LA Chargers at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and predictions

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) rushes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The LA Chargers (5-3) and Tennessee Titans (1-7) meet in a Week 9 NFL battle Sunday afternoon. Kickoff from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Chargers vs. Titans odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in Week 8's Thursday Night Football battle, covering as a 3-point home favorite. The Over (44.5) hit. QB Justin Herbert put on a show, ending with 3 touchdowns, 227 passing yards and 62 rushing yards. Los Angeles, after a 1-2 start, has ripped off 4 wins in its last 6 games.

The Titans, who fired Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start to the season, were annihilated 38-14 by the Indianapolis Colts on the road in Week 8, failing to cover as a 14.5-point underdog. The Over (47.5) cashed. Tennessee has had some major offensive shortcomings, having scored just 37 points over its last 3 contests. It has gone 2-6 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Chargers beat the Titans 27-17 on Nov. 10, 2024, the last time these teams met. Los Angeles covered as an 8-point home favorite in the victory.

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Chargers at Titans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Chargers -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Titans +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
Against the spread (ATS): Chargers -9.5 (-110) | Titans +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Chargers at Titans key injuries

Chargers

G Mekhi Becton (knee) questionable
TE Will Dissly (illness) questionable
CB Tarheeb Still (knee) out

Titans

LB Arden Key (quadricep) out
WR Bryce Oliver (knee) questionable
WR Calvin Ridley (hamstring) out
DT Jeffery Simmons (hamstring) out
S Xavier Woods (hamstring) out

Chargers at Titans picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 27, Titans 19

Moneyline

PASS.

There's no playable moneyline wager. The Chargers (-500) should come out on top but are far too expensive to consider.

Against the spread

BET TITANS +9.5 (-105).

The Chargers, when expected to win by a sizable margin, have come up short. They are 0-2 ATS as a favorite of 4 or greater and are 1-1 straight up in those games. Los Angeles defense has left too much to be desired as well, giving up 27 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games.

The Titans are 2-2 ATS as an underdog of 7.5 or greater, and their offense has at least shown some competence at home. They have tallied 19 or more points in 2 of 3 home games. Considering those trends, take TITANS +9.5 (-105) to keep this one reasonably close.

Over/Under

BET OVER 43.5 (-110).

Neither team has defended well over the last month. Because of that, in their last 4 games, the Chargers and Titans are both 3-1 O/U.

The Chargers rank in the bottom six (27th) in opponents yards per rush attempt (4.9) while the Titans sit as the second-worst team in opponents' completion percentage (72.46%). There are too many holes in the defenses to expect a low-scoring game.

Back OVER 43.5 (-110).

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