2 min read • November 15, 2024
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Famous sports bettor Steve Fezzik and injury analysis experts at SICscore.com are partnering throughout the season to provide deeper insights into how injuries and game dynamics affect betting outcomes. Through 10 weeks these picks are 5-5.
The Bengals-Chargers matchup, with an over/under set at 48, is intriguing when considering the context of the Chargers' recent opponents. To date, the Chargers have faced a string of underwhelming offenses, including Denver, the Raiders, and Pittsburgh. Even when they matched up against New Orleans, Spencer Rattler was under center, further diminishing the offensive threat. As a result, the Chargers have played in seven consecutive low-scoring games, benefiting from conservative game plans and a lack of need to take risks. Simply avoiding turnovers has been enough to secure victories.
This week, however, the script flips. The Bengals bring a legitimate offense to the table, one capable of putting up points and applying consistent pressure. The Chargers, in turn, will need to be far more aggressive on offense to keep pace. Unlike their prior matchups, a passive approach won’t cut it against a high-powered Bengals team that can exploit mismatches and capitalize on opportunities.
Additionally, this will be the first time the Chargers' defense faces a top-tier offense this season. Injuries in the secondary have yet to really be exploited by any team consistently this year, Their defensive performance has been overrated, largely inflated by a soft schedule against lackluster teams. Facing the Bengals' dynamic attack will expose the weaknesses in a defense especially a fully healthy Bengals offense with WR Tee Higgins back. This sets the stage for a much higher-scoring game than the number indicates.
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