Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers Spreads NFL Week 4 Picks: The winless Miami Dolphins head to San Diego to take on the Chargers, Sunday Oct 2nd. The Chargers won their last meeting 23-13, at home, in 2009. NFL oddsmakers have the Chargers as -7 point home favorites over the Dolphins with the over/under set at 44.5 points. Finish off your NFL Week 4 Picks right by getting your bet on the latest Dolphins vs Chargers Spreads available now.
Miami (0-3) lost in Cleveland 16-17, in Week 3. QB Chad Henne went 19 of 29 for 255 yards with a touchdown, while RB Daniel Thomas had 23 carries for 95 yards. The Dolphins could have eased the pressure on their embattled sideline boss had they been able to hold onto a late lead last week. Up by six points on Cleveland with time winding down, a struggling Miami defense allowed the Browns to march 65 yards on 13 plays. The Chargers likely won't have one of their best pass-catchers available for the game, however, with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates doubtful to suit up due to a nagging foot injury that also kept him out of last week's win. Looks like Henne might be able to toss the ball this week.
Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here. San Diego (2-1) got a 20-17 home win over the winless Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. QB Phillip Rivers was 24 of 38 passing for 266, his lowest total of the season, with two touchdowns. RB Ryan Mathews scored twice and the uninspiring Chargers overcame two more interceptions by Rivers. Mathews ran 21 times for 98 yards. The Chargers have a history of faltering early on during head coach Norv Turner's tenure before eventually catching fire down the stretch, therefore this season's 2-1 start is seen as an encouraging sign for the expected AFC West contenders. Despite that solid record, San Diego hasn't been particularly sharp over its first three games, however. Turner's troops had to fight back from a 10-point halftime deficit at home against a still-winless Minnesota outfit in Week 1, and were forced to hold off a belated comeback attempt from slumping Kansas City to register a 20-17 victory at Qualcomm Stadium last Sunday. The Chargers have also compiled a troublesome minus-six turnover margin through the initial three weeks, with usually on-point quarterback Philip Rivers having thrown a league-high six interceptions over that span. Rivers has averaged over 325 yards per game through the air thus far, however, and gets to face a disappointing Dolphins defense that enters Sunday's clash ranked 30th against the pass.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego.
Under is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.
Dolphins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in San Diego.
Dolphins are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Dolphins are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Dolphins are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Chargers are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers
When: Sunday Oct 2nd@4:15 PM ET
Pick: Chargers -7
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The Bottom Line: Chargers all the way. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers Spreads available now.
