San Diego Chargers Betting
The 2008 San Diego Chargers had very little off season roster turnover that is expected to bring them back to the AFC Championship game. Online bookmakers give San Diego Chargers the 2nd best odds to win the Super Bowl and expect them to win 10 regular season games. Preseason betting action has been heavy on the OVER with fans expecting the Chargers to win 11 or more regular season games.
San Diego Chargers Key Additions
RB Jacob Hester
LB Derek Smith
C Jeremy Newberry
San Diego Chargers Key Losses
RB Michael Turner
FB Lorenzo Neal
CB Drayton Florence
S Marlon McCree
2007 Record: 11-5 (1st, AFC West)
Offensive Team Rank: 7th Rushing, 26th Passing, 5th Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 16th Rushing, 14th Passing, 5th Scoring
The San Diego Chargers offense is led by NFL rushing leader LaDainian Tomlinson (1474 rushing yards, 60 receptions, 18 TDs) and QB Philip Rivers (3152 passing yards, 21 TDs, 15 INTs). LT will be motivated from the playoff criticism he received for his hurt knee. Tomlinson will run behind a solid OL that will be missing C Nick Hardwick to a foot injury but veteran C Jeremy Newberry will be his replacement. The WR will look to pick their production this year with mid season acquisition WR Chris Chambers and 6-5 Vincent Jackson looking to meet his potential. All Pro TE Antonio Gates (75 receptions, 9 TDs) is recovering from toe surgery but will be ready for the regular season.
The Chargers defense was 5th in points allowed in 2007 (17.8 ppg allowed) and NFL leading 48 turnovers. San Diego returns the same core group that will be hungry to get off to a fast start (5-5 start in 2007) to gain home field advantage. The LB corp is solid and deep but will need it with LB Shawne Merriman trying to play the season with torn knee ligaments against the advice of doctors. Team leading tacker LB Steven Cooper (108 tackles, 2 Sacks, 2 INT) will miss the first 4 games of the season due to suspension. Secondary is solid with rising star CB Antonio Cromartie and veteran CB Quentin Jammer.
NFL Betting Edge
The San Diego Chargers are coming off a lot injuries in the off season to key players (Rivers, Tomlinson, Merriman, Gates, Hardwick) and suspension LB Cooper. The Chargers play in the weak AFC West and have a soft first 4 games with the Panthers, @Broncos, Jets and @Raiders in the first four weeks. The public will be all over the spread for the Chargers in the opening 4 games. Fade the spread against the Chargers and watch how the team adapts to the loss of C Nick Hardwick.
San Diego Chargers Betting Preview
NFL Odds San Diego Chargers Regular Season Wins
Over 101/2 Regular Season Wins -175
Under 101/2 Regular Season Wins +130
Internet Sportsbooks have NFL Future odds for the San Diego Chargers regular season wins at OVER 101/2 wins -175 meaning that for every $175 bet will payout $100. NFL Lines Explained is a guide to understanding bet odds. Preseason money has been coming in heavy on the Chargers winning 11 or more games with a weak AFC West and a returning roster stacked on offense and defense.
NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
Dallas Cowboys +800
New England Patriots +300
Line makers have the San Diego Chargers with the second best odds to win the Super Bowl at +700 odds.
NFL Odds to win the AFC Championship
San Diego Chargers +450
Indianapolis Colts +500
Jacksonville Jaguars +800
Pittsburgh Steelers +1200
New England Patriots +180
NFL Odds to win AFC West Division
Denver Broncos +500
Kansas City Chiefs +1100
Oakland Raiders +1000
San Diego Chargers -400
The San Diego Chargers are the favorite to win the AFC West at -400 odds meaning that for every $400 bet will payout $100.
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