Sunday Night Football Chargers vs Steelers Point Spread and Betting Odds
Game: 
San Diego Chargers (2-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2)
Chargers vs Steelers Sportsbook.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
San Diego Chargers +240
Pittsburgh Steelers -280
Spread:
San Diego Chargers +6.5
Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5
Over/Under:
43
Odds subject to change. Please visit Sportsbook.com for current odds.
Jasper’s Prediction:
Pittsburgh Steelers Don’t Beat Point Spread and I take the Under
Location:
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date:
Sunday October 4, 2009 at 8:20pm
Pre-Game:
Something’s got to give this game. Although the Chargers are 2-1, both teams could easily be the most disappointing teams thus far in the NFL. Most experts never would have guessed that they have a combined record of 3-3 going into week 4.
The Chargers did beat the Miami Dolphins last week 23-13 in San Diego, and the Steelers lost another 3 point game to the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20 in Cinci. Star running back LaDainian Tomlinson is looking to play this Sunday Night for the first time since week 1 after suffering an ankle injury. Check the injury report on this game before betting on your desired online betting sites.
Chargers:
The San Diego Chargers are coming off a good win against the Dolphins. The Chargers are desperately hoping LaDainian will be healthy for this important game against the Super Bowl Champs, since they are currently ranked 2nd to last in total rushing yards at 66.3 yards per game. However, Phillip Rivers is leading all quarterbacks in the NFL in passing yards with 991.
Steelers:
If the Steelers want to win this game Ben Rothlisberger needs to step us his game. Although he is fifth in passing yards at 860, he has thrown only 3 TDs along with 4 INTs. Not the numbers you want as a quarterback if you are looking to win back-to-back Super Bowls. The Steelers defense has been playing pretty well even with the loss of their star defenseman Troy Polamalu. I believe he is still questionable for this game, but trust me, the Steelers are eagerly waiting his return.
Chargers vs Steelers Prediction:
In my opinion, this is an extremely important game for both teams, and more so for the Steelers. If the Steelers lose it will put them at 1-3, and making it very difficult for them to even make the playoffs. If LaDainian Tomlinson is healthy and plays well, the Chargers could easily win this game, especially if Polamalu is still out with his injury. Nonetheless, Pittsburgh is 1-0 at home and are always extremely tough to beat on their own turf. I foresee Rothlisberger stepping up in this game and playing like a Super Bowl Champion quarterback should be. If Tomlinson plays, I don’t see him having a good game against the Steelers defense. In the end, it’s going to be a very close and low scoring game and I am surprised to see the point spread as wide as it is at 6.5. Steelers win.
Jasper’s Prediction:
Pittsburgh Steelers Don’t Beat Point Spread and I take the Under
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