The San Diego Chargers finally won their first game last week over the Jets, while the Oakland Raiders went for two in a row but fell short by one point against red hot Buffalo. The Raiders host the Chargers, Sunday September 28, at McAfee Coliseum for some NFL Week 4 action. NFL oddsmakers at BodogLife.com have the San Diego Chargers as -8 point road favorites over the Oakland Raiders with the over/under listed at 45 ½ points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 4 Predictions in now at BodogLife.com
The Chargers beat the Jets 48-29 at home on MNF. QB Phillip Rivers was much improved making 19 of 25 passes for 250 yards with three touchdown passes and one interception. His has nine touchdown passes with 844 yards under his belt and two interceptions in three games. RB LaDainian Tomlinson had 26 carries for 67 yards with two touchdowns and three catches for 20 yards. WR Vincent Jackson was their top receiver with three catches for 74 yards. WR Chris Chambers and WR Antonio Gates each contributed a touchdown. The Chargers are averaging 36.7 ppg and their allowing 31.3 ppg. Their offense is currently ranked 5th overall averaging 376 yards a game thanks to their 5th ranked passing game that averages 279 yards per-game. Stangely enough their running game’s ranked 24th averaging just 97 yards a game. On defense they allow a high 394 yards a game, their pass defense is second worst in the league and their rush defense is ranked 18th allowing 109 yards a game. The Chargers are 1-1-1 ATS and 3-0 over/under.
The Raiders lost 23-24 on the road to Buffalo last week. They had the lead going into the fourth quarter but they failed to hold back the Bills red hot offense. QB JaMarcus Russell made just 9 of 19 passes for 156 yards with one touchdown. RB Michael Bush had 14 carries for 55 yards while RB Darren McFadden had 14 carries for 42 yards. WR Johnnie Lee Higgins made one catch for 84 yards. The Raiders are averaging 20 ppg and they’re giving up 24.3 ppg. They have the worst passing game in the league, but thanks to their 3rd ranked rushing game, that averages 182 yards a game, they can still move the sticks. Their defense gives up a 21st ranked 336 yards a game, a 26th ranked 232 passing yards per-game and a 13th ranked 104 rushing yards a game. The Raiders are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Oakland.
- Chargers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
- Favorite is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 4 Predictions
When: Sun, Sept 28, 2008 4:00 PM ET
Line: BodogLife.com
Pick: Chargers -8
Point-Spreads.com San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 4 Predictions – Chargers -8
The Bottom Line: The Raiders are too good to rush against so look for the Chargers to take to the skies. Get yourSan Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 4 Predictions in now at BodogLife.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus when you open an account.
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