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AFC West rivals clash in Oakland this Sunday when the Raiders host the San Diego Chargers. Oddsmakers have made the Chargers 7.5-point favorites.
Kickoff: 4:10PM ET CBS
Odds: Oddsmakers from online sports book SBG Global have established the Bills as 8-point favorites.
Over/Under: 45.5
Public Betting:
Current public betting information shows that 75% of bettors favor the Chargers –7.5 over the Raiders.
Top Trends for this game:
SAN DIEGO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.
OAKLAND is 23-47 ATS (-28.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Key Player Injuries:
SAN DIEGO
[LB] Shawne Merriman IR – Knee – 09/10/08
[LB] Stephen Cooper expected to miss first 4 games – Suspension – 07/25/08
[C] Nick Hardwick missed last game %27?%27 – Foot – 09/22/08
OAKLAND
[OL] Paul McQuistan IR – Knee – 09/10/08
[OT] Kwame Harris missed last game, %27?%27 – Leg – 09/21/08
[RB] Justin Fargas is downgraded to expected to miss – Groin – 09/22/08
[RB] Oren O’Neal IR – Knee – 08/24/08
[DT] Gerard Warren left last game, "?" – Neck – 09/22/08
[OG] Cooper Carlisle is downgraded to expected to miss – Ankle – 09/23/08
Prediction:
Questions are still swirling about the status of head coach Lane Kiffin’s job, but that hasn’t stopped the Raiders from playing well the past two weeks. Oakland beat division rivals Kansas City in Week 2 and nearly beat the undefeated Bills in Buffalo last week. With the Chargers seemingly getting back on track after beating the Jets at home in Week 3, it’s hard to like the Raiders this Sunday, especially without injured rookie running back Darren McFadden. Assuming the defense can once again create big plays like they did last Monday night against the Jets, San Diego should roll. We predict the Chargers over the Raiders, 30-17.
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