| San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 15 Picks |
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Thursday, 11 December 2008
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 The Kansas City Chiefs have one win in their last nine games, while the San Diego Chargers won last week after a three game losing skid. The Kansas City Chiefs (2-11) host the San Diego Chargers (5-8), Sunday Dec 14, at Arrowhead Stadium for some NFL Week 15 action. The Chargers lead the Chiefs 2-0 SU. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Chargers as -5 ½ point road favs over the Chiefs with the over/under set at 45 ½ points. Get your San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BetUS.comThe Chargers beat the Raiders 34-7 at home in Week 14. QB Phillip Rivers made 10 of 22 passes for 214 yards with three touchdown passes; he has 26 touchdown passes for 3,164 yards and 10 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB LaDainian Tomlinson with 25 carry for 91 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Vincent Jackson with five catches for 148 yards with one touchdown, while RB Darren Sproles had two touchdowns. The Chargers are averaging 24.9 ppg and they give up an average 21.6 ppg. On the road they are 1-4 SU where they average 20 ppg and they give up an average 21.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 332 yards a game thanks to their 9th ranked passing game that averages 234 yards per-game, but their 26th ranked running game averages just 98 yards a game. RB LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league allowing an average 351 yards a game, no thanks to their 30th ranked pass defense that allows a high 248 yards per-game and their 13th ranked rush defense gives up an average 102 yards a game. The Chargers are 5-7-1 ATS and 5-7 over/under. The Chiefs lost to the Broncos 17-24 on the road in Week 14. QB Tyler Thigpen made 17 of 32 passes for 187 yards with one touchdown pass; he has 14 touchdown passes for 1,926 yards and eight interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Larry Johnson with 11 carries for 36 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Dwayne Bowe with seven catches for 96 yards, while WR Tony Gonzalez added a touchdown. The Chiefs are averaging 17.9 ppg and they give up an average 28 ppg. At home they are 1-5 SU where they average 21.5 ppg and they give up an average 31.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 25th in the league averaging 306 yards a game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked passing game that’s good for 190 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 14th in the league averaging 115 yards a game. WR Tony Gonzalez leads the Chiefs with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked worst in the league allowing 395 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked rush defense that allows 161 yards a game, they are poor against the pass with a 29th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 235 yards per-game. The Chiefs are 7-6 ATS and 6-7 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 15 Picks When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 1:00 PM ET Line: BetUS.com Pick: Chargers -5 ½ Point-Spreads.com San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 15 Picks- Chargers -5 1/2 The Bottom Line: It’s going to be ugly with the Chargers great offense against the Chiefs pitiful defense. Go Chargers! Get your San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                        |
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