As far as NFL betting goes, it looks to be a tricky weekend as there are only eight teams left on the road to the Super Bowl in Miami on February 7th. But if you’re looking for a lock this weekend, look no further than the team with the rookie quarterback.
The San Diego Chargers, coming off a bye week, are a 7.5-point favorite at home against the New York Jets, who beat Cincinnati 24-14 on the road. The Jets did exactly what they wanted to do, running for 182 yards against the Bengals, while Mark Sanchez was 12-of-15 for 182 yards and two touchdowns. Their top-ranked defense held the Bengals to 281 yards while forcing a pair of turnovers.
Sanchez played very well in his first playoff game, but the Bengals made it easy on him with their inability to stop the run, which aided his play-action game. The Chargers will load up and force Sanchez to beat them, which plays in their hands. Philip Rivers is one of the best pressure quarterbacks in the game, and he has the Chargers on an 11-game winning streak. The Jets have a lot of momentum, but the team that is facing them has more, along with more experience.
Bookmaker odds (bookmaker reviews) pick: San Diego -7.5
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