The Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) host the San Diego Chargers (9-8), Sunday Jan 11, for some bone crunching AFC Divisional action. The Steelers beat the Chargers, in Week 11, 11-10 at home. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Steelers as -6 point home favs over the Chargers with the over/under set at 38 points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Chargers beat out the Colts 23-17 at home last week. QB Phillip Rivers made 20 of 36 passes for 217 yards with no touchdown passes with one interception; he has 34 touchdown passes for 4,004 yards and 11 interceptions in 16 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Darren Sproles with 23 carry for 105 yards with two touchdowns, while RB LaDainian Tomlinson pounded in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Antonio Gates with eight catches for 87 yards. The Chargers are 3-4 SU on the road where they average 23.3 ppg and they give up an average 21.9 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged 38.7 ppg and given up an average 20.7 ppg. 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 just 107 yards a game. RB LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers with 12 touchdowns and is currently listed as questionable for Sundays tilt. 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 8-7 over/under.
The Steelers won six of their final seven games to finish first in the AFC North, thus receiving a first round bye. They are 6-2 SU at home where they average 23 ppg and they give up an average 14.4 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged 19.3 ppg and given up an average 13.3 ppg. QB Ben Roethlisberger has 17 touchdown passes for 3,314 yards with 15 interceptions in 16 starts. He received a concussion in Week 17 and is expected to start this week. Their overall offense is ranked 22nd in the league averaging 312 yards a game, no thanks to their 23rd ranked running game that’s good for 105 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 16th in the league averaging 207 yards a game. WR Hines Ward leads the Steelers with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked best in the league allowing 237 yards per-game, thanks to their first ranked pass defense that allows 157 yards a game, they are great against the rush with the second best ranked rush defense in the league that gives up an average 80 yards per-game; they also allow the least amount of points in the league, 13.9 ppg. The Steelers are 9-7 ATS and 8-8 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Chargers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Steelers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.
- Steelers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Steelers are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Chargers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Steelers last 8 playoff home games.
San Diego Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions
When: Sun, Jan 11, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Steelers -6
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The Bottom Line: Defense wins games. The Steel Wheels are going to be all over Phillip Rivers. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
