The San Diego Chargers have let their playoff hopes slide away after dropping three straight, while the Oakland Raiders have just one win, which came on the road, in their last six games. The San Diego Chargers (4-8) host the Oakland Raiders (3-9), Thursday Dec 4, at Qualcomm Stadium for some Thursday Night Football. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Chargers as -10 point home favs over the Raiders with the over/under set at 43 points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders Thursday Night Football Pick in now at SBGglobal.com
The Chargers lost to the Falcons 16-22 at home in Week 13. QB Phillip Rivers made 17 of 30 passes for 149 yards with no touchdowns; he has 23 touchdown passes for 2,950 yards and 10 interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Jacob Hester with one carry for 28 yards, while RB LaDainian Tomlinson pounded in a touchdown run. Their top receiver on the day was WR Malcom Floyd with five catches for 59 yards. The Chargers are averaging 24.2 ppg and they give up an average 22.8 ppg. At home they are 3-3 SU where they average 26.3 ppg and they give up an average 21.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 329 yards a game thanks to their 9th ranked passing game that averages 235 yards per-game, but their 26th ranked running game averages just 93 yards a game. RB LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 27th in the league allowing an average 367 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked pass defense that allows a high 260 yards per-game and their 15th ranked rush defense gives up an average 107 yards a game. The Chargers are 4-7-1 ATS and 5-7 over/under.
The Raiders lost to the Chiefs 13-20 at home in Week 13. QB Jamarcus Russell made 10 of 28 passes for 132 yards with no touchdown passes; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,729 yards with four interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Justin Fargas with 18 carries for 82 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Zach Miller with five catches for 79 yards. The Raiders are averaging 14.3 ppg and they give up an average 22.1 ppg. On the road they are 2-4 SU where they average 17.5 ppg and they give up an average 20.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 29th in the league averaging 263 yards a game, thanks to their 10th ranked running game that’s good for 123 yards per-game. Their passing game sits horribly ranked worst in the league averaging 139 yards a game. WR Johnnie Lee Higgins leads the Raiders with three touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league allowing 351 yards per-game, no thanks to their 29th ranked rush defense that allows 158 yards a game, they are great against the pass with a 7th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 192 yards per-game. The Raiders are 5-7 ATS and 4-8 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
- Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in San Diego.
- Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
- Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in San Diego.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Raiders are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders Thursday Night Football Pick
When: Thurs, Dec 4, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Raiders +10
Point-Spreads.com San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders Thursday Night Football Pick- Raiders +10
The Bottom Line: Call me crazy, but the Chargers haven’t been having the best luck lately. The Raiders are great against the pass and that’s all the Chargers have. The Chargers should win, but by 10 points. Go Raiders!! Get your San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders Thursday Night Football Pick in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
