The San Diego Chargers (2-2) are starting to turn their season around after winning their last two games, while the Miami Dolphins (1-2) shocked the Patriots with some trick plays to get the win. The Miami Dolphins host the San Diego Chargers, Sunday October 5, at Dolphins Stadium for some NFL Week 5 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Chargers as -6 point road favorites over the Dolphins with the over/under posted at 45 points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 5 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com
The Chargers trumped the Raiders 28-18 on the road. QB Phillip Rivers made 14 of 25 passes for 180 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception. He has 10 touchdown passes with 1,024 yards under his belt with four interceptions in four games. RB LaDainian Tomlinson had 26 carries for 106 yards with two touchdowns; he has four touchdowns on the season. WR Antonio Gates was their top receiver with five catches for 58 yards with one touchdown. The Chargers average 34.5 ppg and they give up an average 28 ppg. Their offense is ranked 8th with 356 yards a game thanks to their 7th ranked passing game that averages 247 yards per-game. Their running game ranks 17th averaging 108 yards a game. They put up the most points in the league, 34.5 ppg. On defense is where they struggle. Their defense averages a 28th ranked 376 yards allowed, their pass defense is the second worst in the league and their rushing defense allows a 13th ranked 100 yards a game. The Chargers are 2-1-1 ATS and 4-0-0 over/under.
The Dolphins got a big win over the Patriots 38-13, week 3 in New England. They had runningbacks throwing and reverse plays confusing defenses. QB Chad Pennington made 17 of 20 passes for 226 yards; he has two touchdown passes for 589 yards with one interception. RB Ronnie Brown was their top receiver with 17 carries for 113 yards with four touchdowns while RB Ricky Williams had 16 carries for 98 yards. WR Anthony Fasano was top receiver with three catches for 66 yards with a touchdown. The Dolphins average 20.7 ppg and give up an average 21.3 ppg. Their offense is ranked 13th averaging 324 yards a game; they sit averagely with a 15th ranked passing game and a 16th ranked running game. Their defense allows 15th ranked 318 yards a game, no thanks to their 26th ranked 227 passing yards allowed, but their rush defense only allows a 10th ranked 90 yards a game. The Dolphins are 1-2 ATS and 2-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
- Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Chargers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Chargers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
- Chargers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
San Diego Chargers vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 5 Prediction
When: Sun, Oct 5, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Chargers -7
Point-Spreads.com San Diego Chargers vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 5 Prediction – Chargers -7
The Bottom Line: The Chargers will want to take advantage against the Dolphins weak pass defense. Watch out for the Dolphins trickery, they promised their opponents they will see a lot more of. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 5 Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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