Chargers vs. Dolphins Odds
MIAMI, FL (The Spread) – The San Diego Chargers hope to stop a losing streak on Sunday when they face the Miami Dolphins at 1PM ET on CBS.
The Chargers are 5-3 on the season, 2-2 on the road and 5-3 against the spread. Miami is 4-3 overall, 1-2 at home and 4-3 against the spread. Both teams have went over the point total 4 times on the season. The home team has won four straight between these two.
Trends show that the Chargers are just 2-6 against the spread in their last 8 meetings with Miami. These two have went under the point total in 10 straight meetings overall and in their last four meetings in Miami.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Miami is the slight favorite at home, as the Dolphins are getting odds of -1.5 points against the Chargers. The over/under total for the game has been set at 45 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had the Dolphins favored by a point. The spread fell to even for part of the week before settling at Miami -1.5. The over/under total opened at 44 points and slowly climbed up to 45 points.
The Chargers are coming off a 35-21 loss at Denver last week, dropping their second straight game after a 5-1 start. San Diego is giving up just 330 yards per game on defense, while posting 353.3 yards per game on offense. Philip Rivers has thrown for 2,213 yards and 20 touchdowns to lead the offense while Malcom Floyd has caught 24 passes for 470 yards and three touchdowns. Branden Oliver has added 352 rushing yards with two scores. The defense is led by Eric Weddle, who has 58 tackles with one interception.
Miami is coming off a 27-13 win at Jacksonville last week. The Dolphins have won two straight and three of their last four. Miami is posting 355 yards per game on offense while giving up 322.7 yards per contest on defense. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has thrown for 1,619 yards and 11 touchdowns to lead the team, while Lamar Miller has rushed for 469 yards and four scores. Mike Wallace has added 32 receptions for 418 yards and five scores while Cameron Wake is leading the defense with 16 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
In terms of Injuries, Miami guard Daryn Colledge (migraine) and safety Jimmy Wilson (hamstring) are both questionable. San Diego cornerback Jason Verrett (shoulder) and safety Jahleel Addae (head) are both questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Chargers, as San Diego is getting 82% of the wagers with odds of +1.5 points at Miami on Sunday afternoon.
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