Chargers-Dolphins Preview

The San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Dolphin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Chargers defeated Oakland 28-18 as a 7.5-point favorite in Week 4. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (45.5).
LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 106 yards on 20 carries with a pair of touchdowns for San Diego, while Philip River passed for 180 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Dolphins upset New England 38-13 as a 12.5-point underdog in Week 3. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37).
Ronnie Brown rushed for 113 yards and four touchdowns and threw another touchdown for Miami, while Ricky Williams rushed for 98 yards on 16 carries in the win.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 2-2 SU, 2-1-1 ATS
Miami: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
San Diego most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Miami most recently:
When playing in October are 1-9
When playing on grass are 1-9
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 11-1-1 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Next up:
San Diego home to New England, Sunday, October 12
Miami at Houston, Sunday, October 12

 

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