Broncos vs. Chargers Player Props: Load Up On Melvin Gordon

The Denver Broncos are looking to bounce back this Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Kansas City Chiefs took the Broncos to the woodshed last week, but the Chargers don’t have the same kind of firepower that the defending Super Bowl Champs do.

Let’s take a look at the best Broncos vs. Chargers player prop bets and picks.

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Chargers	-3.5 (-105)	-182	O 44.5 (-110)
Broncos	+3.5 (-117)	+160	U 44.5 (-110)

 

The Broncos are on a three-game winning streak against the Chargers. If they are going to push that streak to four games, who will be the guys to lead the way?

Let’s break down a few of our favorite player props on Broncos vs. Chargers.

 

Broncos Player Props At DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook has some of the best odds on player props.

Melvin Gordon Last Score (+650)

Melvin Gordon is a tank of a human being and he knows how to put the ball in the endzone. He’s listed at -106 to score a touchdown anytime on Sunday. We like his chances of doing that, but we also love the idea of boosting those odds by choosing last score of the game at +650.

Gordon is also listed at +650 to score the first touchdown of the game. With Phillip Lindsay questionable for Sunday’s game from being in the concussion protocol, Gordon is going to receive the lion’s share of the carries.

He will also be the guy Vic Fangio turns to when they need to punch it in at the goal line. The Broncos signed Gordon for that reason.

Drew Lock Under 1.5 Passing Touchdowns (-175)

We hate to do this to Drew Lock, but the play here is to take the under on his passing touchdowns. The last time Lock threw for two touchdowns was in Week 13 of last season. In the seven games he’s played since, he’s thrown for three touchdowns total.

Lock has all the tools to be a successful NFL quarterback, but he has yet to put it all together. As we’ve noted here before, Lock is a much better quarterback at Mile High. With that said, we haven’t seen enough from him this year to feel comfortable taking the over on his touchdowns.

 

Broncos Player Props At FanDuel Sportsbook

Here are a couple of intriguing player props you can find at FanDuel Sportsbook. One quick sidenote: FanDuel Sportsbook is offering 25-1 odds on the Eagles to beat the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football this week.

Jerry Jeudy to have 6+ receptions/Broncos to win (+600)

We keep betting Jerry Jeudy to no avail, but we are not going to give up on the uber-talented wide receiver. This pick is for anyone who thinks the Broncos will pull off the upset.

If Denver figures out a way to knock off the Chargers, chances are that Jerry Jeudy had something to do with it. FanDuel Sportsbook is the place to go for same-game parlays and this is one of the best on the board for Broncos bettors.

Jeudy to have 75+ yards and Broncos win is listed at the same odds, but we like the idea of Jeudy racking in more receptions rather than yards.

Melvin Gordon Over 48.5 Rushing Yards (-110)

The health of Phillip Lindsay is going to play a major factor in whether or not this bet hits. If he sits out due to a concussion, this is a lock (no pun intended) for Gordon. He will receive the lion’s share of carries in that scenario.

But even if Lindsay plays, this bet has a good chance of hitting. Gordon has gone for 49 yards or more in four of his five games this season. He’s averaging 69.8 yards per game. Nice.

All it takes is one big play from Gordon and this bet could be a winner.