SBG Global Current Line: Patriots -3.5 , Total 46
The Chargers opened the season with a 14-3 victory over the Chicago Bears while New England routed the Jets 38-14. The Patriots are not getting much credit for the win now with the video tape controversy hanging over them. The Patriots did seem to know everything the Jets were going to do and Tom Brady took advantage throwing for 297 yards and three TD’s, completing 22 of 28. New acquisition Randy Moss had nine catches for 183 yards.
One streak will end on Sunday night. The Patriots have won six straight home openers while the Chargers have won 11 consecutive regular season games since Week 8 of last year. The Chargers also won at New England two years ago 41-17.
Here are the betting statistics for Sunday night’s game. The Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September. The Chargers are 10-1-2 ATS in their last 13 games as a road underdog. The Chargers are 31-15-2 ATS in their last 48 games overall. The Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings between the two teams.
The Patriots are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. The Patriots are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 games in September. The Patriots are 49-23-3 ATS in their last 75 games overall.
The Over is 5-1 in the Chargers last 6 road games. The Under is 4-1 in the Chargers last 5 games overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Patriots last 7 games overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Patriots last 7 vs. the AFC. The Under is 11-4 in the Patriots last 15 games as a home favoritePick: Chargers 3 units out of 5, for more NFL Picks discussion visit the NFL Betting Forum
