posted June 23, 2008 at 18:06 in NFL Betting Trends

The San Diego Chargers, (11-5 SU, 11-5 ATS, 8-6-2 O/U) narrowly missed out on reaching Super Bowl XLII last season, losing to the eventual AFC champion New England Patriots 21-12 in a sports betting and NFL gambling contest where their three best offensive players, running back LaDainian Tomlinson, quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates either sat out the entire game, or were severely injured and didn’t make much of a contribution at all.

Here is a look at the Charger’s 2008 schedule, followed by my brief selections on each contest and final analysis for the BetUS online NFL wagering community.

09/07/08 Carolina Panthers

Carolina has taken a couple of huge steps backward the last two seasons. Win

09/14/08 @Denver Broncos

I think I see an early-season road loss for the Bolts here. Loss

09/22/08 New York Jets

Eric Mangini and the rebuilding Jets are going down hard in this contest. Win

09/28/08 @ Oakland Raiders

The Raiders are slowly moving in the right direction, but aren’t there just yet. Win

10/05/08 @Miami Dolphins

Get real NFL bettors – the Dolphins don’t have a shot here. Win

10/12/08 New England Patriots

I smell some serious payback in this contest. The Chargers win here. Win

10/19/08 @Buffalo Bills

Blowout, rout, call it what you like, the Bills are going down. Win

10/26/08 @New Orleans

I say Saints’ QB Drew Brees gives his former team another loss in this contest. Loss

BYE

11/09/08 Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs won’t win eight games in what looks like Herm Edwards’ last season. Win

11/16/08 @Pittsburgh Steelers

I like the Steelers a lot and say they win this big game over the Chargers. Loss

11/23/08 Indianapolis Colts

The Bolts will need a win here in the worst way and I say they narrowly get it. Win

11/30/08 Atlanta Falcons

I smell a cakewalk in this contest for the Chargers. Win.

12/04/08 Oakland Raiders

The Chargers go 2-0 against the Raiders this season. Win

12/14/08 @Kansas City Chiefs

My goodness, what a sweet late-season schedule for San Diego! Win

12/21/08 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I’m thinking the Chargers will be due for an unexpected loss right about now. Loss

12/28/08 Denver Broncos

San Diego gets to extract some revenge against the Broncos in this matchup. Win

12/28/08 Washington Redskins

San Diego also wins its final regular season home contest right here. Win

Chargers Regular Season Wins

Over 10½ Regular Season Wins -165

Under 10½ Regular Season Wins +125

Analysis: I’ve got the Chargers going an impressive 12-4 in 2008 and am genuinely surprised to see their season win total at only 10½ games. Even if the Bolts go 11-5 in 2008, they will still go ‘Over’ the 10½ -win total while making another serious push in the AFC to reach Super Bowl XLIII.

After narrowly falling to the New England Patriots in the AFC title tilt, I think it’s quite possible the Bolts could win the AFC Championship this season – and advise the entire BetUS online NFL betting community to look at the spectacular NFL Odds the Chargers are offering in the BetUS Sportsbook.

2008 NFL Odds

-400 to win AFC West

+400 to win AFC Championship

+700 to win Super Bowl XLIII

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