Chargers Betting Prediction
(8-8, 7-8-1 Against the Spread): +770 to win Super Bowl XLIV
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San Diego is still the team to beat in the AFC West, and because of that they get some extra points on the spread bet. However, being the best team in football’s weakest division doesn't hold water against non-conference foes. The Chargers should be a faded bet against tough teams like Baltimore, Miami, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Dallas, Tennessee and the New York Giants.
Chargers Strength:
Philip Rivers is quickly becoming one of the most feared passers in football. The Chargers quarterback puts up big numbers, like his NFL-best passer rating of 105.5 last season, and carries himself with a cocky confidence that can get under the skin of opponents. Rivers totaled over 4,000 yards and 34 touchdowns and seems to be getting better every season.
It helps to have one of the game’s most elite running backs keeping defenses on their toes. Rivers has had it easy with LaDainian Tomlinson behind him. Last season, LT was slowed by injuries but still rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 11 times. A lot of people are writing off the RB this year. Sure, he isn't scoring 28 touchdowns any more but he must still be accounted for by opponents.
Also pumping up Rivers’ numbers is a talented group of receivers. Wide receiver Vincent Jackson seems to have put his inconsistent seasons behind him with a 1,000-plus yard showing in 2008. Jackson is a beast and hits harder with the football than most of the guys covering him. Veteran Chris Chambers is still a big target along with TE Antonio Gates, who was hurt at the start of last year but finished with 60 catches and eight touchdowns.
Chargers Weakness:
Teams found out quickly they could pass at will against the Chargers last season. San Diego allowed over 247 yards through the air and had just 15 interceptions on the year. Many fingers point to the absence of LB Shawne Merriman as an excuse. While Merriman is a talented pass-rusher he isn't the key to the defense. The Chargers had just 28 sacks without him but that was more due to fact that the front of the 3-4 is wearing down.
The secondary was let down my Antonio Cromartie. He was picked on by opposing quarterbacks and tried too hard to make the big play, putting himself out of position. At safety, San Diego is hoping Clinton Hart can stay healthy and improve on his lackluster 2008. His partner Eric Weddle is still wet behind the ears and showed his lack of focus at the worst times.
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