The San Diego Chargers have already lost to the Colts this season and they’ll have to be on their toes to get past the red hot Colts who shutout the Titans last week. The San Diego Chargers (8-8) host the Indianapolis Colts (12-4), Saturday Jan 3, for some hard hitting NFL Wild Card Weekend action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Colts as -1 point road favs over the Chargers with the over/under set at 50 points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Playoff Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com
The Colts enter the playoffs on a nine game win streak, most notably their Week 17 drubbing of the Titans 23-0, at home. The Colts beat the Chargers, in Week 12, 23-20 in San Diego. On the road they are 6-2 SU where they’ve averaged 21.5 ppg and they’ve given up an average 22.1 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged 28.3 ppg and they’ve given up an average 15 ppg. QB Peyton Manning has 24 touchdown passes for 4,002 yards with 12 interceptions in 16 starts. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 335 yards a game, thanks to their fifth ranked passing game that’s good for 255 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 31st in the league averaging 79 yards a game. RB Dominic Rhodes leads the Colts with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 11th in the league allowing 310 yards per-game, no thanks to their 24th ranked rush defense that allows 122 yards a game, they are great against the pass with a fifth ranked pass defense that gives up an average 188 yards per-game. The Colts are 8-7-1 ATS and 8-8 over/under.
Colts Injuries: RB Dominic Rhodes, WR Anthony Gonzalez – questionable
The Chargers finished their regular season winning four straight after a miserable November. At home they are 5-3 SU where they’ve averaged 30.5 ppg and they’ve given up an average 19.6 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged 38.3 ppg and they’ve given up an average 22 ppg. QB Phillip Rivers has 34 touchdown passes for 4,004 yards with 11 interceptions in 16 starts. Their overall offense is ranked 11th in the league averaging 348 yards a game thanks to their seventh ranked passing game that averages 240 yards per-game, but their 20th ranked running game averages 107 yards a game. RB LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers with 12 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league allowing an average 349 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked pass defense that allows a high 247 yards per-game and their 11th ranked rush defense gives up an average 102 yards a game. The Chargers are 7-8-1 ATS and 7-7 over/under.
Chargers Injuries: RB LaDainian Thomlinson expected to play, WR Malcom Floyd questionable
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Colts are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
- Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Colts are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
- Colts are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.
- Colts are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Colts are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
- Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Chargers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Playoff Predictions
When: Sat, Jan 3, 2009 8:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Colts -1
Point-Spreads.com San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Playoff Predictions
The Bottom Line: The Colts have definitely turned their season around and their offense is beginning to look like playoff material. Their defense stopped the hottest team from scoring any points last week. The Chargers have played great, but don’t count out Peyton Manning yet. Go Colts! Get your San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Playoff Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
