San Diego has been getting shaded lines all season because of the talent they have on the team. By all rights they should be much better than they are, but the fact is right now they're not a very good NFL team at all. Below the league average, I'd say. Some of that is because of players not performing at the level that's typical for them (Tomlinson), some because of players regressing in their performance (Rivers), some because of a coach that doesn't inspire, but mostly because they simply play like a bunch of individuals and not as a team.
If they lose to Indianapolis they'd probably be a very good fade for the rest of the season. In this particular game, though, I'm much more inclined to just watch and see what happens.
If you're in San Diego, a trip to Tijuana to bet the Colts might be worthwhile. The lines down there on the Chargers are usually inflated, so you might could find Indy +4 or +5.
No clue why Mia is favored, Mia barely beat Sea and Oak last 2 games, 2 SHIT teams. Belichick has had 4 extra days to prepare for this game, and that usually is a large factor. Also Cassell is playing with confidence now. I like NE BIG!
Ketch is correct, year to date double digit underdogs are 13-2 ATS, with four outright wins. One double digit favorite that won was the Giants vs 49ers, and they covered by 2, I do not recall the other. Another interesting trend or angle, is favorites of 8 to 9.5 are 14-6 ATS this year, in part because that is how many points the 49ers, Rams, Bengals, Detroit, KC were/have been getting on those games.
I would be interested to know how this works out for you, a smaller number of units spread over several games or a large number of units on your best pick of the week.
Good luck.
I want to know people's reasoning for taking jets.
Agree with this and NY's D-line will slow down Tenn.'s rushing attack. I think Tenn. wins in a close one but won't be surprised if NY wins.Because 6 points is too much to give a Jets team that is coming off of two good wins with one of the best and most proven QB's in history.
And 6 points is too many to swallow with a Titans team that has struggled to pull away from mediocre teams in three straight weeks, and is starting to feel the immense pressure of the undefeated season.