Los Angeles Chargers 2023 Future Odds: Super Bowl, Conference, Division, Regular Season Wins and Player Props

The Los Angeles Chargers may have made the playoffs last year. But the season was still a bit of a disappointment. The Chargers had an excellent opportunity to reach the second round of the playoffs, but the team’s now infamous collapse against Jacksonville sent them home early. The Chargers’ roster is similar to last season. That’s both good and bad, as the Chargers should battle for a playoff spot again. But if the 2023 Los Angeles Chargers stats against the run aren’t any better, it could be an uphill climb to the postseason.

Los Angeles Chargers At A Glance

Kellen Moore Arrives to Air it Out

The biggest move the Chargers made this offseason was bringing in offensive coordinator Kellen Moore from the Dallas Cowboys. Previous OC Joe Lombardi liked the short passing game, which doesn’t take advantage of Justin Herbert’s arm. Expect things to change in the offense, which is a good thing. The 2023 Los Angeles Chargers stats in the passing game should see a higher yards per pass attempt and yards per completion.

Moore’s arrival will likely have an impact on running back Austin Eckler, the team’s leading rusher and receiver. Eckler rushed for 915 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also caught 107 passes for five more touchdowns. But his longest gain was just 23 yards. Los Angeles needs to take advantage of Mike Williams and Keenan on the outside.

The Chargers run defense was putrid last year. Los Angeles ranked No. 28 in the league, allowing 145.8 yards per game. The Chargers weren’t as bad at stopping the inside run. But the defense against the outside run was especially bad. Head coach Brandon Staley calls the defense, so a change in defensive coordinator won’t have the same impact as the change to Moore for the offense. Still, you can’t allow 5.4 yards per run and expect to win on a consistent basis.

The Chargers were solid against the pass, ranking No. 7 in the league. One reason is the team was so easy to run against, opponents threw fewer passes against Los Angeles. The Chargers were tied at No. 19 in yards per pass attempt, allowing 6.7 yards when the opponent threw the ball.

The Chargers have a starting line-up that rivals just about any team in the league. The problem for Los Angeles is the team doesn’t have a lot of depth. A few injuries could put the Chargers in bad shape for the postseason.

Super Bowl Odds: Los Angeles Getting Little Respect

The Chargers were a popular pick to win the Super Bowl last year, with odds hovering around +1600. This season the odds are almost double that, with Los Angeles at +3000. A lot will have to go right for the Chargers to make a serious push at a championship. The odds are against them and deservingly so.

Conference Odds: Many AFC Teams Better Than Los Angeles

The Chargers were +800 in the preseason a year ago and fell well short of advancing to the conference championship. It looks to be the same story this season, as Los Angeles is +1400 in the AFC. The Chargers are probably about the seventh-best team in the conference. So a conference title is possible. It’s just not likely. The National Football League predictions will have the Chargers as the underdog in six or seven games this season.

Division Odds: Chargers Have to Get Past Chiefs

The Chargers’ chances of winning a division title would be easier if they didn’t have to deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Playing better in the division would also be a help. Despite having 6-11 Las Vegas and 5-12 Denver in the AFC West, the Chargers were just 2-4 in conference games. Los Angeles split with the Raiders and Broncos and lost to the Chiefs twice. You’re not going to compete for a division title like that and it’s doubtful the Chargers can pass the Chiefs in the NFL standings.

Regular Season Wins: More Headline Also

The Chargers had a season wins total of 10.5 last year and came up short. Now, the Chargers are being asked to win 9.5 games. But a tough schedule may take a toll on the number of wins Los Angeles picks up this year. In addition to the six AFC West games, the Chargers play the AFC East teams, along with Baltimore, Dallas, Minnesota, and Detroit. There are also games against Green Bay, Chicago, and Tennessee, but it’s not the easiest slate.

The Chargers likely have too much talent to finish with seven or fewer wins. It’s a question of how many games the team can win against comparable teams. Los Angeles was 7-5 in games decided by a touchdown or less last season. They’ll need to at least be that good in close games once again.

To Make Playoffs: Los Angeles on the Bubble

The Chargers are pretty much right on the playoff bubble. They can sneak in as a wild card team once again. But they’ll likely need to reach 10 victories again to get there. A 4-2 division record would certainly help. But a 3-3 record would be an improvement.

Side Bets

There are quite a few extra wagers relating to the Los Angeles Chargers. Herbert and Eckler make up the majority of them. That makes sense as those are the team’s two key offensive pieces. With the 2023 Los Angeles Chargers stats expected to improve in the passing game, Herbert offers some decent value plays. However, Eckler may be slightly overpriced and shouldn’t have the same number of receptions.

Herbert is +800 to lead the NFL in passing yards, +1000 to lead the NFL in touchdown passes, and +2800 to win Offensive Player of the Year. You can get odds of +1200 if you want to take Herbert to be the regular season MVP.

Eckler is +1800 to lead the league in receptions and +1600 to win Offensive Player of the Year. The odds of Eckler winning the rushing title are +5000.

Mike Williams is +4000 to lead the league in receiving yards.

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