Chargers vs. Buccaneers NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Los Angeles Chargers NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

The Los Angeles Chargers once again fell short against a top-tier opponent in Week 14, dropping their seventh straight game to the Kansas City Chiefs in a narrow two-point defeat under the Sunday night lights. A scoreless first half proved costly for Jim Harbaugh’s squad, as critical penalties derailed their chances to end the losing streak. The Chargers now sit 8-5 straight up (SU) and 9-4 against the spread (ATS) after earning the NFL spread cover in Arrowhead, with all five losses coming against teams with winning records at the time of play. Despite the setback, Los Angeles remains firmly in the playoff race, though only one of their eight wins has come against a team currently above .500. With only four games remaining on the regular season schedule, Justin Herbert and the Chargers must prove they can contend with stronger competition. The pressure mounts in Week 15 betting as they host the streaking Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a high-stakes matchup, followed by a critical rematch with the Denver Broncos. NFL bettors are closely monitoring this pivotal stretch, which could determine the Chargers’ postseason fate. To solidify their playoff position, Los Angeles must show they can rise to the occasion against quality opposition. Current action reports find NFL bettors split on how this one ultimately plays out.

Another tally in the loss column saw some value hit the Bolts futures odds across the board. LA’s odds of winning Super Bowl LIX jumped to 40-1 from 35-1 while its odds of winning the AFC held firm at 15-1. The Chargers odds of winning the AFC West have been taken off the board with KC locking up its ninth straight AFC West title, while their adjusted win total odds fell back down to 10.5 from a season-high 11.5 with heavy juice now affixed to the over. Additionally, the Bolts odds to make the playoffs finds the “Yes” now at -1400 after requiring an $1800 investment to make $100 last week, and the “No” shortened to +750 after closing +900 last week.

NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3

Los Angeles Chargers -3

Over/Under: 45.5

Money Line: Buccaneers +140, Chargers -160

Los Angeles Chargers Week 15 Matchup

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Kickoff time is set for 4:25 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 15 betting lines hit the board with the Chargers favored by 3.5-points and the Over/Under (O/U) set at 47.5. The number to beat has since shortened up to the key number of +3 regardless of LA taking in 56 percent of the booked handle. That lets it be known NFL crypto bettors hammered the Bucs at the open in order to get a piece of that hook. The Bolts have done a solid job protecting their house in going 4-2 SU and 4-1-1 ATS with the two defeats, you guessed it, coming against +.500 opponents in Baltimore (23-30) and Kansas City (10-17). Since playing to three straight low scorers that saw 31 points scored on average, each of LA’s last three home games played to high scorers with an average of 52.7 points denting the board. Total bettors seem to be of the belief points are tougher to come by in this matchup with the O/U down a full point to 46.5 and 57 percent of the money in favor of the market correction.

Los Angeles Chargers Week 14 Recap

The Los Angeles Chargers fought valiantly but fell short in a 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs under the Sunday night lights, extending their AFC West rivals' streak of divisional titles to nine. The game showcased the Chargers' resilience, rallying from a 13-point halftime deficit to log the NFL spread cover, but ultimately, Kansas City's last-minute field goal sealed the game. Justin Herbert completed 21 of 30 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown, shaking off a slow first half where the Chargers punted on their first five possessions and put a goose egg on the board. In the second half, LA came alive with a 13-play, 79-yard drive capped by Gus Edwards' 3-yard rushing touchdown. Herbert later connected with Quentin Johnson for a 4-yard score, breaking a 13-quarter drought of touchdown passes. Defensively, the Chargers pressured Patrick Mahomes effectively, sacking him three times, contributing to his career-high 13 sacks over three games. However, a costly 39-yard pass interference penalty on Justin Reid set up a Chiefs touchdown, while an unsportsmanlike conduct call against Trey Smith later led to a Kansas City field goal. Despite Cameron Dicker’s 37-yard field goal giving the Chargers a late lead, the defense couldn’t stop Mahomes' final drive. Injuries added to the Chargers’ struggles, with TE Will Dissly and WR Jalen Reagor exiting in the third quarter.

2024 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1960 as charter members of the American Football League, the Los Angeles Chargers moved to San Diego in 1961. Barron Hilton, an heir to the famous hotel chain, was the original owner. He named the team the Chargers after his credit card company that was aligned to his hotels and restaurants. The early Chargers were the power of the American Football League. Their marquee man was Hall of Fame receiver Lance “Bambi” Alworth. Head coach Sid Gilman was a pioneer in passing game development. The Chargers played in the first two AFL championship games, losing both. Finally, they won the 1963 AFL championship. After losing the AFL championship game in the next two years, the Chargers went into a long period of darkness.

But head coach Don Coryell and quarterback Dan Fouts led a franchise resurgence in the early 1980s. Following that was another long period of losing. The Chargers made their only Super Bowl appearance in the 1995 season, losing to the 49ers. From 2004 through 2018, the Chargers made the playoffs seven times. For most of those years, the quarterback was Philip Rivers, who could never get the Chargers to the Super Bowl. Finally, after years of futility in trying to get a new stadium built, the Chargers returned to LA from San Diego in 2017.

Since then, the franchise has not won a division title and has only made it to the postseason twice, largely due to poor coaching and an inability to stay healthy. With Jim Harbaugh taking over as head coach for the 2024-25 season and the roster undergoing a strategic overhaul, there is renewed hope that the team can compete with the Kansas City Chiefs and become a Super Bowl contender.

Los Angeles Chargers Past Seasons (2000)

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