the Chiefs. The Chargers had Kansas City on the ropes heading into the fourth quarter, but a pair of Patrick Mahomes-to-Travis Kelce TDs took care of that. The Chargers are now 5-5 after entering the season as a team that was receiving a good deal of attention as a potential contender. They remain in the wild card mix, but they also have ground to make up over the stretch run. The Chargers return to action on Sunday at the Cardinals.
Los Angeles Chargers FAQ
Are the Chargers a Super Bowl contender this season?
Sportsbooks view the Chargers as a Super Bowl contender this year. The team just missed out on the postseason last year at 9-8, but they could take a leap forward this season.
How did the Chargers do against the spread last year?
The Chargers went 8-9 against the spread last season. The team posted a record of 9-8 on the moneyline, and leaned toward the over at 10-7 on totals.
Whom did the Chargers add and lose during the offseason?
The Chargers traded for Khalil Mack and made additions like J.C. Jackson and Sebastian Joseph during free agency. Justin Jones is among the players who have moved on, while the team’s first pick at the NFL draft was Zion Johnson.
Is Justin Herbert a contender for NFL MVP?
Justin Herbert is behind the top contenders in the race to win the NFL MVP award. He has steadily progressed throughout his career, but the Chargers as a whole haven’t lived up to preseason expectations.