6 point underdogs?

[Patsguy05]

Can someone explain to me how the Pats are 3-1 compared to the Chargers 2-3, both lost to Miami and yet the Pats are 6 point underdogs? Does the fact that the game is in SD make that much of a difference or do the "experts" (haha) actually believe that the chargers are that much better?

 

[chrisfx811]

Can someone explain to me how the Pats are 3-1 compared to the Chargers 2-3, both lost to Miami and yet the Pats are 6 point underdogs? Does the fact that the game is in SD make that much of a difference or do the "experts" (haha) actually believe that the chargers are that much better?

Yes and yes. Miami throttled the Pats, and held on to beat SD by 7 iirc.

 

[NJPatsfan26]

Can someone explain to me how the Pats are 3-1 compared to the Chargers 2-3, both lost to Miami and yet the Pats are 6 point underdogs? Does the fact that the game is in SD make that much of a difference or do the "experts" (haha) actually believe that the chargers are that much better?

Mediots from ESPN and FOX sports will more than likely be rooting against the Patriots in all the ways they can.

:spygate:

 

[apple strudel]

Can someone explain to me how the Pats are 3-1 compared to the Chargers 2-3, both lost to Miami and yet the Pats are 6 point underdogs? Does the fact that the game is in SD make that much of a difference or do the "experts" (haha) actually believe that the chargers are that much better?

The line has no predictive or analytical value other than indicating how many people are betting on what team. That's it.

Here betters are following conventional wisdom and positing that 1) the Chargers need the win 2) it's the Patriots' second straight road game and 3) no Tom Brady. That's all the thought that's going into it and there's no reason to get your panties in a bunch over something so paltry.

 

[Patsguy05]

Mediots from ESPN and FOX sports will more than likely be rooting against the Patriots in all the ways they can.

:spygate:

So more of the same is what your saying?

 

[NJPatsfan26]

So more of the same is what your saying?

Of course....More of the same. There is always going to be a hatred between them and us. Just the way it is.

 

[Patsguy05]

The line has no predictive or analytical value other than indicating how many people are betting on what team. That's it.

Here betters are following conventional wisdom and positing that 1) the Chargers need the win 2) it's the Patriots' second straight road game and 3) no Tom Brady. That's all the thought that's going into it and there's no reason to get your panties in a bunch over something so paltry.

Hey thanks for the info. I am going to try now to unbunch my panties.

 

[swheeler23]

The chargers are at home. Playoff teams are suppose to win those. I think the Patriots will win this game. I doubt the Chargers make the playoffs.

 

[Patsguy05]

The chargers are at home. Playoff teams are suppose to win those. I think the Patriots will win this game. I doubt the Chargers make the playoffs.

diddo!!!!!!!!

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Hey thanks for the info. I am going to try now to unbunch my panties.

Homefield alone is generally worth 3. So they are really saying SD by 3 which absent Brady and playing week 2 on the road is not remotely a stretch. If SD weren't struggling adn damn near snake bit in their own right it would likely be SD by 10.

 

[SVN]

Can someone explain to me how the Pats are 3-1 compared to the Chargers 2-3, both lost to Miami and yet the Pats are 6 point underdogs? Does the fact that the game is in SD make that much of a difference or do the "experts" (haha) actually believe that the chargers are that much better?

iam surprised it isnt higher. they are 2 and 3 but they played the broncs and panthers too. both teams are better than the chiefs and SF. Plus they still have decent talent all around and havent played well. And they still have their QB which is a big factor.At home on national tv against a backup QB. iam not surprised its 6pt dogs for the chargers.

 

[PATRIOT64]

Very simple equation....

With Brady - Likely spread would be .... Patriots -2 1/2 over SD
Without Brady .... Patriots +6 vs. SD

Its about what I expected

 

[PATRIOT64]

iam surprised it isnt higher. they are 2 and 3 but they played the broncs and panthers too. both teams are better than the chiefs and SF. Plus they still have decent talent all around and havent played well. And they still have their QB which is a big factor.At home on national tv against a backup QB. iam not surprised its 6pt dogs for the chargers.

What do you mean they haven't played well?

