Nissan Stadium is where the Tennessee Titans (0-1) will trade blows with the Los Angeles Chargers (0-1) on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Chargers vs. Titans Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Chargers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Chargers have -142 odds to pick up the win, while the Titans are listed at +120 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 45.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Chargers vs. Titans Live?
- Game Day: Sunday, September 17, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Betting Preview
Chargers
The Titans’ defense allowed 21.1 points per game last season, close to the 23 the Chargers scored. The Chargers were 12-8 overall and 14-6 against the spread when they scored over 21.1 points last season.
The Titans’ defense surrendered 351.6 yards per game last year, just 7.7 yards fewer than the 359.3 the Chargers’ offense averaged. The Chargers picked up 5.3 yards per play, while the Titans allowed 5.4.
When the Chargers offense put together a game with more than the Titans’ average yardage allowed (351.6) last year, they were 12-8 overall and 16-4 against the spread.
Titans
The Titans averaged 5.1 fewer points per game (17.5) than the Chargers gave up (22.6) last year. The Titans were 6-0 overall and 6-0 against the spread when they scored more than 22.6 points last season. The Titans’ offense gained 296.8 yards per game last season, 49.3 yards fewer than the 346.1 surrendered by the Chargers’ defense. The Titans accumulated 5.1 yards per play, while the Chargers conceded 5.9.
The Titans’ record last season when they accumulated more than the Chargers’ season average in total yards allowed (346.1): 6-4 overall, 6-4 ATS.
Chargers vs. Titans Injury Report
Chargers
Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Austin Ekeler | RB | Ankle | Out |
Joey Bosa | OLB | Hamstring | Probable |
Chris Rumph II | OLB | Hamstring | Out |
Eric Kendricks | LB | Hamstring | Out |
Brenden Jaimes | OG | Gameday inactive | Out |
Daiyan Henley | LB | Hamstring | Out |
Titans
Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
---|---|---|---|
DeAndre Hopkins | WR | Ankle | Probable |
Kristian Fulton | CB | Hamstring | Out |
Amani Hooker | DB | Concussion | Out |
Will Levis | QB | Gameday inactive | Out |
Colton Dowell | WR | Gameday inactive | Out |
Caleb Murphy | OLB | Gameday inactive | Out |
Chargers vs. Titans Betting Analysis
Chargers Betting Insights
The Chargers’ record against the spread last season was 11-6-0. The Chargers had an ATS record of 6-6 as 2.5-point favorites or greater last season.
Last season, six of the Chargers’ 17 games hit the over.
Titans Betting Insights
The Titans’ record against the spread last year was 9-8-0. Against the spread, as underdogs of 2.5 points or more, the Titans went 4-4 last year.
Tennessee was an underdog in nine games last season and won three (33.3%) of those contests. Tennessee had a record of 2-6 in games where sportsbooks had them as underdogs of at least +120 on the moneyline. The Titans had five of their 17 games hit the over last year.
Last season, the Titans were the underdog nine times and won three of those games. Last season, the Titans won two of their eight games when they were the underdog by at least +120 on the moneyline.
Chargers vs. Titans Against The Spread & Betting Records
Chargers
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 47.7 | 48.7 | 46.9 |
Implied Team Total AVG | 26.2 | 26.8 | 25.7 |
ATS Record | 11-6-0 | 5-3-0 | 6-3-0 |
Over/Under Record | 6-10-1 | 3-5-0 | 3-5-1 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 9-2 | 4-2 | 5-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-5 | 1-1 | 0-4 |
Titans
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 42.2 | 41.1 | 43.2 |
Implied Team Total AVG | 23.5 | 22.5 | 24.4 |
ATS Record | 9-8-0 | 3-5-0 | 6-3-0 |
Over/Under Record | 5-12-0 | 2-6-0 | 3-6-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-4 | 2-4 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-6 | 1-1 | 2-5 |
Players to Watch
Chargers
- Justin Herbert threw for 4,739 yards last year (to rank second in the NFL), with 25 touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) and 10 interceptions. He completed 68.2% of his passes while averaging 278.8 yards per game and 6.8 per attempt.
- Mike Williams had 895 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 63 receptions, while being targeted 93 times.
- Over the course of 10 games played last season, Keenan Allen had 66 catches (6.6 receptions per game on 8.9 targets per game) for 752 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
- Josh Palmer had 72 catches for 769 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He averaged 4.5 yards per game over 16 games and was targeted 107 times.
- Derwin James intercepted two passes and also had115 tackles, five TFL, four sacks, and six passes defended in 2022.
- Khalil Mack had 7.5 sacks in addition to his 11 TFL and 50 tackles over 17 games.
- Kenneth Murray had one sack in addition to his seven TFL, 75 tackles, and one interception.
- Michael Davis had one sack to go with two TFL, 61 tackles, and one interception over 17 games.
Titans
- Last year Derrick Henry rushed for 1,538 yards (96.1 yards per carry) and 13 rushing touchdowns.
- In addition to the numbers he put up in the running game, Henry had 33 grabs (on 41 targets) for 398 yards and zero touchdowns.
- Ryan Tannehill hit the gridiron for 12 games last season, and accumulated 2,536 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 65.2% completion percentage.
- When he wasn’t airing it out, Tannehill rushed for 98 yards (8.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- In nine games with the Cardinals last year, DeAndre Hopkins converted 96 targets into 64 receptions, 717 yards and three touchdowns.
- Chris Moore was targeted 74 times with the Texans last season, leading to 48 catches, 548 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games.
- Kevin Byard was on the field for 17 games, recording 106 tackles and four interceptions.
- Jeffery Simmons was on the field for 15 games, totaling 54 tackles, nine TFL, 7.5 sacks, and seven passes defended.
- Roger McCreary registered one interception to go along with 84 tackles, one TFL, and eight passes defended in 17 games.
- Denico Autry was a big contributor on D last year, with 27 tackles, eight TFL, eight sacks, and four passes defended.
Chargers vs. Titans Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Chargers, and we project that Chargers will cover the spread (Chargers -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 45.5 points.
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