The red hot San Diego Chargers host the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday Dec 20, as the Bengals look to clinch the AFC North with a win. The Chargers have won seven of the last nine meetings. NFL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Chargers as -6.5 point home favs over the Bengals with the over/under set at 43.5 points . Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BETUS.com
The Bengals (9-4) lost at Minnesota 10-30 in Week 14 but still sit atop the . QB Carson Palmer made 15 of 25 passes for 94 yards with one TD; overall he’s thrown for 2,641 yards with 17 TD’s and 10 interceptions for a 84.8 passer rating. RB Cedric Benson had 16 carries for 96 yards, while WR Chad Ochocinco made three catches for 27 yards with a TD. The Bengals must be more disciplined have been penalized 11 times for 85 yards. QB Carson Palmer’s only start against San Diego he had a career-high 440 passing yards. He hasn't even come close to that number this season (his season-high is 271), and last week he was held to just 94 passing yards. His 23rd ranked pass game will likely have to get closer to 440 than 94, if the Bengals are to win in San Diego. The Bengals are the sixth best team at running the ball, thanks to RB Cedric Benson’s 1,065 yards rushing and six TD’s, and they’ll be up against the Chargers 21st ranked rush defense . Cincinnati responded to its first three losses with resounding wins, and not doing so again this weekend would just about end any chance to claim a playoff bye. They allow the second least amount of points per-game (16.7), while the Chargers score the fourth most points per-game (27.8). The Bengals have averaged 16.3ppg and allowed 16.7ppg in their last three games. They are 4-2 SU on the road where they average 19.3ppg and give up an average20ppg.They are 6-7 ATS and 5-8 over/under.
The Chargers (10-3) won in Dallas 20-17 in Week 14 and sit . QB Phillip Rivers made 21 of 32 passes for 272 yards with one TD and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 3,583 yards with 22 TD’s and seven interceptions for a 103.7 passer rating. RB LaDainian Tomlinson had 21 carries for 50 yards with a TD, while WR Vincent Jackson made seven catches for 120 yards. QB Phillip Rivers has been nearly flawless during the team's eight-game winning streak and he will face a stiff test against Cincinnati's talented secondary . The Chargers fifth ranked pass game, led by WR Antonio Gates’ 1,038 yards receiving and five TD’s, goes against the Bengals 12th ranked pass defense that has the Bengals CB Leon Hall with five interceptions. The Chargers have won an NFL-record 16 consecutive December games. Despite have one of the best running backs in the league the Chargers are ranked 31st on the ground. They’ll be up against the Bengals third ranked rush defense that allows an average 86.4 yards per-game. The Chargers have averaged 31ppg and allowed 18ppg in their last three games. They are 4-2 SU at home where they average 28.3ppg and allow 21.8ppg. They are 7-6 ATS and 7-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-0-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Bengals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Bengals are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog.
- Bengals are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Bengals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Chargers are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
- Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cincinnati Bengals vs San Diego Chargers
When: Sun, Dec 20, 2009 4:05 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Chargers -6.5
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