The New England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qualcomm Stadium.NFL Betting Odds makers at BetUs currently have the Chargers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game's total is sitting at 45.
The Patriots defeated San Francisco 30-21 as a 3-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Kevin Faulk rushed for 32 yards and a pair of touchdowns on seven carries for New England, while Matt Cassel passed for 259 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Chargers lost to Miami 17-10 as a 6-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5).
Philip Rivers passed for 159 yards with a touchdown for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson was held to only 35 yards on 12 carries in the loss.
Team records:
New England: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS
San Diego: 2-3 SU, 2-2-1 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in October are 10-0
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 9-1
San Diego most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England's last 5 games on the road
New England is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 11-2-1 ATS in its last 14 games
Next up:
New England home to Denver, Monday, October 20
San Diego at Buffalo, Sunday, October 19
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