Football Betting – San Diego Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts

Get ready for Week 12 as we watch one of the best modern rivalries in football: the San Diego Chargers vs. the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts host the Chargers for Sunday Night Football – in one amazing prime time NFL matchup.

Sunday, Nov 28 @ 8:20pm EST on NBC

NFL Odds: San Diego Chargers (+3) vs. Indianapolis Colts (-3)

Total: 51.5

This game features the highest point total of the week and a classic three-point home team spread. The Colts are 6-4 SU on the season, and the Chargers are 5-5. If history tells us anything, this should be a closely contested game as the Chargers go for a tight victory. Let’s check out the football betting trends to make the best play for the best looking game of the weekend.

The Chargers are coming off a short week – after their domination of the Broncos on Monday Night – but they match up well against this Colts defense. Philip Rivers is on a record-setting pace, and the Colts are giving up 207 yards/game in the air and 136.7 yards/game on the ground. If Mike Tolbert is able to produce on the ground to free up Rivers, then the Chargers will be able to move the ball at will.

Returning to the field this week: All-pro TE Antonio Gates and WR Vincent Jackson. With multiple injuries to the receiving corps, these weapons will need to be at full capacity if the Chargers want to win or cover.

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While the Chargers are the number one throwing team in the league, Peyton Manning and the Colts are number two. With multiple weapons, Manning has carved defenses for 299.6 yards/game on the season and is making a definite charge. While the Colts only average 88 yards/game on the ground, Manning can more than make up for it.

The Colts are a perfect 4-0 at home this season, while the Chargers only have one win on the road. Like usual, this is the time of year San Diego makes a run, so they are a tempting bet.

Looking back to the previous 5 matchups, the Chargers have won 4 of them – including memorable playoff victories. However, the Colts strong home play this season gives them the edge. Manning makes slightly fewer mistakes than Rivers and the Colts have only lost ATS once at home.

Football Betting Free Pick: This will be a tight game, but I believe the Colts will emerge as victors on Sunday. Buck the trend and take the strong home team battling for important division positioning.