Patriots-Chargers Preview

The New England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qualcomm Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game's total is sitting at 44. The Patriots defeated San Francisco 30-21 as a 3-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41). Kevin Faulk rushed for 32 yards and a pair of touchdowns on seven carries for New England, while Matt Cassel passed for 259 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win. The Chargers lost to Miami 17-10 as a 6-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5). Philip Rivers passed for 159 yards with a touchdown for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson was held to only 35 yards on 12 carries in the loss. Team records: New England: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS San Diego: 2-3 SU, 2-2-1 ATS New England most recently: When playing in October are 10-0 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 9-1 San Diego most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 6-4 A few trends to consider: New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road New England is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England's last 5 games on the road New England is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego San Diego is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games San Diego is 11-2-1 ATS in its last 14 games Next up: New England home to Denver, Monday, October 20 San Diego at Buffalo, Sunday, October 19