Lions vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds – Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers – Don’t Be Surprised
It’s been four years since the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers have faced each other, and a lot of things have changed since the last time they met. In that 2019 win, the Lions started Matthew Stafford, while the Chargers were led by Phillip Rivers.
Will the Los Angeles Rams (4-4) be able to keep the Detroit Lions’ offense humming as they chase down the NFC North crown, or will the Los Angeles Chargers get back on track with a third win in a row?
The Detroit Lions v. Los Angeles Chargers betting odds and match
- Fixture:Â Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Chargers
- Date and Time:Â November 12, 2023 @ 4:05 pm EST
- Location:Â SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
- Points Per Game:Â 25.0
- Points Allowed Per Game:Â 20.6
- 3rd Down Efficiency:Â 46-113
- 4th Down Efficiency:Â 8-17
- Net Passing Yards Per Game:Â 259.3
- Yards Per Pass Attempt:Â 7.4
- Passing TDs:Â 12
- Rushing Yards Per Game:Â 131.4
- Rushing TDs:Â 11
- Sacks:Â 21
- Interceptions:Â 7
Los Angeles Chargers
- Points Per Game:Â 25.1
- Points Allowed Per Game:Â 21.8
- 3rd Down Efficiency:Â 46-111
- 4th Down Efficiency:Â 7-12
- Net Passing Yards Per Game:Â 239.9
- Yards Per Pass Attempt:Â 7.3
- Passing TDs:Â 14
- Rushing Yards Per Game:Â 101.1
- Rushing TDs:Â 8
- Sacks:Â 31
- Interceptions:Â 6
Game Prediction
While neither defense is terrible, these are two top-10 scoring teams. The Chargers defense allows the second-most yards per pass attempt. Having the second-most sacks in the NFL helps negate that, but the Lions are one of the top pass-protection teams. Jared Goff should have plenty of time to pick apart the Los Angeles secondary.
On the other side, the Lions are also weaker against the pass defensively, whereas their run defense is dominant. The Chargers don’t run the ball often or operate efficiently on the ground, so they may not even waste their time. Still, the Chargers are eighth in scoring because Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler, and the rest of the offense are one of the NFL’s top passing attacks. Only two teams have kept Los Angeles under 24 points this season.
Don’t overthink this one. Two pass-happy offenses are meeting in a controlled environment since SoFi Stadium is (mostly) indoors. There should be plenty of big plays and quick scores in Los Angeles this weekend. Anticipate a shootout in this clash.
