Above all there have been no bigger Pro Football betting disappointments than the 49ers and Chargers. The great close to the 2017 season by San Francisco has proven to be fool’s gold. Certainly, the 49ers have been battered by a MASH unit list of injuries. Quarterback sensation Jimmy Garoppolo has been lost for the season. In the same way did many observers pick the Chargers to content for the AFC West title. Because of this their poor start has many gamblers and fans frustrated. So too does a Los Angeles defense that ranks among the worst in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Date and Time: Sunday, September 30, 2018, 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Rokit Field at Stubhub Center, Los Angeles, California
Pro Football Betting odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | +10 (-105) | 46 (-110) |  |
| Chargers | -10 (-115) | 46 (-110) | |
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49ers vs. Chargers TV Coverage: CBS
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles has a Pro Football betting record of 1-2 both straight up and vs. the odds. Consistent with their problems was a 35-23 loss at the Rams last week. On the whole the game was indicative of the Chargers defense that ranks 31st in the league for points allowed. Equally important is that the defense has wasted the strong efforts of LA’s offense. The Chargers are ranked fifth in the NFL for overall offense. Head coach Anthony Lynn is an offensive oriented coach that has not shored up the other side of the line.
San Francisco 49ers
By contrast San Francisco has been even worse. The 49ers are 1-2 straight up and 0-3 against the spread. Two of their three games went over the total. Following last week’s 38-27 loss at Kansas City is a real crisis of faith for San Francisco. In view of those wins at the end of last year in meaningless games has come a reality check. In fact, this team is nowhere near a legitimate playoff contender. Admittedly the defense has been abysmal and ranks 27th for points allowed. Consistent with that is an offense that ranks a subpar 17th overall.
Stats to Consider
San Francisco has dropped as a sportsbook online wagering value road dog. For example, the 49ers are 3-4 vs. the odds in that role. Four of their last five as away dogs have gone under the total. By contrast Los Angles has been a good value recently as home favorites. The Chargers have paid in four of their last six laying points at home. And three of their last four as home chalks went under the total.
Team vs. Team
Head to head the Chargers have owned the 49ers. Correspondingly Los Angeles has paid in their last four meetings with San Francisco. Five of the last eight between these teams have gone over the total. In the same way the Chargers have covered their last two home games with the 49ers. Both games went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
San Francisco has been decimated with injuries and that is the matchup difference here. Most important of all is the catastrophic loss of Garoppolo. While the Chargers have not been a reliable Pro Football betting bet they are the deeper team in this game. It follows that there was too much excitement about the 49ers great close to 2017.
49ers vs. Chargers Pro Football Betting Picks
Certainly, many gamblers are feeling burned by the 49ers and they should. Specifically, San Francisco is a team to avoid for now.
49ers vs. Chargers Pro Football Betting Pick: Los Angeles Chargers
49ers vs. Chargers Pro Football Betting Score Prediction: Chargers 38, 49ers 24
Catch Charger coach Anthony Lynn’s comments after the loss to the Rams.