Chargers vs Browns Betting Odds - Chargers to roll hapless Browns

The Chargers vs Browns betting odds are a big AFC mismatch. The Browns are simply pathetic right now on both sides of the ball, while the Chargers are coming together as a team. Sportsbook cappers should bet this game exactly how it looks: as a Chargers blowout win.

Chargers vs Browns betting odds maker breakdown: The Storyline
The San Diego Chargers have picked up the pace after a slow start, and online betting cappers are beginning to recognize this team as a Super Bowl contender once again. They have won six straight games and are rounding into form quite nicely. Aside from the fact that this week’s contest is a long road trip for them, this should really be a second consecutive softball win.

For Cleveland, how low can their low-points go? The Browns have just one win on the year and they are simply pathetic on both sides of the ball. At this point, playing at home is a negative for this squad as the fans have turned on the team once again.

Betting Edge: Chargers

Chargers vs Browns betting odds maker breakdown: Offense
The Chargers offense is flat out rolling right now. Quarterback Philip Rivers is emerging as an MVP candidate, and he’s really connecting with his big, tall wide receivers Vincent Jackson and Malcolm Floyd. The Chargers have also been running the ball very well in recent weeks, which really make this unit one of the best in the NFL.

For Cleveland, NFL betting fans know this offense is pathetic. The switch to Brady Quinn hasn’t provided much of a spark and the Browns have now been held to seven points or fewer seven times in 11 games. The Browns have no running game and no passing game – what does that leave them with?

Betting Edge: Chargers

Chargers vs Browns betting odds maker breakdown: Defense
The Chargers defense has played much better during the team’s six-game winning streak, which has mostly been keyed by better run defense. They won’t have many problems with the Browns this week - they shoot themselves in the foot - but keep in mind that the Chargers may be without Shawne Merriman and Luis Castillo this Sunday.

For the Browns, their 31st ranked defense is only going to get worse, if you can believe it. The Browns will be without at least four defensive starters and maybe more. Tackle Shaun Rogers and safety Brodney Pool are the latest to hit injured reserve, while end Kenyon Coleman and linebacker Kamerion Wimbley have sprained knees and are questionable.

Betting Edge: Chargers

Chargers vs Browns betting odds maker breakdown: Notable Injuries
As mentioned, the Browns will be without four defensive starters this week and their injured reserve list keeps on growing. Shaun Rogers and Brodney Pool join linebackers Eric Barton and D’Qwell Jackson, which means that the Browns could be without six or seven defensive starters this Sunday.

For the Chargers, they’ll likely sit out Shawne Merriman and Luis Castillo because they have nagging minor injuries. They won’t need them this week.

Betting Edge: Chargers

Chargers vs Browns betting odds for total: 42.5
The sportsbook odds for total is 42.5, but the Chargers should get to 30 by themselves. The Browns are so beat up that the Chargers won’t even have to put much of an effort to score.

On the flip side, without Merriman and Castillo, the Browns may have a chance to surpass that difficult seven-point barrier. If they can contribute 10 or 14 points, this game should go over.

Pick: Over 42.5

Chargers vs Browns betting odds breakdown: Outlook and Pick
The Chargers have won 14 straight games in December and they’ll make it 15 rather easily this week. The Browns have nothing on offense or defense, while the Chargers are one of the best teams in the NFL. Chargers will win and cover.

STAN’S PICK: Chargers -13

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