Jan. 10, 2026, 7:08 p.m. PT

A pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) is intercepted by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (26) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

In this season’s Wild Card Round of the AFC playoffs, the Los Angeles Chargers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the New England Patriots. The action kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET on January 11, 2026, airing on NBC/Peacock from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. An over/under of 45.5 points has been set for the outing.

In their last game, the Chargers lost against the Denver Broncos, 19-3.

In that matchup versus the Broncos, Bolts QB Trey Lance completed 20 of 44 attempts for 136 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception.

In their most recent game, the Patriots won against the Miami Dolphins, 38-10.

Chargers vs Patriots betting information

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 10:08 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Spread favorite: New England (-3.5)Moneyline: New England (-195), Los Angeles (+162)Total: 45.5 pointsChargers betting insightsAway from home, Los Angeles is 3-5 against the spread and 5-3 overall.The Chargers have gone 9-8-0 against the spread this year.Away from home, Los Angeles has one win ATS (1-1) as 3.5-point underdogs or more.The Chargers have an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.This season, in eight road games, Los Angeles has gone over the total three times.Chargers games have gone over the total seven times this season.Chargers leadersJustin Herbert: 3,727 PASS YDS / 232.9 YPG / 66.4% / 26 TD / 13 INT / 83 CAR / 498 RUSH YDS / 2 TDKimani Vidal: 155 CAR / 643 YDS / 49.5 YPG / 3 TD / 16 REC / 136 YDS / 10.5 YPG / 1 TDOmarion Hampton: 124 CAR / 545 YDS / 60.6 YPG / 4 TD / 32 REC / 192 YDS / 21.3 YPG / 1 TDLadd McConkey: 66 REC / 789 YDS / 49.3 YPG / 6 TDKeenan Allen: 81 REC / 777 YDS / 45.7 YPG / 4 TDQuentin Johnston: 51 REC / 735 YDS / 56.5 YPG / 8 TDChargers vs Patriots game infoDate: Sunday, January 11, 2026Time: 8:15 p.m. ETCity: Foxborough, MassachusettsVenue: Gillette StadiumTV channel: NBC/PeacockLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

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