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<p>It has been a disastrous stretch for the Indianapolis Colts, who have lost four in a row and seven of eight, with the last two losses coming in especially humiliating fashion. Will there be any respite as they close out Week 16 with a Monday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 pm ET, ESPN)?</p>
<p>Allowing 54 points in a 35-point loss, as the Colts did against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13, would have been rock bottom in most instances.</p>
<p>But after a bye week, the Colts inexplicably found a way to upstage that by being on the painful end of the biggest comeback in NFL history, as they blew a 33-0 lead against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. </p>
<p>It can’t possibly get any worse, right? That might be tempting fate, but there’s every chance that the Chargers decide to pick this week to finally explode on offense.</p>
<p>Will Indianapolis find a new low tonight? Find our Chargers vs Colts prediction below, as well as our Monday Night Football betting picks for tonight’s matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.</p>
<h2 id="aaiv8">Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts Odds</h2>
<p><strong><em>Game odds are via <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BetOnline</a> as of Monday, December 26, 2022, at 5:40 pm ET. This article may also include odds from our other recommended <a href="/legal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">legal sports betting sites</a>.</em></strong></p>
<h3 id="2e75r">Spread</h3>
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles Chargers -3.5 (-110)</li>
<li>Indianapolis Colts +3.5 (-110)</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="ehc9e">Over/Under</h3>
<ul>
<li>Over 44.5 (-110)</li>
<li>Under 44.5 (-110)</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="93mk">Moneyline</h3>
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles Chargers -198</li>
<li>Indianapolis Colts +166</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="6hbas">Will Increased Production Lead to Points for Herbert &amp; the Chargers?</h2>
<p>Among the list of major disappointments in the NFL this season is what the Chargers haven’t done on offense after much was expected of that unit entering the season.</p>
<p>Entering tonight’s game, they are 13th in the NFL in scoring (22.3 PPG) and only 10th in yards per game (357.9), and they have scored 25+ points just four times all season.</p>
<p>Injuries have been an issue, and the ground game is 31st in the league in both yards per carry (3.7) and yards per game (83.7). </p>
<p>But Justin Herbert hasn’t lived up to his billing as a top NFL MVP contender, even though he is closing in on a career high in completion percentage. Unless he strings together three big games, he will finish short of 30 touchdown passes for the first time as a pro.</p>
<p>But that big finish can’t be ruled out, with the Chargers facing the Colts, Rams (home), and Broncos (away) to close out the regular season.</p>
<p>And Herbert is heating up, at least in terms of yardage. He had only two 300-yard games in his first 11 games this season, and after throwing for 340 yards against the Houston Texans in Week 4, he went seven games without a 300-yard game.</p>
<p>But he has hit 300 yards in each of his last three games, and he will be going up against a defense that allowed 460 yards through the air in Minnesota’s historic win.</p>
<h3 id="dcesc">Last Three Games for Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert</h3>
<ul>
<li>at Raiders (lost 27-20): 28 of 47, 335 yards, TD</li>
<li>vs Dolphins (won 23-17): 39 of 51, 367 yards, TD</li>
<li>vs Titans (won 17-14): 28 of 42, 313 yards, 2 INT</li>
</ul>
<p>Herbert averaged seven yards per pass only four times in his first 11 games, including just once in the run of seven games without a 300-yard performance. </p>
<p>But he has averaged 7+ yards per pass in each of the last three games, and the defense he is facing tonight is 17th in the league in that category, allowing 7.0 yards per pass.</p>
<h3 id="c9muh">Passing Props for Justin Herbert</h3>
<p><strong><em>Odds are via <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/bovada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.</em></strong></p>
<h4 id="4ej46">Yards</h4>
<ul>
<li>Over 281.5 (-117)</li>
<li>Under 281.5 (-117)</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="ajper">Touchdowns</h4>
<ul>
<li>Over 1.5 (-166)</li>
<li>Under 1.5 (+120)</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="1sbs2">Completions</h4>
<ul>
<li>Over 26.5 (-117)</li>
<li>Under 26.5 (-117)</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="abe2n">Attempts</h4>
<ul>
<li>Over 37.5 (-125)</li>
<li>Under 37.5 (-109)</li>
</ul>
<p>If you think Herbert will have 200+ passing yards and the Chargers will win, you should hop on the boost that <a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a> is offering for that combo. Instead of -150 odds, you can grab it at +125. </p>
<p>There’s only so much you can put on boosted bets, but those are great odds for something that has an excellent chance of cashing.</p>
<h2 id="dtub6">Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction and Picks</h2>
<p><strong>Chargers vs Colts Prediction:</strong> Chargers to win</p>
<p><strong>Chargers vs Colts Picks:</strong> Chargers to cover (Best Value: -3.5 @ -109 at <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/betus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BetUS</a>) &amp; Chargers team total over (Best Value: over 23.5 @ -118 at BetUS)</p>
<p>I like to consider myself an optimist, even when things are dire. But I can’t find anything to be optimistic about when it comes to the Colts here, other than the fact that the season will be over soon. </p>
<p>The Chargers have been meandering in mediocrity for much of the season, but there’s no excuse for a so-so show tonight in Indianapolis.</p>
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