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Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos picks, predictions, odds: Who wins in NFL Week 17?

The Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos play on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Empower Field at Mile High in a game on the NFL Week 17 schedule.

Which team will win the Week 17 NFL game?

Check out these NFL Week 17 picks and NFL Week 17 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 2:25 p.m. MST on CBS (stream with free trial from FUBO).

The Broncos are a 5.5-point favorite over the Chargers in NFL Week 17 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Denver is -250 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +200.

The over/under (point total) is set at 38.5 points.

The Chargers are coming off a 24-22 loss against the Buffalo Bills in their NFL Week 16 game.

The Broncos are coming off a 26-23 loss against the New England Patriots.

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The Arizona Republic: Chargers 21, Broncos 17

Jeremy Cluff writes: "The Broncos picked a terrible time to lose two straight games. A third straight loss would end Denver's playoff hopes."

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Bill Speros writes: "The Chargers are on to 2024. The Broncos are still alive despite losing to the Patriots on Christmas Eve. Russell Wilson and Sean Payton have a get-right opportunity here and they should be able to take advantage."

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Sports Betting Dime: Chargers 24.4, Broncos 22.8

The site's formula predicts that the Chargers will win the NFL Week 17 game against the Broncos.

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Will Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers? NFL Week 17 picks, predictions and odds for Sunday's game.

ESPN: Broncos have a 61.5% chance to beat Chargers on Sunday

The site gives the Chargers a 38.2% shot at winning the Week 17 NFL game.

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Tyler Sullivan writes: "The Chargers are already eliminated from playoff contention and the Broncos are on the brink of having their postseason hopes dashed, especially after losing to New England last week. Denver opened as a six-point favorite over L.A., but that has since dipped to 5.5. The Broncos are 3-5 ATS at home this season, while the Chargers are 3-4 ATS on the road."

STREAM THE GAME: Watch Chargers at Broncos live with FUBO (free trial)

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