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I love the Chargers laying this small number at home against the Dolphins, as L.A. is covering 58 percent of my simulations. The Chargers are much improved over last year, while I expect the Dolphins to take a step back. L.A. also benefits from having a game under its collective belt. Lay the points.
The Dolphins’ lives were disrupted by the hurricane, and they have spent a week far from home in southern California preparing for a delayed season opener. QB Jay Cutler has drawn raves for stepping into a new team, but let’s not forget this is his debut. The Chargers came within a finger or two — which blocked a game-tying field goal — from forcing overtime in Denver. Los Angeles has taken lukewarmly to its second incoming team in as many years. However, the Chargers broke in their temporary mini-sized stadium with a pair of exhibition games. The crowd will be pumped, and home field edge will be enhanced by the circumstances.
The Chargers have the advantage of one game already under their belts, and. I also like the solid fourth quarter for Philip Rivers against the Broncos on Monday. The Chargers will play their first home game in Los Angeles at the StubHub Center, which seats just 30,000 but they should be loud. Having Jay Cutler at quarterback for Miami doesn’t hurt, either. Three great reasons to back the Chargers.
The Chargers got a few lucky breaks at Denver on Monday to make the score appear closer than reality, but the truth of the matter is that they only gained 249 yards and allowed a very mediocre Broncos offense to do what it wanted. The Dolphins have been stationed in L.A. waiting patiently to get on the field. Let's not forget that the Dolphins went on a 9-1 run at the end of last season to make the playoffs. Philip Rivers has just 10 wins in his last 37 starts. Miami is the better team and shouldn't be getting more than +2.5. Dolphins are the play.