Lawrence MNF GOY
MNF GOY is Denver
He also hit his NFL GOY today on the Bengals
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5* BEST BET
Denver over SAN DIEGO by 3
Finally, an entertaining Monday nighter featuring a pair of division rivals with a score to settle. Sure, the Broncos will be home for the holidays for the 2nd straight season but,rest assured, they will come into this game with fi re in their eyes from a 41-3 loss earlier this year. It was the worst defeat suffered by Denver since 1966 and, obviously, the worst ever in Mike Shanahan’s career. Sure, the Chargers are 8-1 ATS as December chalk against a losing team off a double-digit loss,but Denver counters at 7-1 ATS off an upset loss against a division opponent off a SUATS win. Clincher is Norv Turner’s 0-5 ATS career mark as a favorite of more than 7 points against a division foe off a loss. Are you ready for some football
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San Diego -8.5
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3* SAN DIEGO over Denver - Mon - The Chargers handed DEN their worst home loss S/’66 with a 41-3 win as a 1 pt AF. SD had a 479-215 yd edge before DEN gained 81 yds on their final 2 drives & the Broncos had 1 FG on 11 drives. SD outrushed DEN 214 (5.8) to 72 (3.6) & has covered 3 straight. SD comes in off a dominating win vs DET with a 55-10 as a 3H Key Selection & have the #9 & #2 units (+10 TO’s) vs DEN’s #5 & #5 units (+3 TO’s). DEN is 26th in scoring defense in that span allowing 31 or more pts in 3 of the L4 games while SD is 1st in scoring defense holding foes to 17 or less in all 4.This is DEN’s 6th road game in 8 weeks & they are 1-6 ATS on the road overall TY. Cutler is 5-14 ATS as a starter for DEN & this is his 1st MNF road game. SD continues to fly under the radar due to NE,IND, DAL & GB but they have covered 4 straight going 6-1 ATS at home TY. Expect a big home finale from Tomlinson who has rushed for 146 ypg (6.9) the L3W as he takes on DEN’s #29 rush def.
FORECAST: SAN DIEGO 31 Denver 10
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*SAN DIEGO 34 - Denver 17—Broncos among the most inconsistent teams in the NFL TY, which is saying something. But one trait showing up too often for Denver fans is their team’s inability to disrupt strong running teams. With super-quick S.D. RB Darren Sproles (122 YR off the bench vs. Detroit last week) spelling “L.T.” (1311 YR), that trend likely to continue. And HC Norv Turner says former Dolphin WR Chris Chambers (19 recs. last 5 games) learning quickly in his new offense. Broncs 2-9 vs. spread last 11 away; “over” 16 of last 19.
Johnny Tailgate's Monday Night
Denver +8.5 vs. San Diego
San Diego is coming off a big win last weekend, which may assist in them falling flat this week. I expect Denver to break out their bag of tricks on this national stage especially since they are really not playing for anything at all.
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Your winner here is on the Chargers!
Denver definitely has talent with Brandon Marshall, Jay Cutler, Champ Bailey and a few others but let's face it, this team has been a huge disappointment this season. The Broncos have played two, maybe three quality games all season long. They were able to beat Pittsburgh earlier at home and buried the Chiefs a few times but that's about all they have done. Mike Shanahan's squad is no longer a team that can run at will with that zone blocking scheme and they are the worst team in the entire NFL in defending the run. Good luck here against the league's best in LT as we may see 200 yards and three scores from the former TCU Horned Frog and future Hall of Famer.
The Chargers have really been turning things around after the tough 0-2 and 1-3 start to the season. Obviously Norv Turner learned what needed to be done and the players have turned things up in a major way in winning 9 of their last 12 games.
This is a lot to lay and especially so in a division rivalry type of a game but I just cannot back the Broncos on the road here as the Chargers are too good and just have too much going for them. I do not see San Diego losing this game and if they win and don't cover then so be it but the home boys are just too good and have too much to play for in terms of playoff positioning and avoiding New England in the second round.
I'm not looking for a total romp but in the end a double digit win!
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3 Units - San Diego -8½
3 Units - Denver/San Diego Over 47
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San Diego Chargers
Christmas Day NBA Phoenix Suns Last few days have been tough, but remember this is a marathon, Quality over quantity,
lost his 5th superpick in a row after winning 10 in a row.
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Under 47 Denver/SD
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Prediction: 3* Over 47 SD/Den
SUNSHINE FORECAST
Denver Broncos (+9) at San Diego Chargers
Power Rating Projection:
San Diego Chargers 29 Denver Broncos 16
Statistical Projections
Denver Broncos 19
Rushing Yards: 109
Passing Yards: 237
Turnovers: 3 San Diego Chargers 29
Rushing Yards: 135
Passing Yards: 221
Turnovers: 2
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
San Diego Chargers 34 Denver Broncos 20
Brandon Lang
Just have to keep building it all back up winning day by winning day.
You saw a perfect example of money management as record wise I go 2-3 Sunday but pick up +28.5 dimes with the 2 top plays cashing in, a dominant 30 dime winner on the Jags and a 15 dime winner on the Seahawks.
I am telling you right now, there is so much money to made here over the next 6 weeks. I mean a lot of money.
All the bowl games. All the NFL playoffs. As much NBA and College Hoops you want, and of course, my 16th straight Super Bowl winner.
When the smoke clears after that Super Bowl winner, I truly believe from the depth of everything I am you will be very happy with where everything stands.
So here we go. One of my strongest Monday night plays of this entire year.
Let's bang it home and celebrate a great Christmas together and keep this winning run going right on through the New Year.
Here we go with today's breakdown:
Monday
40 Dime
Chargers
The Broncos aren't any better now than when they got beat badly at home 41-3 in the first meeting on October 7. They might be worse. San Diego is definitely improved, if not on the field, certainly in terms of confidence. That's what winning 8 out of 10, including four in a row, will do for your mental stake.
In the first meeting, LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers ran wild, rushing for 214 yards. Expect nothing different this time around as Denver's rushing defense entered this week's action ranked 29th in the league with a yield of 140 yards a game (4.5 ypc). LT has averaged 146 yards the past three weeks (6.9 ypc). He took the second half of last week's rout of Detroit off when his hamstring bothered him, but he's expected to start tonight. And I'm not worried about him taking a rest if the Chargers get up big tonight. Same thing happened in the first meeting and Michael Turner rushed for 147 yards. Well Turner is questionable with a shoulder injury tonight, but now the Bolts turn to Darren Sproles, who after LT sat down against Detroit last Sunday rushed for 122 yards and two TDs on 25 carries.
I went against Denver two Thursdays ago in its last game at Houston and the Texans - with Sage Rosenfel at quarterback and a gimpy Ron Dayne running the ball - blew the Broncos out 31-13 as a 2 1/2 point home dog. The extra couple of days rest won't help them as this is their 6th road game in 8 weeks. They're 1-6 ATS on the road anyway this season.
Tough spot for the Broncos to be in on Christmas Eve with nothing to play for on the road. And Monday's have not been kind to Mike Shanahan as Denver is 8-15-1 ATS on the Monday night highway over the years. On the other hand, San Diego is 12-6 ATS Mondays at home and I expect both trends to continue tonight.
NFL System Picks
San Diego -9
DCI
SAN DIEGO 33, Denver 17
R&R Totals
Play On: OVER THE TOTAL
BRW Sports Advisors
San Diego Chargers -9
Sports Insights
Denver Broncos +9