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WEEK 13
CBSAI Prediction

Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos

ML Prediction
63% confidence
LACDEN
37%63%

Denver Broncos projected to win thanks to superior scoring offense over Los Angeles Chargers. Model assigns a 63% confidence to this outcome.

Win Probability

63%DEN wins
LAC 37%
DEN 63%

Team Profile

Los Angeles ChargersLAC
Denver BroncosDEN

Key Factors

LACStatDEN
25.7
PPG (Off)DEN +2.3
28.0
24.2
PA/G (Def)DEN +0.8
23.3
1.5
Point DiffDEN +3.2
4.7
50%
Win Rate
50%
6g
Games (Form)
6g
XGBoost · 300 trees · rolling 6-game windowModel accuracy: 61.8%

Game Projections

Derived from each team's last 6-game scoring averages vs opponent defense

LAC

24.5

proj pts

Total O/U

50.6

pts

DEN

26.1

proj pts

Projected SpreadDEN -1.6

Scoring Edges

Denver Broncos Offense

28.0 PPG vs Los Angeles Chargers (allows 24.2)

+3.8 pts/g

Los Angeles Chargers Offense

25.7 PPG vs Denver Broncos (allows 23.3)

+2.3 pts/g

Projections use rolling 6-game team averages. Not financial advice.

Analytics Breakdown

Model-derived betting metrics & edge factors

Proj Spread

Broncos -1.4

Total O/U

56.4

Upset %

-6230%

Momentum Score

Los Angeles Chargers56
Denver Broncos58

Denver Broncos Edges

Home field advantage

Familiar game-day environment

Los Angeles Chargers Edges

Motivated road performance

Proven consistency in tough environments

This matchup projects as a near pick'em — expect a tight game decided in the fourth quarter.

Head-to-Head History

No recent matchup data available.

Injury Report

Latest injury designations from ESPN

No significant injuries reported

Team & Player Breakdown

Los Angeles ChargersDenver Broncos
25.7Points Per Game28.0
24.2Points Allowed23.3
50%Win Rate50%

Los Angeles Chargers

Head Coach

Jim Harbaugh

Starting QB

Justin Herbert

balanced, physical attack that pairs Herbert's arm talent with a disciplined run game

aggressive, multiple-front defense that generates pressure with four rushers

Strength: Herbert's arm talent and the organizational discipline Harbaugh has installed
Weakness: offensive line consistency protecting Herbert in obvious passing situations

Denver Broncos

Head Coach

Sean Payton

Starting QB

Bo Nix

creative, play-action system designed to leverage Nix's mobility and Payton's scheme ingenuity

physical, multiple-front defense that disrupts opposing offenses at the line

Strength: Sean Payton's offensive creativity and the Mile High altitude advantage
Weakness: Nix's consistency and execution in clutch, high-leverage moments

Key Players

Justin HerbertQB

Herbert's combination of size, arm strength, and football IQ makes him one of the AFC's most talented quarterbacks. Under Harbaugh's disciplined system, he's become more decisive.

Bo NixQB

Nix's mobility and arm strength give Denver an explosive offensive element when he's in rhythm. His development under Payton's system has been encouraging.

Keenan AllenWR

Allen's route precision and ability to win against zone coverage make him Herbert's most reliable option on third down.

Courtland SuttonWR

Sutton's combination of size and contested-catch ability makes him Nix's most reliable downfield target.

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Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos — Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win the Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Week 13 game?+

Our AI prediction model picks the Denver Broncos to win the Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Week 13 2026 matchup with 63% confidence. The model gives the Denver Broncos a 63% win probability and the Los Angeles Chargers a 37% win probability.

When and where is the Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos game?+

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC, hosted at Empower Field. The game airs on CBS.

What is the confidence level on this NFL Week 13 prediction?+

Our machine-learning model rates this pick at 63% confidence, based on 4+ seasons of team performance data, offensive/defensive splits, recent form, home/road splits, and pace-adjusted efficiency. Higher confidence generally means the model sees a wider gap between the two teams.

What TV network is broadcasting the Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos game?+

The Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos Week 13 game is scheduled to air on CBS. Check your local listings or the NFL Predictions Hub schedule closer to kickoff for the latest broadcast information.

How accurate are NFL Predictions Hub's AI picks?+

Our XGBoost-based prediction model is trained on 4+ seasons of NFL play-by-play, team, and situational data. It tracks a rolling win rate against the moneyline that is published on our model transparency page. Individual picks are probabilistic — even a 75% confidence pick will miss 1 in 4 times over a long enough sample.

Game Information

Kickoff

Sun, Nov 29, 4:00 PM UTC

Network

CBS

Venue

Empower Field