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Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Sunday, 10/19/25

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5-1
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4-2
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Colts vs Chargers Guest Expert Predictions

Point Spread Pick
LA Chargers -1.5(-110)

Not many people expected the Indianapolis Colts to own the best record in the AFC through 6 weeks at 5-1. The Colts needed a late comeback to get past the short-handed Cardinals last week, 31-27, but Indianapolis failed to cover as 10-point home favorites.

Indianapolis travels to Los Angeles for the 2nd time this season, as the first loss for the Colts came against the Rams in Week 4. The Colts square off with the Chargers on Sunday, who snapped a 2-game slide in Sunday’s 29-27 victory over the Dolphins.

Los Angeles has failed to cover the spread in 4 consecutive games, all as a favorite. The Chargers lost outright to the Giants and Commanders, as LA owns a perfect 4-0 record against AFC opponents.

Colts QB Daniel Jones has thrown a TD pass in each of the first 6 games for Indianapolis, but has been held to 212 passing yards in each of the last 2 wins. RB Jonathan Taylor leads the NFL in rushing yards with 603, while posting 2 games of 3 rushing TDs.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert has also posted a TD pass in all 6 games, but has not had a multiple-TD passing performance at SoFi Stadium this season. Los Angeles is running out of players at the running back position with all its injuries, but 2nd-year man Kimani Vidal rushed for 124 yards in the last-minute victory over Miami.

These teams have met once since the 2020 season, as the Chargers knocked off the Colts 20-3 late in the 2022 campaign in Indianapolis.

The Colts are 2-5 straight-up in their last 7 games as a road underdog since last season, although 4 of those games were decided by 3 points or less.

The Chargers definitely saved face with the win at Miami to avoid a 3rd consecutive loss following a 3-0 start. Los Angeles should capitalize on that victory back at home and knock off an Indianapolis team that has barely been tested this season.

Colts vs Chargers prediction: Chargers -1.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 2.

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Game Totals Pick
Under 48.5(-110)

Indianapolis has topped the 29-point mark in 5 of 6 games this season, but also yielded at least 27 points 3 times. The Colts have faced 3 of the 10 worst defenses this season from a yardage standpoint (Titans, Dolphins, Cardinals), but put up 473 yards against Denver, which is 2nd in the NFL in yards allowed per game.

Los Angeles was riding a 4-game Under streak prior to cashing the Over in last Sunday’s 29-27 triumph at Miami on a 43 total. The teams combined for 34 2nd-half points after 1 touchdown was scored in the first half to go along with 5 field goals.

The Chargers scored a combined 28 points in losses to the Giants and Commanders before busting out for 29 points against the Dolphins. At home, Los Angeles has cashed the Under twice in 2 games after closing out last season on a 5-game Over streak at SoFi Stadium.

The Colts are 3-3 to the Over this season, as the 3 Overs have seen Indianapolis and its opponents combine for 57 points or more. In the 3 Unders, they have combined for 47 or fewer points.

Los Angeles and its opponents totaled 48 points or less in each of its first 5 games before the combined 56 points against Miami. The total sits at 48.5 across the board, which is the highest total for the Chargers this season. Against Washington, the total closed at 48 as the Chargers scored 10 points in the opening quarter and were outscored, 27-0, in the final 3 quarters.

The Chargers rank 7th in the NFL in yards allowed per game at 301.7 and 6th in passing yards allowed at 177.5. Jones is averaging 250 passing yards per game, while getting sacked only 5 times, the fewest of any starting QB in the league.

This game will likely see these teams combine to score in the low 20s and stay Under the total.

Colts vs Chargers pick: Under 48.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 47.5.

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