Last Updated on January 3, 2010 3:20 pm by Anthony Rome
Redskins vs. Bolts Pick
The San Diego Chargers host the Washington Redskins in the regular season finale at 4:15PM ET on Sunday.
The Redskins lost to the Cowboys 17-0 as a 7-point underdog in Week 17, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 42.5 points. Jason Campbell threw for 199 yards with an interception for Washington, while Santana Moss had eight receptions for 92 yards.
The Chargers crushed the Redskins 42-17 as a 3.5-point underdog in Week 16, while the combined score went over the posted total of 47 points. Philip Rivers threw a pair of touchdown passes in the win.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Chargers 3.5-point favorites over the Redskins in Week 17. The over/under total has been set at 39 points.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Chargers –3.5. Even if San Diego rests most of its starters, Washington is so bad that it probably won’t matter. The Redskins are putrid offensively and the Chargers’ backups should get a nice victory.
San Diego is 6-2 against the spread in its last eight games and 15-8 against the number in its last 23 games at home. Conversely, Washington is just 7-13-3 against the spread in its last 23 games.
We also like the under in this matchup. The Chargers won’t score many points after their pull their starters and the Redskins won’t score period.
Our NFL Week 17 Free Pick for this matchup is: SAN DIEGO CHARGERS –3.5 and UNDER 39.
Redskins vs. Chargers Current Odds
329 Washington Redskins +3.5 (+140 moneyline) Over 39
330 San Diego Chargers –3.5 (-160 moneyline) Under 39
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games at home
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
WASHINGTON
[QB] 09/05/2009 – Colt Brennan IR ( Hamstring )
[OG] 09/21/2009 – Randy Thomas IR ( Tricep )
[TE] 11/24/2009 – Chris Cooley IR ( Ankle )
[OT] 10/27/2009 – Chris Samuels IR ( Neck )
[RB] 12/08/2009 – Clinton Portis IR ( Concussion )
[S] 11/11/2009 – Chris Horton IR ( Toe )
[RB] 11/23/2009 – Ladell Betts IR ( Knee )
[DE] 11/30/2009 – Jeremy Jarmon IR ( Knee )
[OG] 11/23/2009 – Chad Rinehart IR ( Leg )
[FB] 11/23/2009 – Eddie Williams IR ( Fibula )
[WR] 12/27/2009 – Devin Thomas "?" Sunday vs. San Diego ( Ankle )
[SS] 12/29/2009 – Reed Doughty expected to miss Sunday vs. San Diego ( Ankle )
[OT] 12/28/2009 – Mike Williams expected to miss Sunday vs. San Diego ( Foot )
[OT] 12/28/2009 – Stephon Heyer injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. San Diego ( Knee )
SAN DIEGO
[NT] 09/19/2009 – Jamal Williams IR ( Tricep )
[LB] 10/20/2009 – Antwan Applewhite IR ( Hamstring )
[LB] 11/18/2009 – Jyles Tucker IR ( Ankle )
[OT] 11/23/2009 – Jeromey Clary out indefinitely ( Ankle )
[DE] 12/09/2009 – Ogemdi Nwagbuo IR ( Ankle )
[LB] 12/27/2009 – Kevin Burnett "?" Sunday vs. Washington ( Neck )
[C] 12/23/2009 – Scott Mruczkowski IR ( Knee )
[DE] 12/27/2009 – Jacques Cesaire "?" Sunday vs. Washington ( Elbow )
Posted: 1/3/10 3:20PM ET