Falcons-Chargers Preview

By JoeDuffy.net Administrator

The Atlanta Falcons and the San Diego Chargers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qualcomm Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.

The Falcons defeated Carolina 45-28 as a 2.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42).

Michael Turner rushed for 117 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries for Atlanta, while Matt Ryan completed 17-of-27 passes for 259 yards in the win.

The Chargers lost to Indianapolis 23-20 as a 2.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (49).

Philip Rivers threw for 288 yards with two touchdowns for San Diego and LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 84 yards on 21 carries.

Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta: 7-4 SU, 7-4 ATS
San Diego: 4-7 SU, 4-6-1 ATS

Atlanta most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego’s last 7 games
San Diego is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
San Diego is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home

Next up:
Atlanta at New Orleans, Sunday, December 7
San Diego home to Oakland, Thursday, December 4