If it were not for a jump ball catch by a Panther in the end zone and a bogus referee call against Denver the Chargers would be 4-1 right now

If they could have scored on that goaline against Miami last week they could have tied the score in that game and went on to win and would have been undefeated - IF IF IF all those things happened which did not.

The Chargers may be the most unlucky but best 2-3 team ever but luck has not been on their side

Don't let 2-3 fool you,they could have easily have been 5-0 if a few things went the right way for them - They are a very good team with a lot of bad luck and we will see if Bad Luck is going to stay sunday night or will they finally break out and destroy thier prey like a bear in the woods like I am afraid they might on prime time.

 

[SVN]

What do you mean they haven't played well?

If it were not for a jump ball catch by a Panther in the end zone and a bogus referee call against Denver the Chargers would be 4-1 right now

If they could have scored on that goaline against Miami last week they could have tied the score in that game and went on to win and would have been undefeated - IF IF IF all those things happened which did not.

The Chargers may be the most unlucky but best 2-3 team ever but luck has not been on their side

Don't let 2-3 fool you,they could have easily have been 5-0 if a few things went the right way for them - They are a very good team with a lot of bad luck and we will see if Bad Luck is going to stay sunday night or will they finally break out and destroy thier prey like a bear in the woods like I am afraid they might on prime time.

well iam agree they have been unlucky but defensively they haven played as well especially in the secondary like they are capable of.
i too am worried of a break out game for them sunday night.

 

[PATRIOT64]

well iam agree they have been unlucky but defensively they haven played as well especially in the secondary like they are capable of.
i too am worried of a break out game for them sunday night.

Cromartie is definately capable of better, in fact if he matches up against Moss on sunday it will be fun to watch.

Like I had said in another thread - Jamal Williams at times can be a one man wrecking machine and shut down the run almost as if by himself much like Wilfork when he has one of his great games - I hope we don't see the pro bowl Williams at his best because if he is not Jordan should have a great game.

To me Ronnie Brown based on his play thus far is the best overall back in the game right now and he shred the Chargers DL - I can see a healthy Jordan doing the same with a little help from Morris

 

[mgteich]

The spread seems right. I expect us to win, but they are a better team at this point. and they are playing at home. Would it be outragious if it were a pickem' game in Foxboro?

 

[PATRIOT64]

The spread seems right. I expect us to win, but they are a better team at this point. and they are playing at home. Would it be outragious if it were a pickem' game in Foxboro?

New England would have been a 1 point favorite at Gillette IMO

I can't remember the last pick em game in Foxboro or at least while Gillette is standing - Maybe back in 2001 with the Rams visiting was the last?

 

[SVN]

Cromartie is definately capable of better, in fact if he matches up against Moss on sunday it will be fun to watch.

Like I had said in another thread - Jamal Williams at times can be a one man wrecking machine and shut down the run almost as if by himself much like Wilfork when he has one of his great games - I hope we don't see the pro bowl Williams at his best because if he is not Jordan should have a great game.

To me Ronnie Brown based on his play thus far is the best overall back in the game right now and he shred the Chargers DL - I can see a healthy Jordan doing the same with a little help from Morris

i dont think jordan will play.hope iam wrong.

 

[PATRIOT64]

i dont think jordan will play.hope iam wrong.

I hope you are wrong too,I think Jordan when 100% is our best weapon on offense this season - Jordan moves the chains consistently.

Maroney is a waste against most solid fronts to which SD has a good one most of the time - Jordan is the type of hard running bruiser that could send Jamal and co. back a few feet at least.

I expect to see evans getting some more carries than usual in this game as well - The Patriots will most likely try and slow this game down using thier rotation of backs and that is the best way to beat the CHargers and keep Cassel from having to be the guy to win the game - I don't want to see Cassel in that position right now against a solid team like SD - The defense,special teams and rushing attack are keys to beating SD in thier house.

 

[jmt57]

Though it is true that with one play in each of the three losses going their way the Chargers could be 5-0, I think a lot of the betting public may be going with the Pats due to injury concerns to LT, Gates, and Rivers. In addition, as bad as the Pats have been statistically on offense, the Chargers have been just as bad, or worse, on defense without Merriman. They rank 28th in yards allowed/game, 24th in points/game, 18th against the run and dead last against the pass.