The Chicago Bears (2-5) travel to play the San Diego Chargers (2-6) this week in a clash between two teams who are struggling. This game will feature the NFL’s top passer, Philip Rivers (2,753 yards, 18 TDs), and third-leading receiver, Keenan Allen (725 yards, 4 TDs). It will begin Monday, Nov 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN.
San Diego lost a close one to the Ravens 29-26 last week. Malcom Floyd had a big game in the loss, registering four catches for 92 yards and two TDs. Philip Rivers also had a big day, contributing 301 yards and three TDs through the air. Chicago came up short as well, barely losing to the Vikings 23-20. Alshon Jeffery had an outstanding performance for the Bears, totaling 10 catches for 116 yards and one TD. Jay Cutler also had a big game with 211 yards and a TD through the air.
San Diego is a four-point favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is 50 points.
The Chargers enter the game with records of 2-6 Straight Up (SU) and 3-5 Against The Spread (ATS) this season. In the past five games, San Diego is 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS. San Diego has the league’s top home passing attack, averaging 354 yards per game. San Diego finishes home games strong, averaging a league-best 14.8 points in the fourth quarter. With its fast-paced offense, San Diego runs an average of 71 plays per home game, ranking at third in the league.
As for their opponent, the Bears have a record of 3-4 ATS and 2-5 SU. The Bears went 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS over the last five games. The Chargers defense during the second quarter is one of the league’s worst. They allow 8.9 points per game in the second quarter.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, ATS Winner – SD, O/U – Under
Notes
San Diego is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games.
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games.
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home.
San Diego is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home.
San Diego is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home.
San Diego is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago.
Chicago is 0-1 SU when leading at the start of the fourth quarter this season. San Diego is 1-1 SU when leading after three quarters.
According to overall NFL pass rankings, San Diego has been better on both sides of the ball. Its top-ranked offensive passing game will face the fourth-ranked pass defense of Chicago, while its 13th-ranked pass defense will look to limit the 22nd-ranked aerial attack of the Bears.
Chicago has allowed 26.7 points per game on the road, which is ranked only 21st in the league. San Diego has put up 28.0 points per game at home (ranked seventh overall).
