Football betting has the San Diego Chargers favored in NFL Odds Week 1 action against the Carolina Panthers. The Chargers are considered one of the favorites in the AFC and have been extremely tough at home. The Chargers are led by running back LaDainian Tomlinson and quarterback Phillip Rivers. The Chargers are a 9 point NFL betting favorite with a total of 42.5.
Football stats show that the Chargers were 7-1 against the spread last season at home. The Panthers have traditionally been an excellent underdog in NFL betting, so this could be an interesting matchup. The key could be whether or not the Carolina defense can slow down Tomlinson. Another key for the Carolina defense according to football betting experts will be to stop tight end Antonio Gates. Carolina has traditionally had a very difficult time containing tight ends according to football betting information.