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Carolina Panthers vs. San Diego Chargers Gambling Prediction & Week 15 Preview

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Little going on in this matchup other than wondering whether Chargers coach can survive the season.  Last week’s win provide a stay of execution but a loss to the visiting Panthers might be too hard to ignore.

Carolina Panthers (4-9) vs San Diego Chargers (5-8)
Sunday December 16
Qualcomm Stadium – San Diego, CA
4:00PM
Moneyline:  San Diego -155, Carolina +135 at SportsBettingOnline.ag
Spread:  San Diego -3
O/U:  44.5

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Carolina

Carolina really surprised by knocking off Atlanta last week.

They dominated the first half then cruised to victory, a result that killed many a bettor I am sure (myself included though I got in a nice halftime wager on ATL).  This week they travel to San Diego to face a fellow team whose season has lost all meaning.

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If they can jump out early again then they could achieve a similar result…QB Cam Newton was brilliant last week and is always the X factor for Carolina.

For three weeks in a row he has had a passer rating of 110 or better and that doesn’t even factor in his ability to change the game with his legs.

Carolina could go on a little run to close the season and make it look more respectable if he keeps it up…The Panthers have won two of their last three games and seem more interested in making the most of the rest of the season than some other teams.

I like them as a live dog in this situation because of Newton’s ability to make big plays and the overall mood surrounding the team.

San Diego

The Chargers showed some life last week in upsetting the Steelers but was it a change of direction or a last hurrah?  Based on the coach and the team’s performance of late I fear it was the latter and definitely don’t feel comfortable with them in a favourite role. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Trends are not really with them either…The Steelers game got this team off the mat as quarterback Phillip Rivers’ has just his 4th interception free game of the season.

Their record in those games is just 2-2 but in many of their losses he has buried the team with multiple turnovers.

The running game is not delivering they way they would hope so there is additional pressure on Rivers to push the team and he has handled it poorly.

The defense isn’t helping much either and will be challenged by Newton’s high risk high reward style…8 times the Chargers have been in a game with a number of 3 one way or the other this season.

Their record in those contests is just 2-6 so beware of this one where you think being at home against a subpar opponent should yield an easy win.

Spread Pick:  Carolina +3
O/U Pick:  Over
Score Prediction:  Carolina 24 – San Diego 23

By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.