{"id":5861,"date":"2010-07-26T11:56:13","date_gmt":"2010-07-26T16:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=5861"},"modified":"2010-07-27T15:04:03","modified_gmt":"2010-07-27T20:04:03","slug":"2010-11-san-diego-chargers-betting-odds-schedule-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/2010-11-san-diego-chargers-betting-odds-schedule-analysis-5861\/","title":{"rendered":"2010-11 San Diego Chargers Betting Odds & Schedule Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2010
Darren Sproles Leads the Chargers High Powered Offense<\/figcaption><\/figure>Despite a surprisingly disappointing start and finish to the 2009-10 NFL season, the San Diego Chargers still find themselves with plenty to look forward to this year as one of the top favorites at 10\/1 to win Super Bowl XLV in Dallas.\u00a0 The defending AFC West champion Chargers closed out the LaDainian Tomlinson era with a tough 17-14 divisional playoff loss at home to the New York Jets back on January 17 following 11 straight regular-season wins.\u00a0<\/p>\n

San Diego had opened the season at 2-3 after suffering a 34-23 home loss to the rival Denver Broncos under the Monday Night Football spotlight on October 19, but both teams headed in totally opposite directions following that first meeting.\u00a0 In fact, the Chargers crushed the Broncos 32-3 in the rematch on November 22 en route to tying their franchise record winning streak while Denver dropped eight of 10 after starting out 5-0.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This season, San Diego could be the unbeaten team heading into the first matchup with the Broncos at 9-0 due to a very favorable schedule that features five road games against opponents who combined to win at a dismal 30 percent clip a year ago (24-56).\u00a0 The Chargers also face only two playoff teams from last season in their final seven games (Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals) and just four overall (Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots), making OVER 11 wins a favorable wager for football bettors.\u00a0 San Diego is an overwhelming -333 favorite to win the AFC West and the 11\/2 second choice to win the AFC behind the Indianapolis Colts (9\/2).<\/p>\n

Odds to win AFC West Division: -333<\/em><\/p>\n

Odds to win the AFC Conference: 11\/2<\/em><\/p>\n

San Diego Chargers Odds to win Super Bowl XLV: 10\/1<\/em><\/p>\n

Regular Season Wins Total Line: 11<\/em><\/p>\n

*all odds quoted from Bodog*<\/em><\/p>\n

Following is a complete breakdown of how the 2010-11 schedule looks for the Chargers:<\/p>\n

Week 1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, September 13, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0 @ Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> San Diego beat Kansas City twice last year by a combined score of 80-21, so anything less than a comparable margin would be disappointing.\u00a0 The only positive for the Chiefs is that they will be hosting the first true Monday Night Football game of the season, which could give them a slight emotional edge.<\/p>\n

Week 2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 19, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Jacksonville was just 2-6 away from home last year and dropped four straight to end last season.\u00a0 The Jaguars will be coming off their season opener at home against Denver.
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Week 3 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 26, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Seattle Seahawks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Seahawks have one of the loudest home fields in the NFL with their raucous fans that are known as the 12th man, who helped them earn four of their five wins last year.\u00a0 They could use a real 12th man though considering new head coach Pete Carroll\u2019s team will find it difficult to stop what will likely be a six-game losing streak against the Chargers in this one.
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Week 4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 3, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Arizona Cardinals <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Cardinals did a majority of their damage on the road last season with an impressive 6-2 mark, but that was with veteran QB Kurt Warner under center.\u00a0 This will be the third road game in four weeks for new QB Matt Leinart to start the season.<\/p>\n

Week 5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 10, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Oakland Raiders <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Chargers were lucky to win the first meeting with Oakland a year ago, scoring the game-winning touchdown on a 5-yard run by Darren Sproles with 18 seconds remaining.\u00a0 They did not cover the second meeting either even though they have won 13 straight in the series.<\/p>\n

Week 6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 17, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ St. Louis Rams\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Possible look-ahead spot here for San Diego with the Patriots on deck.\u00a0 That\u2019s about the only reason to back the Rams as likely double-digit home underdogs in this spot, although they might be coming off a win at Detroit that could serve as a confidence-builder.<\/p>\n

Week 7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 24, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. New England Patriots\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Patriots struggled mightily on the road last season with a 2-6 record and will be coming off a physical game against the Ravens in a rematch of their recent playoff debacle.\u00a0 This will be the first true test of the season for the Chargers after a weak early-season schedule.<\/p>\n

Week 8 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 31, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Tennessee Titans\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Titans will be playing their third tough road game in four weeks after visiting Dallas and Jacksonville.\u00a0 Tennessee will also be looking to finish the first half of the season strong heading into the bye week after facing the Chargers.<\/p>\n

Week 9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 7, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Houston Texans <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Chargers will be visiting Houston before their bye week and have the benefit of playing the Texans on short rest off a Monday Night Football matchup at Indianapolis.\u00a0 This could be a dangerous game though considering how talented Houston has been the last couple years.<\/p>\n

Week 10 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 — BYE WEEK —<\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 11 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, November 22, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Denver Broncos\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Fresh off their bye week, the Chargers will get the opportunity to exact some more revenge on Denver after the Broncos embarrassed them on Monday Night Football at home last year.\u00a0 This is only the third divisional game for the Chargers, who also could be facing rookie QB Tim Tebow if Denver is already out of the playoff picture like expected.<\/p>\n

Week 12 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 28, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Indianapolis Colts \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Another road test for San Diego and the team\u2019s first visit to Indy since upsetting the Colts 28-24 at home in the 2008 playoffs.\u00a0 The Chargers have won four of the last five meetings between the teams with the last four all decided by six points or less.<\/p>\n

Week 13 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 5, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Oakland Raiders <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> San Diego QB Philip Rivers has yet to lose a December game in his NFL career with a perfect 18-0 record, and that mark looks to remain unblemished with three straight home games to start the month.\u00a0 The Raiders will be playing their second of three road games in four weeks.<\/p>\n

Week 14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 12, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Like Oakland, Kansas City will also be playing on the road for the third time in four weeks.\u00a0 The difference is that the Chiefs visit Seattle and St. Louis in addition to San Diego.<\/p>\n

Week 15 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, December 16, 2010 \u00a0 vs. San Francisco 49ers\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The 49ers will be playing their third of four road games in five weeks, and this visit to San Diego will be coming on short rest for both teams.\u00a0 This will also be the home finale for the Chargers until another likely trip to the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Week 16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 26, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Cincinnati Bengals <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Rivers could see his December winning streak come to an end here unless the Chargers have a playoff spot locked up and don\u2019t want him to risk injury.\u00a0 San Diego will be making their second straight appearance on prime-time television and fifth of the season.<\/p>\n

Week 17 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, January 2, 2011 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Denver Broncos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Chargers might not be playing for much in the regular-season finale, but it will be a rivalry game nonetheless.\u00a0 If Tebow didn\u2019t play San Diego earlier, he probably will see some significant time here in preparation for next season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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