The San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints head over the pond to play a road game in jolly ole London, and I’m sure jet lag, and field condition, will play a major role in this game. The field conditions at last year’s game were awful due to heavy rains. The New Orleans Saints (3-4) host the San Diego Chargers (3-4), Sunday October 26, at Wembley Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 8 action. NFL oddsmakers at reduced juice Heroescasino.com have the Chargers as -3 point favorites over the Saints with the over/under listed at 46 points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Heroescasino.com
The Chargers lost to the Bills on the road in Week 7 action. QB Phillip Rivers made 22 of 29 passes for 208 yards with two touchdown passes with an interception; he has 16 touchdown passes for 1,697 yards and five interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB LaDainian Tomlinson with 14 carries for 41 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Malcom Floyd with four catches for 65 yards and a touchdown while WR Vincent Jackson chipped in a touchdown. The Chargers are averaging 27.4 ppg and they give up an average 23.1 ppg. They are 1-3 SU on the road where they average 22.5 ppg and they give up an average 24.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th averaging 327 yards a game thanks to their 9th ranked passing game that averages 232 yards per-game, but their 26th ranked running game averages just 94 yards a game. WR Chris Chambers leads the Chargers with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 28th in the league allowing an average 366 yards a game, no thanks to their 32nd ranked pass defense that allows a high 254 yards per-game and their 18th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 111 yards a game. The Chargers are 3-3-1 ATS and 4-3 over/under.
The Saints lost to the Panthers on the road 7-30 in Week 7. QB Drew Brees made 21 of 39 passes for 231 yards with an interception; he has 12 touchdown passes for 2.224 yards and seven interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Reggie Bush with 9 carries for 55 yards, FB Mike Karney pounded in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Devery Henderson with three catches for 80 yards. The Saints are averaging 25.6 ppg and they give up an average 23.3 ppg. They are 0-3 SU on the road where they average 21 ppg and they give up an average 31 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 1st best in the league averaging 402 yards a game; their 1st ranked passing game is good for 310 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 27th in the league averaging 91 yards a game. RB Reggie Bush leads the Saints with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 20th in the league allowing 331 yards a game, no thanks to their 21st ranked pass defense that allows 222 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 16th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 109 yards per-game. The Saints are 4-3 ATS and 4-2 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Chargers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Chargers are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Saints are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Saints are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 8.
- Over is 9-2-1 in Saints last 12 games overall.
- Over is 10-3 in Chargers last 13 games following a ATS loss.
San Diego Chargers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 8 Predictions
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Heroescasino.com
Pick: Chargers -3
Point-Spreads.com San Diego Chargers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 8 Predictions – Chargers -3
The Bottom Line: Both teams have offense, but its defense that wins games. Go Chargers! Get your San Diego Chargers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Heroescasino.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
