Jaguars vs. Chargers Odds
SAN DIEGO, CA (The Spread) – The San Diego Chargers look to continue their winning ways on Sunday when they host the winless Jacksonville Jaguars at 4:05PM ET on CBS.
San Diego is 2-1 on the season, 1-0 at home and 3-0 against the spread. Jacksonville is 0-3 overall, 0-2 on the road and 0-3 against the spread. San Diego has won three straight meetings with the Jags.
Trends show that Jaguars are 0-4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games after a loss while San Diego is 9-1-1 ATS in its last 11 games in September and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after a win. These two have went over the point total in 4 of their last 6 meetings.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, San Diego is the clear favorite at home, as the Chargers are getting odds of -13.5 points against the Jaguars. The over/under total has been set at 44.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had San Diego favored by 15 points. The spread then slowly fell to 13.5. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 44.5 points.
Since a 1-point loss at Arizona to start the season, the Chargers have beaten the Seahawks and Bills. One issue coming into this game is injuries, as the Chargers are without both Danny Woodhead and Ryan Mathews in the backfield because of injuries. Donald Brown will now get the bulk of the carries. Philip Rivers has thrown for 778 yards and six touchdowns this season, with Antonio Gates catching 14 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns.
The Jaguars are coming off a 44-17 loss to the Colts at home. Jacksonville is now 0-3 with all three losses being by at least 17 points. Jacksonville somehow ranks last in the NFL in both passing yards allowed (306 ypg) and rushing yards allowed (160 ypg). Blake Bortles is set to get his first start at quarterback. He has thrown for 223 yards and two touchdowns in limited action this year. Toby Gerhart has rushed for 82 yards on 34 carries while Allen Hurns has caught seven passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
In terms of Injuries, San Diego linebacker Manti Te’o (foot) and running back Ryan Mathews (knee) are both out. Jacksonville tight end Clay Harbor (calf) and receiver Marqise Lee (hamstring) are both questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Chargers, as San Diego is getting 61% of the wagers with odds of -13.5 points against the Jaguars on Sunday.
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