The Pittsburgh Steelers are losers of two of their last three games, while the San Diego Chargers rebounded nicely in Week 10 after losing back to back games the previous weeks. The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) play host to the San Diego Chargers (4-5), Sunday Nov 16, at Hienz Field for some hard hitting NFL Week 11 action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Steelers as -5 point home favs over the Chargers with the over/under posted at 42 points. Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 11 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com
The Steelers lost to the Colts 20-24 at home in Week 10. QB Ben Roethlisberger made 30 of 42 passes for 284 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Their top rusher on the day was RB Mewelde Moore with 24 carries for 57 yards with two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Hines Ward with nine catches for 116 yards. The Steelers are averaging 22 ppg and they give up an average 15.6 ppg. At home they are 2-2 SU where they average 23.8 ppg and they give up an average 20.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 26th in the league averaging 288 yards a game, no thanks to their 24th ranked passing game that’s good for 191 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 24th in the league averaging 96 yards a game. RB Mewelde Moore leads the Steelers with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked best in the league allowing 240 yards per-game, thanks to their 1st ranked pass defense that allows 171 yards a game, they are great against the rush with a 2nd ranked rush defense that gives up an average 69 yards per-game. The Steelers are 4-5 ATS and 5-4 over/under.
The Chargers beat the Chiefs 20-19 at home in Week 10. QB Phillip Rivers made 27 of 36 passes for 316 yards with two touchdown passes with two interceptions; he has 21 touchdown passes for 2,354 yards and eight interceptions in nine starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB LaDainian Tomlinson with 22 carries for 78 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Vincent Jackson with five catches for 83 yards, while WR Malcom Floyd and TE Antonio Gates caught for a touchdown. The Chargers are averaging 27.1 ppg and they give up an average 24.2 ppg. On the road they are 1-3 SU where they average 22.5 ppg and they give up an average 24.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 10th in the league averaging 349 yards a game thanks to their 6th ranked passing game that averages 253 yards per-game, but their 25th ranked running game averages just 96 yards a game. TE Antonio Gates leads the Chargers with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 26th in the league allowing an average 368 yards a game, no thanks to their 32nd ranked pass defense that allows a high 264 yards per-game and their 12th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 103 yards a game. The Chargers are 3-5-1 ATS and 5-4 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Chargers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Steelers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 11 Predictions
When: Sun, Nov 16, 2008 4:05 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Steelers -5
Point-Spreads.com Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 11 Predictions – Steelers -5
The Bottom Line: Defense wins games and the Steelers are all about defense. Go Steelers! Get your Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 11 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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